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 Havant
- Shoppers walking along a Havant pavement see a sign side-on first, and tray returns give it a solid edge from exactly that angle.
- A modern Havant retail park unit with grey cladding suits a powder-coated tray matched to the window frames' RAL colour.
- If your Havant premises might open into the evening one day, a light-ready tray avoids paying for a second sign later.
What tray signs cost in Havant
How much? Expect a guide range of £1,250–£3,450 per sign, VAT excluded. The rows below show what moves a job up or down that range, and the figure becomes firm once the survey or artwork check is done.
| 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 Havant project
Light-ready tray
Deep enough for LED modules, with cable entry agreed, fitted unlit for now.
Wrap-around tray
Sized to the whole fascia with folded ends, hiding the old board.
Tray with vinyl lettering
Cut-vinyl text on a powder-coated tray: the entry point.
Do you need permission for a sign in Havant?
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 Havant and Hampshire
Businesses in Havant and elsewhere in Hampshire get exactly the service offered in every other part of the UK. Signs fixed to a building are surveyed on site before we quote firmly. For graphics on glass, walls or vehicles, photos are often enough to start, and we visit only if something needs a closer look. The Havant postcode districts we quote for include PO9 and PO10. Havant lies around 18 miles east of Southampton.
Also within reach of Havant
- Tray signs in Emsworth 2 mi
- Tray signs in Waterlooville 3 mi
- Tray signs in Portsmouth 6 mi
- Tray signs in Southsea 7 mi
- Tray signs in Gosport 8 mi
Tell us what you have in mind for tray signs in Havant. Snap the frontage, window or vehicle, add approximate sizes and send it over. Your quote is free, and the proof always comes before any making.