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 Lancing
- Clinics and salons in Lancing wanting a calm, premium look can get it from raised acrylic letters on a matt tray, unlit.
- Where several Lancing shops share a parade, a charcoal tray with white letters stands apart from the printed panels around it.
- Businesses moving into a refurbished Lancing building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.
What tray signs cost in Lancing
We publish guide prices so you can plan before you get in touch. For tray signs the range is £1,250–£3,450 per sign, not including VAT, and the final price is confirmed after we survey the site or check 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 |
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 Lancing project
Tray with raised acrylic letters
Solid acrylic letters fixed proud of the face for depth and shadow.
Light-ready tray
Deep enough for LED modules, with cable entry agreed, fitted unlit for now.
Wrap-around tray
Sized to the whole fascia with folded ends, hiding the old board.
Do you need permission for a sign in Lancing?
Will you need permission? For a non-illuminated sign at your own business address in England, usually not, as long as it stays inside the deemed consent limits: letters no taller than 0.75 m (0.3 m in an area of special control) and nothing above the bottom of a first-floor window. Historic streets need more care. In a conservation area the details matter more, and fixing to a listed building usually needs listed building consent, with fixings into mortar joints rather than brick or stone faces generally preferred. We check with you before anything is ordered, and can prepare drawings and photos for an application, or submit it for you.
Covering Lancing and West Sussex
From the middle of Lancing to the edges of West Sussex, the same survey, proof and fit process applies. If the job calls for someone on site, a visit is booked; if not, we price from photos, measurements and your artwork, then confirm the details once the artwork is checked. Postcode districts around Lancing include BN15, BN43, BN11 and BN14. Lancing is about 21 miles south of Crawley.
Neighbouring towns
- Tray signs in Shoreham-by-Sea 2 mi
- Tray signs in Worthing 2 mi
- Tray signs in Portslade 5 mi
- Tray signs in Hove 7 mi
- Tray signs in Brighton 8 mi
The next step costs nothing: send us photos and sizes, and we will quote for tray signs free of charge. You see and approve the design first, so nothing is made on guesswork.