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.
Practical reasons to consider tray signs in Sudbury
- An estate agent in Sudbury may change window displays weekly but keep the fascia for years, which is where a durable powder coat pays back.
- Professional practices in Sudbury, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.
- Businesses moving into a refurbished Sudbury building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.
What tray signs cost in Sudbury
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.
| 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 Sudbury project
Light-ready tray
Deep enough for LED modules, with cable entry agreed, fitted unlit for now.
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.
Do you need permission for a sign in Sudbury?
In England, a non-illuminated sign on your own business premises usually falls under deemed consent, which means no application is needed provided the sign stays within set limits. The lettering and symbols should be no more than 0.75 m tall (0.3 m in an area of special control), and the top of the sign should sit no higher than the bottom of any first-floor window. Conservation areas and listed buildings need more care: a sign on a listed building usually also needs listed building consent. We check the position for your premises before you commit, and we can prepare the drawings and photos for an application or submit it for you.
Covering Sudbury and Suffolk
Smart Signs works throughout Suffolk, Sudbury included, and across the rest of the country. A survey visit is arranged for fitted and illuminated signs so nothing is guessed. Window, wall and vehicle graphics can usually be priced remotely from good photos and accurate measurements. Around Sudbury, that covers postcode districts such as CO10. Sudbury is about 18 miles west of Ipswich.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Tray signs in Colchester 13 mi
- Tray signs in Haverhill 13 mi
- Tray signs in Braintree 13 mi
- Tray signs in Bury St Edmunds 14 mi
- Tray signs in Stowmarket 15 mi
Tell us what you have in mind for tray signs in Sudbury. 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.