Where Can I Order Custom Shop Signs in London?

You can order custom shop signs in London directly from a specialist sign company such as The Sign Company UK, which designs, manufactures and installs bespoke signs for shops across the capital. Ordering is simple. Send a few photos of your shopfront, rough measurements and your logo, and you’ll receive a quote and a design visual before anything is made. From there, the same team handles production, any planning advice and installation.

Ordering a new sign can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve never done it before. You might be wondering what information to send, how long it takes or whether you need permission from the council. This guide walks you through the whole process step by step, so you know exactly what to expect when ordering custom shop signage in London.

Key Takeaways

• A specialist sign company can handle design, manufacture and installation in one order.

• Photos, measurements and your logo are all you need to get started.

• Approve a design visual before production, so there are no surprises.

• Allow extra time for landlord approval and planning consent where needed.

  
  

Where to Order: Your Main Options

There are a few ways to order a sign in London:

• A full-service sign company: handles everything from design to installation. Best for most shopfronts and anything bespoke or illuminated.

• Online sign shops: suit simple, standard items, but you usually need to supply your own artwork and arrange fitting yourself.

• Local printers: good for posters, banners and window graphics, but rarely set up for fabricated or illuminated signs.

  
  

For a custom sign that has to fit your fascia perfectly and look right on the street, a specialist is usually the safest choice. At The Sign Company UK, you can start an order through our website enquiry form, by email or by phone, whichever suits you best.

What to Have Ready Before You Order

You don’t need technical drawings to get a quote. These few things help us price accurately and quickly:

• Photos of your shopfront, taken straight on and from a slight angle

• Rough measurements of the area where the sign will go

• Your logo, ideally in a vector format such as AI, EPS, PDF or SVG

• Your shop’s address, so we can check access and any planning considerations

• Your ideas, such as whether you want lighting, a projecting sign or window graphics

If you don’t have a logo yet, our design team can create artwork for your shop signage from scratch.

How the Ordering Process Works

Step 1: Enquiry and Quote

Once we have your details, we prepare a clear, itemised quote. It covers the sign, materials, lighting, installation and any extras such as removing an old sign. If something isn’t clear from the photos, we’ll ask a few quick questions rather than guess.

Step 2: Design Visual

Next, we create a visual showing your new sign on a photo of your actual shopfront. This lets you check the size, colours, fonts and layout before anything is made. Most customers ask for a tweak or two at this stage, and that’s exactly what it’s for.

Step 3: Site Survey

For larger or illuminated signs, we carry out a site survey. It confirms exact measurements, checks the condition of the fascia and wall, and looks at access and the power supply. This avoids costly surprises on installation day.

Step 4: Approvals

If your shop is rented, check whether your lease requires landlord approval for new signs, which is common in London. You may also need advertisement consent from the council if your sign is illuminated, on a listed building or in a conservation area. We can advise whether consent is likely to be needed and help prepare drawings.

Step 5: Production

Once the design is approved and the order confirmed, your sign goes into production. Typical lead times are:

Sign Type	Typical Lead Time
Window graphics and vinyl lettering	Around 1 week
Printed ACM fascia panels	1 – 2 weeks
Aluminium trays with 3D letters	2 – 4 weeks
Illuminated lightboxes and built-up letters	3 – 5 weeks

Step 6: Installation

Our installers fit your sign at a time that suits your business. On busy London streets, that can mean an early start or an out-of-hours installation to keep disruption to a minimum. Illuminated signs are connected by a qualified electrician and tested before we leave.

Things to Consider When Ordering in London

Access and Timing

Parking restrictions, red routes and busy pavements can affect when and how a sign is installed. High-level signs may need a tower, cherry picker or scaffold, and occasionally a licence from the council to use the pavement. Mentioning these details early helps us plan and price the job properly.

Conservation Areas

Many parts of London, from Covent Garden to Hampstead, are conservation areas with stricter rules on signs. In these areas, councils often prefer non-illuminated signs, halo lighting or external trough lights to bright, internally lit boxes.

Budget

Custom shop signage in London typically costs anywhere from a few hundred pounds for printed panels and window graphics to several thousand for large illuminated signs. Ordering your fascia, projecting sign and window graphics together often works out cheaper than separate orders.

To explore more ways to improve your storefront branding while managing costs, read our guides on Affordable Shop Signage and Shop Signs in London for useful advice and inspiration.

Why Order with The Sign Company UK?

When you order with us, one team takes care of everything:

• Design: visuals on your own shopfront photo before you commit

• Manufacture: quality materials suited to London’s weather and busy streets

• Installation: professional fitting, including electrics for illuminated signs

• Advice: guidance on materials, lighting and planning

That means fewer people to chase, clearer pricing and a finished sign you can be proud of. Whether you need a simple printed panel or a full illuminated shopfront, we make ordering straightforward.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get a custom shop sign in London?

Simple printed signs and vinyl graphics can be ready in one to two weeks, while fabricated and illuminated signs usually take three to five weeks. Planning consent can add extra time.

Do I need to supply my own artwork?

No. We can work from your existing logo or design something new for you.

Can I order a sign without installation?

Yes. Supply-only orders for shop signage are available, and we include fixing details so your own fitter can install the sign.