Dorset
Projecting signs in Dorset
Bracket position matters on sensitive buildings in the South West, especially if your Dorset premises are listed or in a conservation area.
Bracket fixings depend on the wall, so we check the brick, stone or render on your Dorset premises at the outset. If customers walk past your Dorset shop without seeing the fascia, a sign at right angles can catch them from along the street.
What do we offer in Dorset?
How much does it cost in Dorset?
As a guide, allow £295 to £995 ex VAT per sign. Upper-floor businesses in the South West can use a projecting sign to show customers which Dorset door leads to them. Your written quote shows travel, access and any out-of-hours work.
Check the planning rules for Dorset
Which towns do you cover?
Common questions
Do you cover all of Dorset?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch, Dorchester, Poole.
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.
Do I need permission for a projecting sign?
Often, yes. In England, non-illuminated signs may have deemed consent, but lit ones lose that route in conservation areas and similar places. The highway authority may also license anything over the pavement. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own rules, and we check these first.
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.
Projecting signs in Dorset
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.