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.
Practical reasons to consider tray signs in Andover
- Where several Andover shops share a parade, a charcoal tray with white letters stands apart from the printed panels around it.
- Professional practices in Andover, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.
- A modern Andover retail park unit with grey cladding suits a powder-coated tray matched to the window frames' RAL colour.
What tray signs cost in Andover
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.
| 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 Andover project
Light-ready tray
Deep enough for LED modules, with cable entry agreed, fitted unlit for now.
Tray with raised acrylic letters
Solid acrylic letters fixed proud of the face for depth and shadow.
Routed tray with push-through letters
Letters cut through the face with acrylic pushed through, ready to light.
Do you need permission for a sign in Andover?
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 Andover and Hampshire
Yes, Andover is covered, as is the rest of Hampshire. 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. Addresses in SP10 and SP11 are all within our Andover coverage. Roughly 22 miles separate Andover from Southampton, which lies to the south.
Other towns near Andover
- Tray signs in Winchester 13 mi
- Tray signs in Newbury 15 mi
- Tray signs in Salisbury 16 mi
- Tray signs in Thatcham 17 mi
- Tray signs in Basingstoke 18 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 Andover; you approve a scaled drawing before a single thing is made.