Is gold vinyl the same as gold leaf?

No. Gold vinyl is a metallic film cut by machine and applied like other lettering, for a gilded look at lower cost. Gold leaf is real metal applied by hand, with a deeper shine. From the pavement, metallic vinyl with a black outline reads as signwriting.

Why is there a price range for window and door lettering rather than one figure?

Because jobs vary. The guide of £95 to £480 per window + VAT spans small, simple work at one end and larger, more involved work at the other. Size, material, finish, access, design time and any consent drawings push the figure up or down. A survey or artwork check lets us fix the price for your job in Telford.

Can you handle window and door lettering for a business in Telford?

Yes. Smart Signs covers Telford and the rest of Shropshire as part of a UK-wide service. You send photos and rough sizes, we arrange a survey if the job needs one, then you receive a proof to scale and a fixed written price. Nothing is made or fitted until you have approved both.

Is there a typical lead time for window and door lettering in Telford?

Yes, though it varies with the job. The lead time typically runs from the day you approve the proof, not from the first enquiry, and is typically a few weeks. Survey visits, artwork changes and any consent application sit before that point, so getting photos, sizes and logo files to us early typically shortens the overall timescale.

Do you need to visit before fitting?

Not always. For a single door or window, clear photos taken straight on with a tape measure in shot, plus glass sizes, are often enough for a scaled proof. A visit helps for large frontages, unusual glazing or old lettering to remove.

How much does door lettering cost?

Door lettering with opening hours has a guide price of £95–£245 + VAT, supplied and fitted, and a full window set £195–£480 + VAT. Gold or metallic vinyl adds a guide £30–£120 + VAT. The price is confirmed once we see photos and wording.

Window and door lettering in Shropshire

Window lettering is text or simple logos cut from self-adhesive vinyl, with no background film, applied to glass doors and windows to show a name, opening hours and contact details.

Why choose window and door lettering in Shropshire?

Drivers and cyclists passing through Telford see windows at an angle, so bold letters and short lines help a name register.
Clinics in Telford, from dentists to physiotherapists, can show the practice name, hours and phone line clearly on the door.
Upper-floor offices in Telford with a street door can letter the glass with company names, so visitors find the right entrance.

Guide prices in Shropshire

How much? Expect a guide range of £95–£480 per window, VAT excluded. The rows below show what moves a job up or down that range, and the figure becomes firm once the survey or artwork check is done.

Window & door lettering in Shropshire: guide prices, supplied and fitted
Item	Guide, ex VAT	Inc. VAT (20%)
Door lettering and opening hours	£95 – £245	£114 – £294
Full window lettering set	£195 – £480	£234 – £576
Gold or metallic effect vinyl	£30 – £120	£36 – £144

Door lettering with opening hours is guided at £95–£245, and a full window set at £195–£480, supplied and fitted, excluding VAT. Gold or metallic vinyl adds a guide £30–£120 + VAT.

Rules for window and glass graphics in Shropshire

Most businesses ask two things about glass: do I need permission, and does it need marking? On permission, councils in England take differing views on window graphics; inside-the-glass work is often outside control or allowed, while big graphics on listed shopfronts or in conservation areas can be restricted. We check before you commit. On marking, Approved Document K recommends manifestation at 850–1000 mm and 1400–1600 mm above floor level on glazing people could walk into, and the Workplace Regulations 1992 (regulation 14) cover transparent surfaces at work. Our proof shows the heights, so you can see the result before anything is cut.

Options worth considering

Frosted lettering

Etch-effect vinyl that looks sandblasted.

Two-colour traditional

Outlines and shadows imitating hand-painted signs.

Gold and metallic

Metallic vinyl, often outlined in black.

Towns in Shropshire

Main towns in Shropshire where we design, make and fit signage, including window and door lettering. Select yours, or simply get in touch if your town or village is missing from the list.

Tell us where you are in Shropshire and what you need. We quote for window and door lettering free of charge, and the design proof always comes before any making or fitting.