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 Burnley
- A modern Burnley retail park unit with grey cladding suits a powder-coated tray matched to the window frames' RAL colour.
- Shoppers walking along a Burnley pavement see a sign side-on first, and tray returns give it a solid edge from exactly that angle.
- Businesses moving into a refurbished Burnley building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.
What tray signs cost in Burnley
The table shows guide prices for tray signs, starting from £1,250 and reaching about £3,450 per sign. All figures exclude VAT. Your own price is confirmed after we have seen the site or the artwork, so treat these as a starting point.
| 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 Burnley project
Tray with built-up letters
Fabricated metal letters on the tray face for a layered look.
Tray with vinyl lettering
Cut-vinyl text on a powder-coated tray: the entry point.
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 Burnley?
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 Burnley and Lancashire
From the middle of Burnley to the edges of Lancashire, the same survey, proof and fit process applies. If the job calls for someone on site, a visit is booked; if not, we price from photos, measurements and your artwork, then confirm the details once the artwork is checked. Addresses in BB10, BB11, BB12 and BB9 are all within our Burnley coverage. Burnley is about 19 miles east of Preston.
Close to Burnley
- Tray signs in Nelson, Lancashire 3 mi
- Tray signs in Colne 5 mi
- Tray signs in Accrington 6 mi
- Tray signs in Rawtenstall 7 mi
- Tray signs in Rossendale 8 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.