Hertfordshire
Projecting signs in Hertfordshire
Before fixing anything over the pavement in Hertfordshire, we check what clearance the highway or roads authority expects and whether it needs a licence.
Bracket fixings depend on the wall, so we check the brick, stone or render on your Hertfordshire premises at the outset. Upper-floor businesses in the East of England can use a projecting sign to show customers which Hertfordshire door leads to them.
What do we offer in Hertfordshire?
How much does it cost in Hertfordshire?
Budget £295 to £995 ex VAT per sign. Bracket position matters on sensitive buildings in the East of England, especially if your Hertfordshire premises are listed or in a conservation area. We set out every cost in writing before work starts.
Check the planning rules for Hertfordshire
Which towns do you cover?
- Bishop's Stortford
- Hatfield
- Hemel Hempstead
- Hertford
- Hitchin
- Letchworth
- St Albans
- Stevenage
- Watford
- Welwyn Garden City
Common questions
Do you cover all of Hertfordshire?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Hertfordshire, including Bishop's Stortford, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford.
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.
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.
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 Hertfordshire
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.