Exterior Signage for Business | Universal Graphix
Commercial exterior signage Design · manufacture · install Multi-site capability

Exterior commercial signage built to spec and fitted on time

Whether you’re refitting a single office, rolling out across a retail estate, or managing a development hoarding schedule, we design, manufacture, and install exterior signage to your specification and your timeline.

What to include when you get in touch

Site photo, installation surface (brick, cladding, render), rough dimensions, postcode, temporary or permanent, and any brand guidelines or PMS references you have.

PMS & RAL colour-accurate Multi-site delivery Exterior-grade materials Fixed project timelines
We work with Corporate offices & HQ rebrands Retail chains & multi-site operators Facilities management Property developers & construction Industrial & trade premises

What we design, make, and install

The right build depends on what it’s mounted to, how far it needs to read, whether planning applies, and how long it needs to last. Because these factors vary by site, we specify each project individually.

Fascia signage

Building fascias and tray signs

The main external face of your building or shopfront. Since it needs to perform across all weather conditions, we build to your exact elevation width and colour specification.

  • Aluminium composite panels and tray signs
  • PMS and RAL colour-matched finishes
  • Weather-sealed edges and clean fixings
  • Sized for legibility at street or road distance
3D lettering

Built-up letters and dimensional signage

Adds physical depth and a premium finish, which is why it’s popular for corporate buildings and anywhere brand presence at the frontage matters.

  • Fabricated aluminium and acrylic letters
  • Stand-off and flush-mount options
  • Illuminated variants available
  • Brand-standard font and spacing accuracy
Illuminated signage

Lightboxes and illuminated exterior signs

Worth considering if you trade late, sit on a busy road, or your frontage is shaded. Because visibility drops quickly without it, lighting is often the difference between being found and being missed.

  • LED lightboxes and halo-lit letters
  • Consistent brightness across the full face
  • Planning-compliant specifications where required
  • Energy-efficient LED drivers as standard
Projecting signs

Projecting and bracket signage

For high streets, retail parks, and pedestrian areas where people approach from the side rather than head-on. A projecting sign works well alongside fascia signage so you’re visible from both directions.

  • Double-sided blade and bracket signs
  • Illuminated and non-illuminated options
  • Pairs with fascia signage for full coverage
  • Mounting advice for your specific building fabric
Site boards

Development hoardings and site signage

Temporary and semi-permanent exterior signage for construction sites, managed estates, and property developments at any scale. We can coordinate across multi-plot developments so the standard stays consistent throughout.

  • Aluminium composite boards and weatherproof prints
  • Short-term and long-term specification options
  • Safety, wayfinding, and marketing boards
  • Coordinated across multi-plot developments
Window graphics

Exterior window graphics and manifestation

Brand graphics, building regulation manifestation, and window advertising rated for exterior exposure. Since we use exterior-grade vinyl throughout, edges hold and colours stay true for the rated lifespan.

  • Exterior-grade vinyl with a certified lifespan
  • Building regulation-compliant manifestation
  • Solar control and privacy film options
  • Clean installation and clean removal when required

What to look for in a commercial signage supplier

Most exterior signage problems come down to the same issues. So here is where we focus.

Getting it right first time, on your timeline

Commercial projects involve more people than a single shop fit, so there’s more at stake when something goes wrong. Brand teams, facilities managers, planning departments, and contractors on site all need the same outcome: the right sign, in the right place, on the right day.

  • PMS and RAL colour accuracy checked before production, because your brand standards can’t get compromised at the manufacturing stage.
  • Installation scheduled around your programme, so we work to your timeline, coordinate with other trades on site, and flag access issues before they become problems.
  • One team from design through to installation, which means no handoff between separate contractors and no accountability gaps when something needs sorting.
  • Materials specified for your surface and site conditions, rather than a one-spec-fits-all approach that costs you in early replacements.
  • Multi-site delivery for retail rollouts and managed property estates, so you get a consistent standard across every location, not just the first one.

