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.
What you gain from tray signs in Maesteg
- A modern Maesteg retail park unit with grey cladding suits a powder-coated tray matched to the window frames' RAL colour.
- Professional practices in Maesteg, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.
- An estate agent in Maesteg may change window displays weekly but keep the fascia for years, which is where a durable powder coat pays back.
What tray signs cost in Maesteg
Here is the price picture for tray signs in Maesteg: a guide of £1,250 to £3,450 per sign, with VAT on top. The rows below give more detail. A survey or artwork check comes first, and then we confirm the price in writing.
| 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 Maesteg project
Tray with raised acrylic letters
Solid acrylic letters fixed proud of the face for depth and shadow.
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.
Do you need permission for a sign in Maesteg?
Deemed or express consent? In Wales the answer depends on the 1992 Control of Advertisements Regulations, as amended, rather than the English 2007 version. A plain, unlit sign on your own business frontage is often allowed without applying, within limits on size and position, but the details differ from England's, and conservation areas call for extra care. If the building is listed, expect to need listed building consent too. We check with the council before you commit to tray signs, and can prepare the drawings and photographs or handle the submission for you.
Covering Maesteg and Mid Glamorgan
Wherever you are in Mid Glamorgan, Maesteg included, the service is identical. We arrange a survey when the sign is fixed to a building or needs power, and we work from photographs, drawings or the make and model of the vehicle when that is enough to price graphics accurately. Addresses in CF34 and SA13 are all within our Maesteg coverage. From Rhondda, Maesteg is roughly 9.6 miles to the west.
Other towns near Maesteg
- Tray signs in Aberkenfig 6 mi
- Tray signs in Pyle 7 mi
- Tray signs in Briton Ferry 7 mi
- Tray signs in Neath 7 mi
- Tray signs in Coity 8 mi
Tell us what you have in mind for tray signs in Maesteg. Snap the frontage, window or vehicle, add approximate sizes and send it over. Your quote is free, and the proof always comes before any making.

