What colour should the tray be?

Pick a colour that contrasts strongly with your lettering and suits the frontage. Charcoal, anthracite and black with white or metallic letters read clearly on most buildings, while light trays with dark letters suit darker brick. Matching the RAL colour of your window frames gives a coordinated look.

Can a tray sign cover an old fascia completely?

Yes, in most cases. A tray can be sized to the full fascia board with folded ends that wrap the corners, hiding the old timber. We still check the board is sound and fix through to solid structure, because hidden rot can loosen fixings over time.

Do you cover smaller places near Shepherds Bush as well?

Yes. Our coverage is not limited to Shepherds Bush itself: nearby towns, industrial estates and business parks across Greater London are included too. The process does not change with the postcode. Send photos and approximate sizes, and we will tell you whether a site visit is needed before we can give you a fixed price.

How deep is a tray sign?

Returns are usually 50–75 mm, enough to hide a fixing rail and give a visible edge. Deeper trays are possible where you want room for LED modules later or need to cover an uneven fascia, and we set the depth at survey based on what is behind.

Can I get a fixed price for tray signs in Shepherds Bush before committing?

Yes. We start from the guide range, £1,250 to £3,450 per sign excluding VAT, then measure up or look at your photos and artwork. That gives a fixed written price reflecting the real size, materials, access and any design or consent work. You only commit once you accept that price and approve the proof.

What can delay tray signs in Shepherds Bush?

The usual causes are artwork changes after the proof stage, waiting for consent, access arrangements such as a council licence for scaffolding on the pavement, and weather for outdoor fitting. Jobs typically run smoothly once the proof is approved and any consent is in place, but we do not promise dates that depend on things outside our control.

Tray signs in Shepherds Bush

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.

Good reasons to look at tray signs in Shepherds Bush

Clinics and salons in Shepherds Bush wanting a calm, premium look can get it from raised acrylic letters on a matt tray, unlit.
Where several Shepherds Bush shops share a parade, a charcoal tray with white letters stands apart from the printed panels around it.
Businesses moving into a refurbished Shepherds Bush building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.

What tray signs cost in Shepherds Bush

Below is the guide pricing we use for tray signs: from £1,250 up to £3,450 per sign, before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.

Tray signs in Shepherds Bush: guide prices, supplied and fitted
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 Shepherds Bush project

Tray with built-up letters

Fabricated metal letters on the tray face for a layered look.

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.

Do you need permission for a sign in Shepherds Bush?

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 Shepherds Bush and Greater London

Yes, Shepherds Bush is covered, as is the rest of Greater London. For signs that are fixed to a wall or wired in, we arrange a visit to survey first. For window film, lettering or vehicle graphics, a set of photos with measurements is often all we need to put a price together. In postcode terms, Shepherds Bush jobs typically fall in W11, W12, W14 and W6. Shepherds Bush is about 4 miles west of central London.

Other towns near Shepherds Bush

Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price tray signs at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.

More signs in Shepherds Bush

All sign types in Shepherds Bush · Tray signs across Greater London

Consent	Non-lit often deemed in England within limits; lit versions commonly need express consent
Typical lifespan	Many years; powder coat weathers better than wet paint
Typical lead time	typically 3–4 weeks from proof approval, allowing for folding and coating