How a commercial signage project works

A straightforward process built for projects with planning requirements, brand sign-off stages, and installation programmes to hit. Since every site is different, we confirm the details before anything is committed.

1

Site survey and scope

Send site photos, dimensions, surface type, and any planning or brand requirements. We confirm feasibility and flag any constraints upfront, because it’s better to know before you’ve committed to a specification.

2

Specification and quote

We specify materials, fixings, finishes, and illumination options so you get a detailed breakdown with a clear price. Not a rough range that changes when the invoice arrives.

3

Artwork approval

We produce visuals for your sign-off, and colour accuracy is checked against your brand guidelines before anything goes to production. This is where changes are easy and cheap to make.

4

Manufacture and installation

Production and fitting by the same team, so installation is scheduled around your programme. One point of contact from brief to handover, with no surprises on site.

Common commercial signage projects

The situations businesses typically come to us with. If yours isn’t listed, get in touch and we’ll tell you whether we can help.

Office relocation or refurbishment

New exterior fascia, lobby signage, and window graphics to match updated brand standards. Since interior and exterior are handled by one team, there’s no need to coordinate between separate suppliers.

Retail estate rollout

Consistent exterior signage across multiple branches on a coordinated schedule, so the standard at every site matches the flagship rather than just approximating it.

Corporate rebrand

Replacing all external signage to a new identity, colour-accurate from your PMS reference. The process is managed to cut site downtime, so operations are disrupted as little as possible.

Property development hoarding

Site boards, hoardings, and directional signage for residential and commercial developments. Because temporary doesn’t mean unprofessional, we offer spec options for both short and long-term needs.

Managed estate maintenance

Ongoing signage maintenance, replacement, and upgrades across a property portfolio. Since you’re dealing with one supplier throughout, there’s less coordination overhead for your team.

Planning-approved replacement signage

Replacing non-compliant or ageing exterior signs where planning consent dictates the specification. We advise on compliant build options and provide drawings to support applications, so you have what you need to progress.

Your questions answered

What facilities managers, procurement teams, and brand managers typically ask us before getting in touch.

About your specification

Can you match our brand guidelines and PMS colour references?

Yes. Send your brand guidelines, PMS references, or RAL codes and we’ll match to specification before production goes ahead. For critical brand colours, a physical swatch or approved brand file works better than relying on screen representations, because digital displays can vary enough to cause issues at sign-off.

Can you manage exterior signage across multiple sites?

Yes. We can coordinate delivery and installation across multiple locations. Send us your site list and any phased rollout requirements and we’ll build the programme around your priorities, so each site is handled in the right order and to the same standard.

Do you handle planning permission for illuminated signage?

We advise on whether your installation needs advertisement consent and what a compliant specification looks like. Planning applications go through your local authority directly, but we provide specification drawings and supporting documentation to strengthen an application and reduce back-and-forth.

About the project process

How long does a commercial signage project typically take?

It depends on scope, materials, and whether access needs specialist equipment. Simple flat panel signs move quickly, while illuminated built-up letters with access constraints take longer to programme. Tell us your deadline and we’ll tell you whether it’s achievable and what we’d need from you to make it work.

What do you need to scope a project?

A site photo, the installation surface (brick, render, cladding, metal), rough dimensions, postcode, and any access constraints or working-hours restrictions on site. If there’s an existing sign, a photo of that also helps us spot structural issues early, before they delay the installation.

Do you provide installation documentation and handover records?

Yes. For commercial projects we provide installation records, product specifications, and handover documentation, so you have what you need for sign-off and your own records. Tell us what your project requires when you get in touch and we’ll confirm what we can supply.

Which areas do you cover for installation?

We cover Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Hertfordshire, and London. For multi-site projects that extend beyond this area, get in touch, because programme size and scope affect what we can accommodate.

Ready to scope your signage project?

Send a site photo, rough dimensions, your postcode, and the deadline you’re working to. We’ll come back with build options, a clear specification, and a fixed price.

Or call us: 01376 297750