Custom Signsfor Calgary Businesses:Channel Letters, Light Boxes and Neon, Built and Installed by Our Team

Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Signs in Calgary

1. 01How much does a custom sign cost in Calgary?

   Custom sign pricing varies significantly depending on the type of sign, size, materials, lighting and complexity of the project. There is no single fixed price for every sign. Our 3D channel letters start at approximately CAD $12 per inch of letter height, per letter. A new single-sided light box costs CAD $350 plus CAD $65 per square foot of the face, so a 4 × 8 ft box comes to about CAD $2,430. All prices are before GST. If your existing light box can be reused, a new face or new graphics costs much less. For a first estimate, use the online calculators or read how much channel letters cost.

2. 02How long does it take to make a custom sign?

   Most custom signs are completed within approximately two weeks. The production timeline begins after the 50% deposit is received and the project details are confirmed.

3. 03Is the site visit free?

   In Calgary, yes: we visit, measure the wall and check the power and access at no charge. Outside Calgary, a site visit before the contract is signed costs CAD $100 plus GST, and we credit it toward your order if you go ahead. Visits after the contract is signed are free. See what we check on the visit.

4. 04Do you install the signs you manufacture?

   Yes. We provide installation for the signs we manufacture. Installation is priced separately from the sign itself because the cost depends on the location, mounting method and complexity of the installation. Our typical installation rate is CAD $100 per hour plus GST. More about sign installation.

5. 05Do you work outside Calgary?

   Yes. Besides Calgary we design, build and install signs for businesses in Chestermere, Airdrie, Cochrane and Okotoks.

6. 06Can you make a sign from my existing logo?

   Yes. We can work with almost any logo file format, although SVG is preferred whenever available. If you only have another file type or a reference image, send it to us and we can prepare the artwork for production. Design preparation is included in the price of the sign. There is no separate design fee. Our guide explains which logo files work best.

7. 07Channel letters or a light box: which should I choose?

   Channel letters are individual letters, so the name reads as part of the building. A light box is one lit panel: it carries a detailed logo, photos and many colours, and its graphics are easy to change later. Plaza rules and your logo often decide it. Our guide compares the two: channel letters vs a light box.

8. 08Can you renew an old light box instead of making a new one?

   Often, yes. If the cabinet is sound, we replace the face, the graphics or the lighting and keep the cabinet. A new face or new graphics includes removal and reinstallation, and it costs much less than a new light box.

9. 09Do you help with sign permits in Calgary?

   Yes. We handle all the sign permit paperwork: we prepare the drawings, specifications and documents and submit the application on your behalf. If you prefer to apply yourself, you get the complete package from us, ready to submit. See sign permit support.

10. 10Do your signs come with a warranty?

    Yes. A new sign has a 2-year warranty covering the LED lighting, power supply, sign structure, materials and installation. For a new face, new graphics or new lighting in an existing light box, the warranty covers the new parts and our work. The warranty does not cover damage caused by severe weather, accidental damage, vandalism or intentional damage.

11. 11How long does a sign last?

    A well-made sign can serve 10 years and more. The LED modules are rated by their manufacturer for up to 50,000 hours; when they wear out, they are replaced and the sign stays on the wall. More in our guide on how long LED signs last.