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.
What you gain from tray signs in Hythe
- Where several Hythe shops share a parade, a charcoal tray with white letters stands apart from the printed panels around it.
- Businesses moving into a refurbished Hythe building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.
- Clinics and salons in Hythe wanting a calm, premium look can get it from raised acrylic letters on a matt tray, unlit.
What tray signs cost in Hythe
The figures in this table are guide prices, from £1,250 to £3,450 per sign, and they exclude VAT. They are there to help you plan. A firm price follows the survey or artwork check and is agreed before any work starts.
| 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 |
Guide prices, supplied and fitted and excluding VAT, are £1,250 to £2,100 for a tray up to 3 m with vinyl lettering, and £1,850 to £3,450 for a 3–5 m tray with raised acrylic letters. Routed or push-through letters on a non-lit tray add a guide £350 to £950.
Options for your Hythe project
Tray with raised acrylic letters
Solid acrylic letters fixed proud of the face for depth and shadow.
Tray with built-up letters
Fabricated metal letters on the tray face for a layered look.
Wrap-around tray
Sized to the whole fascia with folded ends, hiding the old board.
Do you need permission for a sign in Hythe?
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 Hythe and Hampshire
We take on work in Hythe, across Hampshire and throughout the UK. When a survey makes sense, typically for anything fixed at height or illuminated, we arrange a visit. Graphics are often priced from pictures and dimensions, with a survey added only if the photos leave questions. In postcode terms, Hythe jobs typically fall in SO45. Roughly 3 miles separate Hythe from Southampton, which lies to the north.
Neighbouring towns
- Tray signs in Southampton 3 mi
- Tray signs in Totton 6 mi
- Tray signs in Eastleigh 8 mi
- Tray signs in Fareham 10 mi
- Tray signs in Gosport 13 mi
Free quotes for tray signs start with your pictures. Measure roughly, take a few shots from the street or around the vehicle, and send them to us. We prepare a proof for you to approve before anything is produced.