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Sign installation in Raleigh, NC
A good sign can still fail if it goes up wrong. We mount, anchor and wire the signs we build, on walls, poles and new foundations across the Triangle.
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The last step, and the one everyone sees
Installation is where a sign meets your building. The right anchors depend on what the wall is made of, a ground sign needs a footing sized for its height and the wind it will catch, and a lit sign needs power run to it safely. Get any of that wrong and you end up with a crooked sign, water in the wall or a failed inspection.
Because we design and build the sign ourselves, the install is planned before fabrication starts. We know where the mounting points are, how the wiring will reach the sign and what the permit drawings promised the city. Then our crew puts it up, checks that it's level and secure, and lights it up before we leave.
What we install
Channel letters and wall signs
Letters mounted straight to the wall or to a raceway that carries the wiring. We lay out a pattern first so the spacing and height match the drawing.
Monument and ground signs
Set on a concrete footing, with power trenched in for lit signs. We coordinate with your landscaper when the sign sits in a planted bed.
Pylon and cabinet faces
New cabinets and replacement faces on tall signs, worked from a lift so the face seats evenly in the frame.
Blade and projecting signs
Brackets anchored into solid structure, since a sign that sticks out from the wall puts more load on its mounts.
Lobby, interior and ADA signs
Lobby logos on standoffs or stone, and room signs placed at the height and spot the ADA requires.
Signs we've built and installed
Irish PubLit sign at night
Claire'sMall lit channel letters
CellaxsMall storefront lit letters
Bimmer Performance CenterLit ground sign
Maplewood Family DentalLit dimensional logo on building
Murphy's RidgeHanging sign on timber over stone
Oxford HillsStone pillar plaque
Oxford HillsPlaque on stone wall
Kiddie AcademyPanel on stone monument
Calvary ChapelMonument with LED message board
Building lettering on fire station
Bongiorno & SonCarved wall sign with gooseneck lights
AlpacaDimensional letters on building
Boardroom SalonHanging blade sign
Young & AssociatesHanging blade sign on porch
PolishedVertical lit blade sign
AlpacaRound blade sign
Boardroom SalonCorner storefront wall signs
Anise PhoLit logo and letters on brick
SwarovskiStorefront letters in mall
Granite Falls ApartmentsBrick entrance wall with plaque
Advance Community HealthMonument sign
Glenn Lewis / Erie InsuranceStone column monument with two panels
Beachwood ParkMonument on stone base
The Pointe ApartmentsArchitectural entrance monument
Asbury ChurchMonument on stone base
SapiensOval monument sign
Allen Aesthetic SurgeryMonument sign in landscaping
Shaba ShabuLit letters on restaurant facade at dusk
Mira Auto SalesLarge cabinet face being installed
Yogurt ExpressionsLit dimensional logo
Suede LoungeOval projecting sign with neon ring
River ParkBrick and stone monument with dimensional letters
How an installation is planned
Site check
We look at the wall or ground, where power is, and what is overhead or underground.
Mounting plan
Anchors, brackets or footings are chosen for the surface and the size of the sign.
Permit
The city approves the drawings, including footing and electrical details where needed.
Install
The crew mounts, levels and seals the sign, and connects power for lit signs.
Final check
We test the lighting, clean up the site and line up any inspection the permit calls for.
What goes into a solid installation
- The right anchor for the wall
- Brick, block, concrete, wood framing, metal panels and glass each take different hardware. Drywall alone cannot hold much weight, so heavier signs need to reach the studs or blocking behind it.
- Footings for ground signs
- Monuments and pylons sit on concrete footings. In Raleigh, a ground sign taller than 42 inches needs a sealed, engineered footing detail with the permit application.
- Power for lit signs
- Lit signs need a circuit run to them, often through a raceway or a trench. Raleigh requires an electrical inspection for an illuminated sign on top of the sign permit.
- Utilities below ground
- Before any digging for a footing, underground lines get located through NC 811 so nobody hits a gas or power line.
- Sealing the wall
- Every hole drilled into an exterior wall is a place water can get in. Penetrations get sealed so the building stays dry.
Sign installation questions
Do I need a permit to install a sign?
For most permanent outdoor signs, yes. In Raleigh, wall signs, ground signs and projecting signs all need a sign permit, and lit signs also need an electrical inspection. We file the permit and schedule the installation once it is issued.
Can you mount a sign on brick or stone?
Yes. Brick, stone, concrete and block all take masonry anchors drilled into solid material. We plan the anchor points with the sign so they land where the wall can carry the load.
Do you handle the electrical for a lit sign?
Yes. Connecting power is part of installing a lit sign. We plan where the power comes from during the site visit, so the wiring is ready when the sign arrives.
Do ground signs need a concrete foundation?
Permanent ground signs do. The footing keeps the sign plumb and holds it in high wind. For taller signs in Raleigh, the city wants an engineered footing design before it issues the permit.
Will installation damage my building?
A sign has to be fastened to something, so there will be anchor holes. We place them where the drawings say, use hardware made for your wall type and seal every exterior penetration.
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.
Related reading
- ADA Sign Height Requirements: Mounting Rules Explained
ADA tactile signs mount with the text between 48 and 60 inches up, on the latch side of the door. The 2010 rules for room, restroom and parking signs.
- How Much Does a Business Sign Cost? Raleigh Price Ranges
Typical business sign costs in Raleigh, from PVC and ADA signs to channel letters and stone monuments, plus what drives the price and how to get a real quote.
Get a free sign installation quote
Tell us what you need and where it goes. Carlo will get back to you with questions or a price.
- Free quote, no obligation
- We handle the permit
- Design, build and install in one shop
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