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What does a sign
cost ? This is always the very first question we are asked. We
consider it not just a fair question, but one that we want asked. The
concern of fair prices is the very reason we started our company.
In
the 1990's we were providing signs to churches in California and it seemed
very apparent to us that local prices were much higher than they needed to
be. We were flying installers from North Carolina and shipping signs
to Chicago, San Francisco and New York City because our clients were
interested in paying less than what was available locally. This is
what started us on our journey to expand our efforts to provide signs to
anyone, anywhere. That is what we do today.
It would be wonderful if
we could provide a large, beautiful electric message sign for whatever
budget someone wanted to spend. Unfortunately, there are some minimums
costs that can make prices more than we wish. Sometimes, more than the
budget allows.
We have provided signs for a few hundred dollars to as
much as $ 64,000.00. Our job is to tell you as much as possible about
what kind of sign we can provide for the amount that you want to invest.
We will NEVER attempt to sell you a more expensive sign than you want.
We are honored to work up prices and explain every cost involved in the
final price. All we ever ask is that you ask questions.
We will
provide some minimums, most popular and maximum prices in an effort to help
you get started on your budget process. Please feel free to contact us
to ask about the sign price that works best for your organization.
- $ 1500.00
Our lowest priced sign. A single sided wall mounted sign.
Unlighted. Identification. Aluminum extrusion cabinet. Mounting
brackets. Unbreakable face.
- $
3404.00 Our most popular. A double sided 4' x 8'
standard model pedestal mounted sign. Changeable copy track with locking
vandal cover. Unbreakable vandal cover and sign face. Aluminum extrusion
cabinet. Internally illuminated.
- $ 8643.00 Our most
expensive manual marquee sign. A premier model 6' x 12' double sided
sign. Changeable copy track. Full coverage unbreakable
vandal door with keyed locks
and gas struts. Aluminum extrusion cabinet. Ships with engineered
foundation drawing and installation pipe. Aluminum pole cover.
We offer approximately 288 configurations of
signs from single and double sided, lighted and unlighted, wall, pedestal
and monument mountings in twelve standard sizes from 3' x 8' to 6' x 12'.
We offer signs that are custom sizes as well.
We provide
proposals on any configuration that you want to consider. We break out
all prices so that you can choose whether an option is desirable to you.
Some companies want to provide you with a price that includes everything and
they do not share with you that individual items are very real options that
you can be led to believe are provided for free. This is never the
case in real life. You may not see a cost as a line item but please
trust us, the cost is allowed for in the final price.
Things that make up the cost of your new sign...
- The cabinet.
- The support provided. This is the mounting;
wall, pedestal or monument.
- The vandal cover if your sign has changeable
copy.
- The size of the changeable copy that you select.
Eight inch letters cost more than do four inch. This should not
surprise you.
- Electrical provisions... whether your sign is
lighted or unlighted.
- Electric photo cells.
- Built in on/off switches.
- Decorative trim options.
- Logos and artwork. We do not charge more
for complex images.
- Pole cover graphics. This can include street
numbers, logos, statements, etc. If someone tells you they do not charge
for this, then they have added it into the price of some other
component.
- Shipping. We ship prepaid or COD.
Because we enjoy a 70% discount with most major freight companies, most
people have us ship their signs prepaid.
- Installation. Our signs are designed to be
installed by non-professionals when allowed. We ship installation
drawings and anchor bolts or installation pipe depending upon the model
selected. Most of our clients install their own signs but we are
available to handle any portion or all of your installation needs as you
tell us.
- Permit. Almost all cities require a sign
permit. This can vary from as little as $ 5.00 to as much as $
1000.00 depending on where you live. We ask every prospective new
client to make the permit step one in their steps toward acquiring a new
sign. You do not need to be comparing sixty or seventy-two square
foot signs if your city only allows signs up to thirty-two square feet.
This is stated emphatically in our free 7 steps guide. NEVER
purchase a sign assuming you can obtain a permit. NEVER remove an
existing sign before you know that you can install a new sign.
NEVER assume your new sign will be "grandfathered". Because
obtaining a sign can involve more than one or two trips to your local
zoning office, we always recommend that you contact your local officials
and begin the process as soon as possible. If you need assistance
in any way, we are always available.
- Final
electrical connection. A licensed electrical contractor is almost
always required by local zoning ordinances. You will want to meet
with an electrician and obtain an estimate to provide power if power is
not already present at your new sign location. Sidewalks,
driveways, etc. can impact your cost greatly so this should always be
one of your initial considerations as well.
Ready to get a free drawing and proposal ? We make the process as
easy as we can. If you get confused on any question, we are always
a phone call away.
Whether you are searching for a sign for $ 2000.00 or $ 8000.00, we
consider it a great privilege to help you in any way we can.
Whether you have questions about our signs or our competitors, we are
committed to providing complete, honest answers to every question.
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