Tray signs are fascia signs folded from aluminium sheet so the face turns back at the edges into returns, typically 50–75 mm deep, then powder coated and hung on concealed fixings.
Why choose tray signs for a business in Croydon?
- Shoppers walking along a Croydon pavement see a sign side-on first, and tray returns give it a solid edge from exactly that angle.
- Professional practices in Croydon, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.
- An estate agent in Croydon may change window displays weekly but keep the fascia for years, which is where a durable powder coat pays back.
What tray signs cost in Croydon
Guide prices start from £1,250 and go up to £3,450 per sign, exclusive of VAT. The breakdown below shows where different sizes and options sit. Nothing is final until we have measured up or checked your artwork and sent a written quote.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Tray sign up to 3 m, vinyl lettering | £1,250 – £2,100 | £1,500 – £2,520 |
| Tray sign 3–5 m, raised acrylic lettering | £1,850 – £3,450 | £2,220 – £4,140 |
| Push-through or routed letters (non-lit) | £350 – £950 | £420 – £1,140 |
Length matters most, because longer trays need joints, more coating and more fixing rail. Then come the lettering method, letter count, special or metallic powder coats, access height and removal of the old sign. Every figure is confirmed after survey and an artwork check.
Options for your Croydon project
Tray with vinyl lettering
Cut-vinyl text on a powder-coated tray: the entry point.
Tray with raised acrylic letters
Solid acrylic letters fixed proud of the face for depth and shadow.
Light-ready tray
Deep enough for LED modules, with cable entry agreed, fitted unlit for now.
Do you need permission for a sign in Croydon?
Advertisement consent in England comes from the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007. A sign is either excluded from control, has deemed consent, or needs express consent from the council's planning department. For a plain, unlit sign on your own premises, deemed consent usually applies when characters are 0.75 m tall or less (0.3 m in an area of special control) and the top edge is below the first-floor windows. Conservation areas need more care, and a listed building usually needs listed building consent as well; working without it can be a criminal offence. We confirm the route before you commit, and can prepare the drawings for an application or submit it for you.
Covering Croydon and Greater London
We cover Croydon and every other part of Greater London as part of a UK-wide service. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a visit to measure and photograph the site; for many graphics and vehicle jobs, clear photos and measurements are enough to quote from. In postcode terms, Croydon jobs typically fall in CR9, CR7, CR0 and SE25. From central London, Croydon is roughly 8.7 miles to the south.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Tray signs in Carshalton 3 mi
- Tray signs in Mitcham 3 mi
- Tray signs in Purley 3 mi
- Tray signs in Streatham 3 mi
- Tray signs in Beckenham 4 mi
Photos, sizes and your logo are all we need to start. Send them over for a free, no-obligation quote on tray signs in Croydon; you approve a scaled drawing before a single thing is made.
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