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 Haverhill
- Shoppers walking along a Haverhill pavement see a sign side-on first, and tray returns give it a solid edge from exactly that angle.
- Professional practices in Haverhill, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.
- Clinics and salons in Haverhill wanting a calm, premium look can get it from raised acrylic letters on a matt tray, unlit.
What tray signs cost in Haverhill
Below is the guide pricing we use for tray signs: from £1,250 up to £3,450 per sign, before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.
| 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 Haverhill project
Tray with vinyl lettering
Cut-vinyl text on a powder-coated tray: the entry point.
Tray with built-up letters
Fabricated metal letters on the tray face for a layered look.
Routed tray with push-through letters
Letters cut through the face with acrylic pushed through, ready to light.
Do you need permission for a sign in Haverhill?
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 Haverhill and Suffolk
Coverage is nationwide, which means Haverhill and the surrounding parts of Suffolk are included as standard. Anything fixed to a building normally needs someone on site to measure and check fixings and access; simpler graphics can usually be quoted from images you send. The Haverhill postcode districts we quote for include CB9. Haverhill is about 30 miles west of Ipswich.
Also within reach of Haverhill
- Tray signs in Newmarket 11 mi
- Tray signs in Sudbury 13 mi
- Tray signs in Braintree 15 mi
- Tray signs in Cambridge 16 mi
- Tray signs in Bury St Edmunds 16 mi
Ready to price tray signs in Haverhill? Send a few photos and rough sizes through the form or WhatsApp. The quote is free, and you will see a proof to scale before anything is made.