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.
Tray signs in Lancaster: the practical benefits
- Businesses moving into a refurbished Lancaster building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.
- Professional practices in Lancaster, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.
- Clinics and salons in Lancaster wanting a calm, premium look can get it from raised acrylic letters on a matt tray, unlit.
What tray signs cost in Lancaster
We publish guide prices so you can plan before you get in touch. For tray signs the range is £1,250–£3,450 per sign, not including VAT, and the final price is confirmed after we survey the site or check the artwork.
| 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 Lancaster project
Routed tray with push-through letters
Letters cut through the face with acrylic pushed through, ready to light.
Wrap-around tray
Sized to the whole fascia with folded ends, hiding the old board.
Tray with raised acrylic letters
Solid acrylic letters fixed proud of the face for depth and shadow.
Do you need permission for a sign in Lancaster?
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 Lancaster and Lancashire
We cover Lancaster and every other part of Lancashire 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. Postcode districts around Lancaster include LA1 and LA4. Lancaster is about 20 miles north of Preston.
Close to Lancaster
- Tray signs in Morecambe 3 mi
- Tray signs in Fleetwood 12 mi
- Tray signs in Thornton-Cleveleys 15 mi
- Tray signs in Fylde 16 mi
- Tray signs in Poulton-le-Fylde 16 mi
Start with a free quote: a handful of photos plus approximate widths and heights is enough for tray signs in Lancaster. You check and approve the proof, and only then is anything made.