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 Eltham?
- Professional practices in Eltham, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.
- An estate agent in Eltham may change window displays weekly but keep the fascia for years, which is where a durable powder coat pays back.
- If your Eltham premises might open into the evening one day, a light-ready tray avoids paying for a second sign later.
What tray signs cost in Eltham
Guide prices for tray signs run from £1,250 to £3,450 per sign, excluding VAT. The table below breaks that down; your actual price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed the site or checked the artwork.
| 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 Eltham project
Routed tray with push-through letters
Letters cut through the face with acrylic pushed through, ready to light.
Wrap-around tray
Sized to the whole fascia with folded ends, hiding the old board.
Tray with built-up letters
Fabricated metal letters on the tray face for a layered look.
Do you need permission for a sign in Eltham?
In England, a non-illuminated sign on your own business premises usually falls under deemed consent, which means no application is needed provided the sign stays within set limits. The lettering and symbols should be no more than 0.75 m tall (0.3 m in an area of special control), and the top of the sign should sit no higher than the bottom of any first-floor window. Conservation areas and listed buildings need more care: a sign on a listed building usually also needs listed building consent. We check the position for your premises before you commit, and we can prepare the drawings and photos for an application or submit it for you.
Covering Eltham and Greater London
From the middle of Eltham to the edges of Greater London, the same survey, proof and fit process applies. If the job calls for someone on site, a visit is booked; if not, we price from photos, measurements and your artwork, then confirm the details once the artwork is checked. The Eltham postcode districts we quote for include SE9, SE12, SE3 and DA15. Roughly 8.7 miles separate Eltham from central London, which lies to the north-west.
Neighbouring towns
- Tray signs in Welling 2 mi
- Tray signs in Catford 3 mi
- Tray signs in Greenwich 3 mi
- Tray signs in Bexley 4 mi
- Tray signs in Beckenham 4 mi
Get in touch about tray signs for your business in Eltham. Share photos, measurements and any artwork you already have; we will send a free quote and a proof to check, and nothing is made until you say yes.