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.
Points in favour of tray signs in Ilford
- Where several Ilford shops share a parade, a charcoal tray with white letters stands apart from the printed panels around it.
- Businesses moving into a refurbished Ilford building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.
- Clinics and salons in Ilford wanting a calm, premium look can get it from raised acrylic letters on a matt tray, unlit.
What tray signs cost in Ilford
Here is the price picture for tray signs in Ilford: a guide of £1,250 to £3,450 per sign, with VAT on top. The rows below give more detail. A survey or artwork check comes first, and then we confirm the price in writing.
| 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 Ilford project
Routed tray with push-through letters
Letters cut through the face with acrylic pushed through, ready to light.
Tray with built-up letters
Fabricated metal letters on the tray face for a layered look.
Tray with raised acrylic letters
Solid acrylic letters fixed proud of the face for depth and shadow.
Do you need permission for a sign in Ilford?
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 Ilford and Greater London
Smart Signs works throughout Greater London, Ilford included, and across the rest of the country. A survey visit is arranged for fitted and illuminated signs so nothing is guessed. Window, wall and vehicle graphics can usually be priced remotely from good photos and accurate measurements. Around Ilford, that covers postcode districts such as IG1, E12, IG2 and IG3. From central London, Ilford is roughly 9.3 miles to the east.
Other towns near Ilford
- Tray signs in Barking 2 mi
- Tray signs in Leytonstone 3 mi
- Tray signs in Stratford 4 mi
- Tray signs in Canning Town 4 mi
- Tray signs in Dagenham 4 mi
Ask for a free quote on tray signs in Ilford today. A couple of snapshots and rough dimensions help us price accurately, and you sign off the proof before we order or make anything.