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The cost of raising a sign

Cost of business signsHere we compare the price quotes obtained from sign companies. The prices were gathered online or by calling individual firms. Inclusion in this list is not meant to endorse any company, but rather to give small business owners an idea of the range of prices being charged. Prices can change at any time.

Type of sign Company Size Cost
Neon 'Open' or 'Closed' SignsByWeb.com 12" x 30" $119
Reflective 'Handicapped Parking' SignsByWeb.com 12" x 18" $35
Neon 'Open' 7" letters $99
Neon picture of ice cream cone, added to letters VP Signs   $50
Neon coffee cup with three plumes of steam (added to letters) VP Signs 12" square $100
Two-sided quarterboard sign with up to 15 beveled letters on both sides 'Ol Salty's Quarterboards 6" x 30" $185
Double-faced illuminated sign cabinet (ready for artwork) Mulholland Harper Company Choices Program 4' x 8' x 8" $1,440
"Grand Opening" banner SignsByWeb.com 3' x 10' $40
Magnetic car signs SignsByWeb.com 12" x 18" $79 for two
Van graphics with 4 color logos for sides and rear (uninstalled) FastSigns in Portland Maine 17" x 35" logos $362
3 color -- 2 piece acrylic sign face (uninstalled) FastSigns in Portland Maine 4' x 8' $1,085
Entrance door name and logo (uninstalled) FastSigns in Portland Maine 2" letters $58
9 channel letters (installed) City Signs 18" High $2,430
Custom banner Sign-A-Rama, West Palm Beach, Fla. store 6' x 10' $200
Monument Sign-A-Rama, West Palm Beach, Fla. store n/a $100/sq. ft.
Sandblasted wood or foam Sign-A-Rama, West Palm Beach, Fla. store n/a $50 to $60/sq. ft.
Illuminated cabinet with face Sign-A-Rama, West Palm Beach, Fla. store 4' x 8' x 10" $2,200 to $2,300
Double-sided A-frame reader board set Sundown Services 40" x 30" $229
Installation charge FastSigns in Portland, Maine  
$60 per hour

 

-- Posted: Nov. 22, 1999

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