An illuminated sign is the face your business shows from a distance: LED lighting keeps the brand, logo or message visible day and night, typically at a P6–P10 pixel pitch, in outdoor and indoor versions alike. From static light boxes and illuminated letters through to fully programmable LED advertising boards that change their content, we manufacture to your own dimensions, with a minimum IP65 rating on outdoor units.
Illuminated signs and LED advertising boards
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Illuminated signs and LED advertising boards products
80×60 cm LED-framed illuminated advertising sign with an interchangeable graphic, for indoor and covered outdoor use.
100×50 cm LED light box sign made to your own artwork, for indoor and covered outdoor installation.
Outdoor 200×80 cm LED advertising sign with IP65 protection, bespoke graphics and an automatic photocell dimmer.
Premium bespoke channel letters with 3D halo-lit LED illumination, in steel or aluminium.
Premium opal acrylic LED advertising sign, 50×50 cm, with IP65 outdoor protection and photocell automation.
Outdoor IP65 backlit LED advertising sign, 120×40 cm, 3:1 proportion, with bespoke artwork.
More detail on Illuminated signs and LED advertising boards — technical background, comparison, applications
A typical facade-mounted LED advertising board takes 3–5 weeks from design to handover, and lasts 80,000–100,000 operating hours — 15–20 years even at 12–16 hours a day. The great advantage of the programmable version is that text and promotional messages can be refreshed from software at any time, with no need to manufacture a new sign for every campaign. Retailers, restaurants and service businesses increasingly switch from a static box to a programmable LED board, because the flexibility earns back more over time than the extra initial cost.
Types of illuminated sign — which is right for you?
The classic light box and illuminated letters carry a single, static message. They suit anyone who simply wants the company name or logo visible around the clock at a lower entry cost. A dynamic, programmable LED advertising board, by contrast, can show text, offers and even animated content, so we recommend it to anyone who changes the message often: weekly promotions, opening hours, events. A hybrid is also possible, where a smaller LED band displays the changing information alongside a static logo — often the most cost-effective compromise for smaller shops.
Where it pays off, and what size to choose
At a shop entrance, on a facade, alongside a road or next to a car park, an illuminated sign with moving content demonstrably increases attention and footfall. Size and pixel pitch should follow the typical viewing distance from the road or pavement: P6–P8 for 10–20 metres, P10 above 20 metres, because a finer pitch is wasted money on someone driving or walking past. The width and height of the board depend on the facade or on the permitted surface area, which we establish precisely during the site survey.
What determines the price of an illuminated sign?
The price is shaped by the size of the board, the type chosen (static box or programmable LED), the pixel pitch, the grade of LED chip and driver electronics, the housing material and IP rating, the wind-load calculation for the outdoor support structure, and the control system (local or remote, 4G or cloud based). Further items are preparation of the permit documentation, delivery, crane or working-at-height access, and the warranty and service package. In a transparent quote these all appear on separate lines, so you can see exactly what costs what.
Installation, from survey to handover
The process starts with a free site survey where we look at the facade, the structural conditions and the available power supply and, where needed, discuss the permit route. A visualisation and then manufacturing follow, taking 3–5 weeks depending on size and how bespoke the piece is. Where work is at height, installation is carried out from a cherry picker or with crane access by our trained team; we then connect the control system and test the unit. Handover includes operator training — how to update the content remotely — and a trial run before the sign goes live.
Quality and reliability
An outdoor illuminated sign is exposed to weather, UV radiation and temperature swings, so a named, audited chip manufacturer, a minimum IP65 rating and batch-matched colour matter more here than anywhere — that is what keeps the surface from going patchy or faded years later. Every board is measured and tested before dispatch, and the 80,000–100,000 hour life is a manufacturer's specification under normal operating load. Because we run our own service operation and hold spare parts in stock, any fault is dealt with quickly with an on-site visit, without waiting weeks for a part or an engineer from abroad.
Running costs and power draw
A mid-sized LED advertising board — say 2×1 metres at P8 — draws around 400–600 W on average content, rising to 800–1,000 W at peak brightness (full white surface in daylight). At 14 hours a day that is on the order of 170–250 kWh a month, a small line in a shop's or service business's overheads relative to the attention and traffic it brings. Automatic brightness control optimises both consumption and visibility by day and by night, cutting unnecessary energy use in bright, clear conditions.
Permits — what is worth knowing
An advertising sign facing a public space or mounted on a facade usually requires a planning or townscape notification or a permit, and the details differ from one country and one local authority to the next. We help with the process: we assemble the technical documentation and the visualisation that has to be submitted, and we brief you on the local rules before manufacturing starts. That does not make the process slow or complicated — in most cases permit preparation fits inside the survey and design phase, so the project does not slip because of it.
Common mistakes and myths
One of the most frequent mistakes is underestimating the IP rating required and fitting an indoor-grade module outdoors — which can lead to failure within months. Another common omission is an undersized support structure that cannot take the wind load; this must be backed by a structural calculation at the design stage. Many also forget about permits, yet a sign that has to be taken down afterwards costs far more than a prior consultation. Finally, it is a myth that a programmable LED board is complicated to operate — modern controllers are as simple as a social media app, and swapping the text or image is a few clicks.
Benefits
- ✓ Visible day and night, legible from a distance
- ✓ Static or programmable version available
- ✓ Bespoke size and shape, tailored to the facade
- ✓ Low power draw, long service life
- ✓ Minimum IP65 outdoor protection
- ✓ Content updated remotely from software
Typical applications
Illuminated signs and LED advertising boards — frequently asked questions
How much does an illuminated sign cost?
It depends on the type (light box or programmable LED board), the size and the build; the programmable board is cost-effective over time because its content can be changed.
Can the content of an illuminated sign be programmed?
On the LED version, yes: text and offers can be updated and scheduled from software at any time, remotely, from a phone or a browser.
Do I need a permit for an advertising sign?
For placement on a facade or facing a public space a planning or townscape notification is usually required; we help assemble the documentation.
Will it stand up to the weather?
Yes — our outdoor build has a minimum IP65 rating and a UV- and temperature-resistant housing, and runs reliably for years.
How much power does an LED advertising board use?
A 2×1 metre P8 board draws around 400–600 W on average content, which at 14 hours a day is roughly 170–250 kWh a month.
How long do manufacturing and installation take?
Depending on the bespoke dimensions, typically 3–5 weeks from survey to handover, including production and on-site installation.
Can a dead pixel on the board be repaired?
Yes — the modular build means a faulty element is fixed quickly on site or by swapping in a stocked part, with no need to take the whole board down.
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