Is a tray sign heavier than a flat panel?

A little, but not by much. Aluminium is light, and most of the extra weight is in the returns and the fixing rail. What matters is fixing into sound masonry or a solid fascia structure, and we check that at survey before recommending a fixing method.

How long does it take to get tray signs in Borehamwood?

It typically takes a few weeks from first enquiry, with much of that time falling after you approve the proof, while the work is made and scheduled. Graphics and vehicle jobs are typically shorter than fabricated or illuminated signs. If advertisement consent is needed, the council's decision comes first and adds to the overall timescale.

Do tray signs dent or scratch?

Powder-coated aluminium is tough, but a folded tray can dent if struck by a ladder or vehicle, and deep scratches expose bare metal. Touch-up paint is available in the RAL colour, though repairs are rarely invisible. On low fascias near loading areas, a higher fixing position helps.

Do you cover smaller places near Borehamwood as well?

Yes. Our coverage is not limited to Borehamwood itself: nearby towns, industrial estates and business parks across Hertfordshire 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.

Does the price of tray signs in Borehamwood include VAT?

No. Our guide range of £1,250–£3,450 per sign excludes VAT, which is added to the quote. The final figure depends on size, materials, access, removal of existing signage or graphics and the artwork needed, and we confirm it in writing after a survey or once we have checked your files.

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.

Tray signs in Borehamwood

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 Borehamwood

Where several Borehamwood shops share a parade, a charcoal tray with white letters stands apart from the printed panels around it.
An estate agent in Borehamwood may change window displays weekly but keep the fascia for years, which is where a durable powder coat pays back.
A modern Borehamwood retail park unit with grey cladding suits a powder-coated tray matched to the window frames' RAL colour.

What tray signs cost in Borehamwood

Prices below are guides, not quotes: £1,250 to £3,450 per sign plus VAT, depending on size, materials and access. We confirm the exact figure after a survey or an artwork check, and it is agreed before anything is made.

Tray signs in Borehamwood: 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 Borehamwood 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.

Light-ready tray

Deep enough for LED modules, with cable entry agreed, fitted unlit for now.

Do you need permission for a sign in Borehamwood?

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 Borehamwood and Hertfordshire

You do not need to be in a particular postcode for us to help: Borehamwood and the whole of Hertfordshire are covered. If your job needs a survey, we arrange the visit. If it can be priced from photos, sizes and the vehicle make and model, we do it that way instead. In postcode terms, Borehamwood jobs typically fall in WD6, WD7 and HA8. Borehamwood lies around 5.1 miles east of Watford.

Also within reach of Borehamwood

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 Borehamwood

All sign types in Borehamwood · Tray signs across Hertfordshire

Typical size	Up to about 5 m per run; longer fascias in jointed sections
Fixing / installation	Hung on a concealed rail or subframe with stainless fixings
Typical lead time	typically 3–4 weeks from proof approval, allowing for folding and coating