Do you cover smaller places near Hawick as well?

Yes. Our coverage is not limited to Hawick itself: nearby towns, industrial estates and business parks across the Scottish Borders are included too. The process does not change with the postcode. Send photos and approximate sizes, and we will tell you whether a site visit is needed before we can give you a fixed price.

Do tray signs suit office buildings and business parks?

Yes. Trays suit entrances, canopies and plain cladding as well as shop fascias, and can be fixed to brick, render or cladding rails. For cladding we confirm the fixing method with the building owner first, since drilling some panel systems can affect how they perform.

What can delay tray signs in Hawick?

The usual causes are artwork changes after the proof stage, waiting for consent, access arrangements such as a council licence for scaffolding on the pavement, and weather for outdoor fitting. Jobs typically run smoothly once the proof is approved and any consent is in place, but we do not promise dates that depend on things outside our control.

Can a tray sign cover an old fascia completely?

Yes, in most cases. A tray can be sized to the full fascia board with folded ends that wrap the corners, hiding the old timber. We still check the board is sound and fix through to solid structure, because hidden rot can loosen fixings over time.

Can I get a fixed price for tray signs in Hawick before committing?

Yes. We start from the guide range, £1,250 to £3,450 per sign excluding VAT, then measure up or look at your photos and artwork. That gives a fixed written price reflecting the real size, materials, access and any design or consent work. You only commit once you accept that price and approve the proof.

How deep is a tray sign?

Returns are usually 50–75 mm, enough to hide a fixing rail and give a visible edge. Deeper trays are possible where you want room for LED modules later or need to cover an uneven fascia, and we set the depth at survey based on what is behind.

Tray signs in the Scottish Borders

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.

Why choose tray signs in the Scottish Borders?

Shoppers walking along a Hawick pavement see a sign side-on first, and tray returns give it a solid edge from exactly that angle.
Businesses moving into a refurbished Hawick building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.
Clinics and salons in Hawick wanting a calm, premium look can get it from raised acrylic letters on a matt tray, unlit.

Guide prices in the Scottish Borders

Guide prices for tray signs run from £1,250 to £3,450 per sign, excluding VAT. The table below breaks that down; your actual price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed the site or checked the artwork.

Tray signs in the Scottish Borders: guide prices, supplied and fitted
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.

Do you need permission for a sign in the Scottish Borders?

Scotland runs its own advertisement rules, set out in the 1984 Control of Advertisements (Scotland) Regulations as amended. An unlit sign on your own premises may not need an application, but that depends on its size, its position and whether the building is listed or sits in a conservation area. If consent is needed, the council receives the application, typically submitted online through eDevelopment.scot. On a listed building, listed building consent usually applies too, and fixings into mortar joints are generally preferred. We check the position with you before anything is ordered, and we can draw up and submit the paperwork if you would like us to.

Options worth considering

Tray with raised acrylic letters

Solid acrylic letters fixed proud of the face for depth and shadow.

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.

Towns in the Scottish Borders

Pick your town below to see the page for tray signs there. The list shows the main towns in the Scottish Borders; smaller places around them are covered too.

Whether your business is in a busy centre or a quieter corner of the Scottish Borders, getting a quote for tray signs is free. Share photos and sizes, then approve the proof before anything is made.