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 Galashiels
- An estate agent in Galashiels may change window displays weekly but keep the fascia for years, which is where a durable powder coat pays back.
- Professional practices in Galashiels, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.
- Where several Galashiels shops share a parade, a charcoal tray with white letters stands apart from the printed panels around it.
What tray signs cost in Galashiels
Pricing for tray signs is worked out job by job, but the guide range is £1,250 to £3,450 per sign + VAT. The table lists typical options. Your figure is confirmed only after a site survey or a check of the artwork you send.
| 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 Galashiels 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.
Wrap-around tray
Sized to the whole fascia with folded ends, hiding the old board.
Do you need permission for a sign in Galashiels?
Different rules apply in Scotland. The 1984 Scotland Regulations decide whether a non-illuminated sign needs advertisement consent, and while some shop and office signs can go up without applying, the details are not the same as in England. Historic buildings deserve care: listed building consent is usually needed for signs on listed buildings under the 1997 Scotland Act, and carrying out works without it can be a criminal offence. We confirm what applies before you commit to tray signs, then prepare drawings and photographs for an eDevelopment.scot application, or submit it on your behalf.
Covering Galashiels and the Scottish Borders
We take on work in Galashiels, across the Scottish Borders and throughout the UK. When a survey makes sense, typically for anything fixed at height or illuminated, we arrange a visit. Graphics are often priced from pictures and dimensions, with a survey added only if the photos leave questions. Around Galashiels, that covers postcode districts such as TD1. From Hawick, Galashiels is roughly 13 miles to the north.
Neighbouring towns
- Tray signs in Hawick 13 mi
- Tray signs in Peebles 15 mi
- Tray signs in Mayfield 20 mi
- Tray signs in Bonnyrigg 21 mi
- Tray signs in Dalkeith 22 mi
Photos, sizes and your logo are all we need to start. Send them over for a free, no-obligation quote on tray signs in Galashiels; you approve a scaled drawing before a single thing is made.
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