What Is the Typical Price to Install Business Signs?

Business Signs Cost

Business signs cost approximately $10 to $100,000, depending largely on the type. The least-expensive options are about $10 to $100 per square foot and usually don’t include installation or additional services like wiring for electricity. High-end products, including installation, run from about $150 to $300 per square foot.

Outdoor LED and Digital Signs Prices

Outdoor LED and digital signs prices range between $750 and $30,000. You can expect to pay $750 to $2,000 for smaller sizes and lower resolution. Pros charge about $20,000 to $30,000 for a custom design and professional installation.

LED signs add color and interest to a building's exterior. You also get the convenience of being able to alter the wording or copy anytime.

Neon Sign Cost

The average neon sign cost is between $50 and $800, assuming you already have the wiring and an outlet ready to plug in. You'll pay the most for complicated designs or multiple colors. Neon styles offer a classic or vintage look to a building. They're also among the best choices if you're on a tight budget.

Outdoor Electronic Signs

Outdoor electronic sign prices are about $50 to $30,000, although most run around $5,000 to $10,000. If you’re looking for a small one with a basic logo and minimal or no lighting, you’ll pay as little as $50. Tall options that require a pole or a concrete base cost approximately $20,000 to $30,000. 

Vinyl Lettering

Expect to pay between $10 and $100 for a complete vinyl lettering sign setup, with vinyl lettering prices ranging from less than $1 to $2 per letter, depending on the size. Since they're easy to order online, installation usually isn't included. Hiring a pro to place them on your window will cost you approximately $100 to $200.

Channel Letter Signs

Channel letter signs cost between $4,000 and $20,000, depending on the size and lighting options. Reverse channel letters can cost up to 30% more. These prices include professional installation, which is a requirement in most cases given the heavy and relatively complicated nature of this type of signage.

Channel letters add depth to your sign with three-dimensional words that burst out of the wall. They cost more than most non-electric options because they’re harder to build and use more materials.

Outdoor Lighted Sign

Outdoor lighted sign prices range from $500 to $5,000. The least-expensive styles are small and usually have backlighting in a single color. Adding simple lighting to a sign gives it a modern look without making it too flashy. If you want to advertise to customers at night but can't afford LED, outdoor lighted signs offer a more budget-friendly option.

Pylon and Pole Sign 

Pylon and pole signs cost around $20,000 to $100,000 for most sizes. The higher end of the range usually includes signs with LED lighting. This signage style is perfect when you need to grab attention from a distance. A tall and stylish billboard that people can see from long distances can cost as much as $200,000. 

Fabric Signs

Fabric signs cost around $200 to $400 and are usually made of vinyl or nylon. These signs can be freestanding or in the form of a banner hanging flat outside of a building. They're a popular option because of their versatile design options.

Awning Signs

The average cost of awning signs is $500 to $5,000. This covers the material cost for an awning and installation. Awning signs consist of custom graphics printed on large sheets of canvas or other material stretched on a frame located above a store’s doorway, window, or patio. They’re popular among cafes, boutique stores, and restaurants.

In addition to helping you advertise or market your business, awnings can also help protect customers and parts of your establishment from weather elements. They can provide shade when it’s sunny, and they’ll protect doorways and windows from the water that runs off the roof when it’s raining.

Punched Metal Signs

Punched metal signs cost between $100 and $1,500. On top of their affordability, they come in various styles and designs. These signs are also weather-resistant and thus durable.

Church Sign Prices

Church signage pricing ranges from $5,000 to $50,000. Like business signs, there are several options to choose from. Marquees with static letters and simple backlighting cost the least, while options with digital or LED lighting run higher.

Cost of Digital Church Signs

Digital church signs cost about $5,000 to $50,000. The most common sizes will average between $10,000 and $20,000.

Church Marquee Sign Prices

Church marquees are approximately $5,000 to $10,000. At the lower end of the range, you’ll get a freestanding sign with adjustable letters and basic backlighting. If you want a digital one, budget for $10,000 or higher.

Other Sign Pricing

You can get other types of signs for between $40 and $20,000. The most expensive of these are monuments, which can run up to $20,000. Printed banners are the least expensive, going for $450 at most.

Monument Sign Cost

Monument signs cost around $5,000 to $20,000. This style often features a rock surround to make it fit in with the natural landscape. If you want one that’s unusually tall or broad, budget for the higher cost estimate of $20,000.

Interpretive Sign Cost

Interpretive signs range from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the base. Options with a simple post mount run the least, while styles with a small enclosure for weather protection cost the most.

Hand-Painted Signs Pricing

Hand-painted signs cost around $200 to $2,000. For most options, you’ll need to install them indoors or in another area with limited rain or snow.

Banner Prices

Banner prices are about $40 to $450. The most common material is vinyl. This style usually requires hanging, so you’ll want to make sure you have a place to hook rope.

Signage Pricing Cost Factors

Other than type, several factors affect signage pricing. These include the size, complexity, material, and illumination. Here's how each element affects how much you pay for signage.

• Size: Generally, the price of a sign increases proportionally to its size. Large signs require more ink or paint and materials. Additionally, large signs cost more to transport to the site and take longer to install.

• Design complexity: The more complex a sign design is, the more you can expect to pay for it. Intricate designs take longer to create and might also require the use of more characters and colors.

• Material: Some signage styles offer different material options where prices can differ. Plastic and aluminum signs, for example, typically cost less than steel signs. Or signs made with UV ink cost more than those made with solvent ink.

• Illumination: Signs with illumination typically cost more than those without because they’re more expensive to produce and require more labor.

Sign Installation Cost

Sign installation costs around $2,000 to $5,000 for most styles. However, you can pay as little as $100 to $200 for non-complicated ones, such as banners or signs with no electrical components. On top of budgeting for a sign and its installation, you may also need to budget for a few additional services:

• Cost to install electrical wiring: $560–$2,300

• Cost of building permit: $440–$2,320

DIY Signage Installation vs. Hire a Pro

Most permanent signs require professional installation. This is particularly the case for larger sign types or signs you're installing in a difficult-to-reach space.

On top of helping ensure that the sign is fixed securely to avoid any accidents in the future, a custom sign-making pro can help you choose the most appropriate position for your sign where more people can see it.