Illuminated Signs

Bright, bold and built to make an impression.

Illuminated signs work around the clock, ensuring your brand is visible day and night. They add impact to shopfronts, offices, retail parks and public spaces while creating a strong sense of identity.

Modern LED technology makes them energy efficient as well as eye-catching. Our team designs and manufactures a wide range of signage including glowing 3D letters, lightboxes, halo-lit logos and illuminated fascias. Each piece is built to perform in its environment.

We’ve been producing illuminated signage since 1969, adapting from traditional neon to cutting-edge LED. Today, we supply clients across the UK with illuminated signs that balance striking design, reliability and efficiency.

Design, Compliance & Planning

Illuminated signage requires careful planning, and we guide you through every step.

Design

we provide artwork, visuals and lighting layouts so you know exactly how the sign will appear when lit.

Surveys

accurate measurements, fixing strategies and electrical checks ensure a safe installation.

Planning permission

many illuminated signs need Advertisement Consent. We prepare applications and drawings to speed the process.

Compliance

all signs meet electrical safety standards, using low-voltage LEDs, isolators and driver systems. We also advise on brightness levels to comply with local requirements.

Materials & Build Quality

Illuminated signs can be built in many ways, depending on the lighting system, structure and finish.

Lighting systems

  • High-efficiency LED modules for long lifespan and low running costs
  • Halo illumination for built-up letters and logos
  • Trough lights for projecting signs and hanging signs
  • Edge-lit and back-lit panels for a modern finish

Structures & panels

  • Aluminium and ACM (aluminium composite) trays and fascias
  • Acrylic and polycarbonate faces for glowing detail
  • Steel frames for larger totems or monoliths

Finishes

  • Vinyl graphics or UV digital print
  • Raised logos or push-through acrylic lettering
  • Specialist coatings for durability and sustainability

We also retrofit older fluorescent or neon signs with LEDs, giving you lower energy bills and improved performance.

Why Choose Benson Signs for Illuminated Signs?

We’ve worked with illuminated signs for decades, starting with neon and evolving to today’s LED technology. That gives us the knowledge to build systems that last and to modernise older signs when needed.

55+ Years Experience

Our portfolio includes projects for retailers, stadiums, hospitals, universities and leisure venues. From large-scale LED rollouts to bespoke illuminated features, our team has proven experience in delivering signs that work.

Largest UK Facility

Everything is manufactured in-house at our 50,000 sq ft Liverpool facility. We handle design, fabrication, electrics and installation under one roof, ensuring consistency and quality.

ISO Certified

We’re also ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. Our illuminated signs are efficient, safe and designed with the future in mind. Visit our Sustainability page to learn more about our environmental processes.

Size & Specification Guide

Illuminated signs come in many formats, and dimensions are tailored to the site.

Lightboxes

600 x 800 mm, 1000 x 1500 mm or made to measure

Built-up letters

from 200 mm high to large-scale architectural features

Totems

from 2 m to 6 m tall depending on location

Mounting heights

  • Fascia signs: fitted at shopfront level
  • Projecting signs: 2.4 m or higher to clear pedestrian areas

Lead times

  • Standard illuminated signage: 2–4 weeks from approval
  • Complex builds and multi-site rollouts: scheduled as required

All details, including brightness and power requirements, are confirmed after survey.

Maintenance & Aftercare


Illuminated signs need care to perform at their best. We offer both scheduled and reactive maintenance services.

  • Cleaning and inspection of panels and frames
  • Electrical and LED checks
  • Replacement of drivers, modules and isolators if required
  • Retrofitting old fluorescent or neon signs with LEDs
  • Recoating, repainting or refreshing fascias

Our goal is to keep your signage bright, safe and efficient for years to come.

Client Testimonials

Illuminated Signs FAQs

Do illuminated signs need planning permission?

In many cases, yes. This is especially true for shopfronts, projecting signs or signage in conservation areas. We can prepare drawings and submit applications on your behalf.

With proper care, LED-illuminated signs typically last 5 – 10 years or longer. Non-illuminated panels can last even longer with minimal maintenance.

Yes. We use LED systems that are bright, low-voltage and cost-effective to run. They are significantly more efficient than older fluorescent or neon systems.

We manufacture a full range including built-up letters, fret cut trays, lightboxes, projecting signs, shopfront fascias, and totems. Each option can be tailored to your brand and environment.

Yes. Our installation teams are fully trained, hold IPAF, PASMA and CSCS qualifications, and work across the UK.

Absolutely. We can clean, repair and service existing signs, as well as retrofit old systems with efficient LED lighting.

Panels are usually produced in aluminium, ACM or acrylic. Built-up letters are formed from aluminium or stainless steel. Acrylic and polycarbonate are often used for illuminated faces.

Yes. Many projecting signs, lightboxes and totems are designed to be visible from both directions.

Yes. Our illuminated signs are weatherproof and built for durability, with protective coatings available for extra resilience.

Yes. We use precision colour-matching technology to ensure printed graphics, vinyls and illumination all match your brand identity.

Brightness can be adjusted to suit your setting. We use high-efficiency LEDs that meet lighting compliance, so signs are visible without causing glare.

Lead times vary depending on complexity. Standard projects usually take 2–4 weeks from design approval. Larger rollouts or bespoke builds are scheduled to programme.

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