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 Houghton-Le-Spring
- Businesses moving into a refurbished Houghton-Le-Spring building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.
- An estate agent in Houghton-Le-Spring may change window displays weekly but keep the fascia for years, which is where a durable powder coat pays back.
- Clinics and salons in Houghton-Le-Spring wanting a calm, premium look can get it from raised acrylic letters on a matt tray, unlit.
What tray signs cost in Houghton-Le-Spring
Guide prices start from £1,250 and go up to £3,450 per sign, exclusive of VAT. The breakdown below shows where different sizes and options sit. Nothing is final until we have measured up or checked your artwork and sent a written quote.
| 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 Houghton-Le-Spring project
Routed tray with push-through letters
Letters cut through the face with acrylic pushed through, ready to light.
Tray with built-up letters
Fabricated metal letters on the tray face for a layered look.
Wrap-around tray
Sized to the whole fascia with folded ends, hiding the old board.
Do you need permission for a sign in Houghton-Le-Spring?
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 Houghton-Le-Spring and Tyne and Wear
Smart Signs works throughout Tyne and Wear, Houghton-Le-Spring 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. Postcode districts around Houghton-Le-Spring include DH5 and DH4. Roughly 11 miles separate Houghton-Le-Spring from Newcastle upon Tyne, which lies to the north-west.
Nearby towns we also cover
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Free quotes for tray signs start with your pictures. Measure roughly, take a few shots from the street or around the vehicle, and send them to us. We prepare a proof for you to approve before anything is produced.
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