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 Preston
- Clinics and salons in Preston wanting a calm, premium look can get it from raised acrylic letters on a matt tray, unlit.
- A modern Preston retail park unit with grey cladding suits a powder-coated tray matched to the window frames' RAL colour.
- Businesses moving into a refurbished Preston building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.
What tray signs cost in Preston
How much? Expect a guide range of £1,250–£3,450 per sign, VAT excluded. The rows below show what moves a job up or down that range, and the figure becomes firm once the survey or artwork check is done.
| 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 Preston project
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.
Tray with built-up letters
Fabricated metal letters on the tray face for a layered look.
Do you need permission for a sign in Preston?
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 Preston and Lancashire
Our coverage takes in Preston, the rest of Lancashire and the rest of the UK. Fitted signs usually start with a site visit so the wall can be measured, the fixings checked and access planned. Window and vehicle graphics can often be priced from your own pictures instead. Postcode districts around Preston include PR1, PR2 and PR5.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Tray signs in Leyland 4 mi
- Tray signs in Chorley 9 mi
- Tray signs in Blackburn 9 mi
- Tray signs in Fylde 10 mi
- Tray signs in Darwen 11 mi
No commitment and no charge for quoting. Send photos with rough sizes for tray signs in Preston and we will reply with a price and then, once you are happy, a proof you approve before manufacture.