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.
Points in favour of tray signs in Dartford
- Professional practices in Dartford, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.
- An estate agent in Dartford may change window displays weekly but keep the fascia for years, which is where a durable powder coat pays back.
- Shoppers walking along a Dartford pavement see a sign side-on first, and tray returns give it a solid edge from exactly that angle.
What tray signs cost in Dartford
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 |
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 Dartford project
Routed tray with push-through letters
Letters cut through the face with acrylic pushed through, ready to light.
Light-ready tray
Deep enough for LED modules, with cable entry agreed, fitted unlit for now.
Tray with vinyl lettering
Cut-vinyl text on a powder-coated tray: the entry point.
Do you need permission for a sign in Dartford?
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 Dartford and Kent
We cover Dartford and every other part of Kent as part of a UK-wide service. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a visit to measure and photograph the site; for many graphics and vehicle jobs, clear photos and measurements are enough to quote from. Addresses in DA1, DA2, DA8 and DA9 are all within our Dartford coverage. Dartford lies around 18 miles north-west of Maidstone.
Close to Dartford
- Tray signs in Bexley 3 mi
- Tray signs in Swanley 4 mi
- Tray signs in Welling 5 mi
- Tray signs in Thamesmead 6 mi
- Tray signs in Gravesend 7 mi
If tray signs could help your business in Dartford, the quote is free. Send pictures and sizes by form, phone or WhatsApp, and you will have a scaled design to approve before any work goes ahead.