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.
The case for tray signs in Sittingbourne
- An estate agent in Sittingbourne may change window displays weekly but keep the fascia for years, which is where a durable powder coat pays back.
- If your Sittingbourne premises might open into the evening one day, a light-ready tray avoids paying for a second sign later.
- Clinics and salons in Sittingbourne wanting a calm, premium look can get it from raised acrylic letters on a matt tray, unlit.
What tray signs cost in Sittingbourne
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 |
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 Sittingbourne project
Wrap-around tray
Sized to the whole fascia with folded ends, hiding the old board.
Light-ready tray
Deep enough for LED modules, with cable entry agreed, fitted unlit for now.
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 Sittingbourne?
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 Sittingbourne and Kent
Coverage is nationwide, which means Sittingbourne and the surrounding parts of Kent are included as standard. Anything fixed to a building normally needs someone on site to measure and check fixings and access; simpler graphics can usually be quoted from images you send. Addresses in ME10 and ME9 are all within our Sittingbourne coverage. Roughly 11 miles separate Sittingbourne from Maidstone, which lies to the south-west.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Tray signs in Faversham 7 mi
- Tray signs in Gillingham 9 mi
- Tray signs in Chatham 9 mi
- Tray signs in Rochester 10 mi
- Tray signs in Maidstone 11 mi
Ask for a free quote on tray signs in Sittingbourne today. A couple of snapshots and rough dimensions help us price accurately, and you sign off the proof before we order or make anything.