County Durham
Projecting signs in County Durham
If customers walk past your County Durham shop without seeing the fascia, a sign at right angles can catch them from along the street.
Before fixing anything over the pavement in County Durham, we check what clearance the highway or roads authority expects and whether it needs a licence. Owners across the North East can add a projecting sign to a fascia order, so the County Durham frontage can be measured and fitted together.
What do we offer in County Durham?
How much does it cost in County Durham?
Budget £295 to £995 ex VAT per sign. Upper-floor businesses in the North East can use a projecting sign to show customers which County Durham door leads to them. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.
Check the planning rules for County Durham
Which towns do you cover?
- Bishop Auckland
- Chester-le-Street
- Consett
- Darlington
- Durham
- Hartlepool
- Newton Aycliffe
- Peterlee
- Spennymoor
- Stanley
Common questions
Do you cover all of County Durham?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across County Durham, including Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Darlington.
Who is responsible if a sign falls?
Usually the person who owns or controls the sign, which makes regular checks worthwhile. Your public liability cover should include it, and your lease may say who maintains it. Look at the bracket and fixings every so often, particularly after high winds.
How high does a projecting sign need to be?
Many authorities expect at least 2.5 m clear above the pavement, and some ask for more. In England, lit signs relying on Class 4B deemed consent must meet 2.5 m. The highway authority may set its own clearance, and rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Will a projecting sign damage my wall?
It should not, if the bracket is fixed into sound masonry with the right anchors. Older brick or stone may need different fixings, and listed buildings will need consent. We check the wall first and use mortar joints for fixings where that is the better choice.
Projecting signs in County Durham
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.