Signage Prices for Channel Letter Signs
What Are Signage Prices?
Signage prices vary mainly according to the materials used and whether the sign is illuminated. Letter height, material type and the size of the backing are among the factors that affect the cost.
It is difficult to give one fixed price for every sign. The figures below are examples based on a sign with 10 letters, each 30 cm high. They are illustrative only; the final price depends on the project specifications and current material costs.
- Foam channel letters: $350
- Foam sign: $850
- LED sign: $1,250
- Unlit stainless steel (chrome-finish) letters: $2,000
- Painted unlit letters: $2,850
- Illuminated sign: $2,350
- Routed sign: $3,950
- Backlit stainless steel (chrome-finish) letters: $3,150
- Front-lit aluminum letters: $3,950
- Front-lit stainless steel (chrome-finish) letters: $3,550
- Front- and side-lit acrylic letters: $3,650
- Neon sign: $3,050
- Rooftop sign: $14,500
- Monument sign: $26,600
These example amounts cover the letters only and do not include a backing. Many contemporary signs are mounted directly on the shopfront without a continuous background panel.
How Are Signage Prices Calculated?
Unlit channel letters can be among the more economical options. The material used for the letters also affects the price. In the example on this page, aluminum, chrome-finish metal and acrylic have increasing costs.
Common factors that can increase the cost include:
- Serif or otherwise intricate letter shapes
- The height of each letter
- Letters taller than 60 cm
- The material and sheet thickness
- Additional paint or finishing beyond the base material
- A backing other than standard composite, such as wood, patterned composite or decorative trim
- Special designs, such as perforated sides or a uniform depth effect on the face
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What Should I Consider When Comparing Sign Prices?
Recommendations from Online Kutu Harf
Should you choose an illuminated sign?
Consider the hours when your business is open. If it closes in the evening, an unlit sign may help you avoid the added costs of lighting, LED modules and a power supply.
What is the farthest distance from which the sign must be visible?
Size is one of the main factors that affect sign prices. Choose a letter height based on the farthest viewing distance from the storefront, and avoid oversized displays that are not needed for visibility.
Choose the material carefully
Material is another factor that affects price. For an unlit sign, painted foam letters may be an economical option, depending on the project.
Choose a product with a warranty
Whichever option you choose, check the warranty and material quality. Your sign represents your brand, so a low price should not come at the expense of durability.