The price of a storefront sign depends on the type, the size and the design. A typical small set of LED channel letters starts around $2,500 to $4,000 installed, excluding permits. Here is how the main types compare.
| Sign type | What it is | How it lights up | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front lit channel letters | Each letter is its own aluminum box with LEDs inside and a see through acrylic face. The face can be covered with coloured vinyl to match your brand. | Letters glow from the front | On the wall, on a raceway, or on an ACM panel |
| Halo lit channel letters | Built like channel letters, but the light shines out the back of each letter. | Soft glow on the wall behind | Mounted like channel letters |
| Dual lit channel letters | Channel letters lit from the front and the back. | Front and back | Mounted like channel letters |
| Push through lightbox | Acrylic letters pushed through a cut out aluminum (ACM) box with LED modules inside. | Letters glow, box stays dark | 0.5 inch or 1 inch acrylic |
| ACM panel sign | Aluminum composite material: solid and not see through. Used as the backing for a sign, or cut into shapes for interior signs. | Not lit | 3mm standard, up to 4.5mm for large signs. Red, blue, green, grey, yellow, black and white in stock. More colours available upon request. |
| 3D PVC letters | Letters and logos cut from solid PVC. | Not lit | 0.5 inch or 1 inch thick |
Each letter is fixed straight to the building.
A backing that holds all the wiring and electronics.
The letters are mounted on an aluminum composite panel.
Why channel letters cost the most. Every letter has its own aluminum enclosure, LEDs and shared electronics.
See also channel letters, lightbox signs, storefront signs in North York and commercial signs in Toronto.
Front lit letters glow from the front. Halo lit letters shine out the back, making a soft glow on the wall. Dual lit letters do both.
Every channel letter has its own aluminum enclosure, LEDs and shared electronics, so there is more to build.
3mm is our standard thickness. For large signs, or when you need a stiffer panel, we can go up to 4.5mm.
It depends on the type, size and design. A typical small set of LED channel letters starts around $2,500 to $4,000 installed, excluding permits. Send us a photo of your storefront, your artwork and the size you want for a fast quote.
Most signs mounted on the face of a building need one, lit or not. We prepare the drawings and apply for you. See our sign permit service.
Send us a photo of your storefront and we'll recommend one. Call (437) 989 2758 or get a free quote.