interior AND exterior Commercial signage

Back-Lit Signs • Monument Signs • Channel Letters • Plaques • Interior Displays

NEW BUILDING SIGN PROCESs

​Thank you for your interest in ordering a new, custom fabricated sign from Global Signs. We are family-owned and have been in business in the Atlanta area since 1952.

As most people are unfamiliar with the process of designing and fabricating a custom sign, we thought it would be prescient to type up this brief explanatory memo as to how the process unfolds.

We hope that this ten-point memo is helpful as far as explaining our process. We know that it is very important to set expectations for our customers on the front end, so that we reduce the chances for any misunderstandings on the back end.
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Thank you again for your interest in working with Global Signs; we truly appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Expect approximately 4 weeks from start to finish (at a minimum).

While there are variables that come into play whereby this time frame can be shortened (or lengthened), most custom projects are a 4-week project.

In order to ascertain exact measurements, we will send someone out to survey the building where the sign will eventually be mounted.

After the survey is completed, a proof is created by one of our designers, and an accompanying estimate is generated as well.

Once the estimate has been agreed to & signed off on, Global Signs requires a 50% deposit to initiate the project.

You will work with one of our designers to finalize the artwork for your sign.

We must have your sign-off in order to begin the process of fabrication.

In order to begin the permitting process, we must have an approval letter from the building owner and/or manager that grants Global Signs their approval to erect a sign on this property (the building address must be denoted in this letter).

We may also need a copy of your business license and a C.O. (certificate of occupancy).

These are your responsibilities, as Global Signs has a policy of not getting involved in this part of the process.

All new building signs must be permitted by the governing authority in your respective county or city.

The cost of this service ranges from approximately $150.00 up to $300.00 (or more), and this will occupy a line-item in the estimate that we generate for your sign.

The governing authority also has ordinances that determine what types of signs–and what size signs–are allowed within their jurisdiction.

Once steps 1-7 have been completed, the requisite materials are ordered, and then work can begin on your sign.

From the time of your initial deposit to the completion is typically two weeks (i.e., ten working days).

As your project nears its completion, we will set up an approximate day and time for the installation of your sign.

Once the installation is complete to your satisfaction, the final invoice is generated, with the 50% remaining balance due on receipt.