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Brick and stone monument signs in Raleigh, NC
A brick monument sign is a small piece of architecture. We plan the masonry, the cap, the sign face and the lighting, then take care of the permit and the build.
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Masonry that matches the building behind it
Brick and stone are the materials people trust to last. A monument laid in the same brick as your building, or in stone that echoes the entrance, looks planned rather than added later. It reads as permanent, and that is the message most offices, churches and neighborhoods want to send to everyone who drives past.
The sign part can take several forms: a plaque set into the face of the wall, a carved HDU panel, dimensional letters pinned to the stone, or a sign panel framed by brick columns. We work out the proportions, the footing and any lighting with you, file the permit, and manage the build from the ground up.
Masonry rewards planning. Footings, cap stones, mortar color and how the sign panel sits in the wall all affect how the monument looks in ten years, so we settle those details with you before any stone is ordered.
The parts of a masonry monument
Every brick or stone monument is a base, a cap and a sign face. The choices you make on each one set the look.
Brick bases and columns
Brick laid over a block core, matched to your building where possible. Columns at each end frame the sign and give lights somewhere to sit.
Stone veneer
Ledgestone, fieldstone or stacked stone over the core. Cultured stone gives a similar look with less weight and cost than natural stone.
Cap stones
A cap on each column and along the top of the wall sheds rain away from the masonry and finishes the outline of the sign.
Set-in plaques
A carved HDU or aluminum plaque set into a recess in the wall or fixed to its face. The classic look for neighborhoods and churches.
Panels between piers
A sign panel held between two stone or brick piers. The face can be replaced later without touching the masonry.
Letters on stone
Dimensional letters pinned straight to a smooth stone band or stucco face. Clean and modern, and easy to light from the ground.
Brick and stone monuments we've built
Oxford HillsStone pillar plaque
Oxford HillsPlaque on stone wall
Kiddie AcademyPanel on stone monument
Granite Falls ApartmentsBrick entrance wall with plaque
Glenn Lewis / Erie InsuranceStone column monument with two panels
Beachwood ParkMonument on stone base
Asbury ChurchMonument on stone base
River ParkBrick and stone monument with dimensional letters
How a masonry monument comes together
Site visit
We check setbacks, sight lines from the road, the slope of the ground and where power can reach.
Design
You see the monument drawn to scale with the brick or stone, the caps and the sign face.
Permits
We prepare the site plan and elevation drawings and file them with your town.
Footing and masonry
A concrete footing goes in first, then the core and the brick or stone veneer.
Sign and lighting
The plaque, panel or letters go on, and any lighting is wired and aimed.
Brick, stone or both
- Match the building
- If your building is brick, using the same brick ties the sign to the property. The brick name from the original construction makes a close match much easier.
- Natural stone
- Every piece is different and it weathers well. It is also the heaviest and usually the most expensive option.
- Cultured stone
- Cast to look like natural stone, lighter and more consistent from piece to piece, at a lower cost.
- Mix them
- A stone base with brick columns, or brick with a smooth stucco sign band, lets each material do what it does best.
Brick and stone monument questions
How much does a brick monument sign cost?
It depends on size, materials and whether it lights up. Custom lit brick or stone monuments usually run $5,000 to $25,000 or more. We give you a free, detailed quote after we see the site.
Can you match the brick on our building?
A close match is usually possible. If you know the brick name from when the building went up, that is the fastest route. Otherwise, samples are compared against your wall before anything is ordered.
Should we use real stone or cultured stone?
Natural stone has more variation and real weight, and it costs more. Cultured stone looks very similar from the road, weighs less and costs less. Both last for decades outdoors when they are installed properly.
Do brick monuments need a permit in Raleigh?
Yes. Raleigh requires a permit for most permanent ground signs, with limits on height, setback, size and lighting. We prepare the drawings and file the permit for you.
Can a brick or stone monument be lit?
Yes. Ground spotlights are the most common choice. A sign panel can also be lit from inside, or letters can be lit from behind for a soft glow on the stone.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in North Raleigh and work across the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Garner, Morrisville and Fuquay-Varina.
Get a free brick or stone monument quote
Tell us what you need and where it goes. Carlo will get back to you with questions or a price.
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- We handle the permit
- Design, build and install in one shop
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