DE Signs North East designs, manufactures and installs high-quality illuminated signs across Sunderland and the North East. From LED illuminated fascia signs to backlit light boxes and halo-lit lettering, we make your business visible day and night.
Whether you need illuminated shop signs, illuminated business signs, or light-up signage for your premises, our team has over 45 years of experience delivering high-quality illuminated signage throughout Tyne and Wear.
Illuminated flat panel signs mounted to your shopfront fascia. Energy-efficient LED modules provide even illumination across the entire sign face. Ideal for retail units, restaurants, and high street shops.
From £540 | 5-7 year lifespan
3D fabricated lettering with internal LED illumination. Letters are individually made from acrylic or aluminium with LED modules inside, creating a bold, premium look. Available face-lit, halo-lit, or both.
From £100 per letter | 7-10 year lifespan
Letters or logos with LEDs mounted at the rear, casting a glow onto the wall behind. Creates a sophisticated, high-end effect popular with restaurants, hotels, and corporate offices.
From £110 per letter | 7-10 year lifespan
Aluminium or steel fabricated boxes with translucent acrylic faces and internal LED lighting. Double-sided options available for projecting signs. Durable, weatherproof, and ideal for exterior use.
From £780 | 7-10 year lifespan
Flexible LED neon tubing that replicates the neon aesthetic without the fragility or high running costs. Perfect for bars, salons, and creative interior displays.
From £300 | 5-7 year lifespan
Double-sided illuminated signs that project from your building at 90 degrees. Highly visible to foot traffic from both directions. Includes bracket and installation.
From £900 | 7-10 year lifespan
We use premium Samsung and LG LED modules rated for 50,000+ hours of continuous use. All LEDs are IP65 or IP67 rated for exterior use, meaning they are fully waterproof and dust-resistant. Running costs are typically £15-£40 per year for a standard shopfront sign.
Letter housings are fabricated from 3mm cast acrylic or 2mm aluminium, depending on size and application. Aluminium returns are powder-coated to match your brand colours. All trims are colour-matched for a seamless finish.
Every illuminated sign uses a CE-certified, IP67-rated LED driver (power supply) mounted in an accessible location for easy maintenance. We size each driver to run at 80% capacity, extending lifespan. All installations are Part P compliant and certified.
Sign faces use 5mm cast acrylic available in opal, white, or any RAL colour. Cast acrylic offers superior light transmission (92%) compared to extruded acrylic, ensuring even, consistent illumination with no hot spots.
We visit your premises to measure, assess mounting points, and discuss your vision. Free of charge within Tyne and Wear.
We create scaled visuals showing how the sign will look on your building, with a fixed-price quote and specification sheet.
All signs are built in-house at our Gateshead workshop. We fabricate, wire, and test every sign before it leaves the factory.
Our certified installers fit your sign at a time that suits you. All electrical work is certified and Part P compliant.
Typical lead time: 2-3 weeks from approved design to installation. Rush jobs available on request.
Sanskrit restaurant wanted an illuminated fascia that would make their name stand out to passing traffic and pedestrians, day and night. We designed and manufactured a full LED-illuminated fascia sign at our Blaydon workshop, matched to their branding, with face-lit lettering for maximum after-dark impact.
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In most cases, yes. Illuminated signs in Sunderland require advertisement consent from Sunderland City Council, especially if they are illuminated or larger than 0.3 square metres. We handle the planning application process for you as part of our service. Read our guide on planning permission for signs in Sunderland for full details.
A standard LED fascia sign starts from around £540. Built-up illuminated letters range from £100 per letter. A full illuminated shopfront sign with built-up letters typically costs £1,800-£4,200 depending on size, materials, and complexity. We provide fixed-price quotes after a free site survey. No surprises.
Quality LED modules are rated for 50,000+ hours. That is over 5 years of continuous 24/7 use. In practice, you can expect 7-10 years of reliable service. LED power supplies may need replacing after 5-7 years, but this is a straightforward and inexpensive fix.
No. Modern LED signage is extremely energy-efficient. A typical shopfront illuminated sign costs £15-£40 per year in electricity, significantly less than older fluorescent or halogen alternatives. LEDs also produce very little heat, which extends the life of the sign materials.
Yes. We regularly repair and upgrade existing illuminated signs, replacing dead LED modules, swapping old fluorescent tubes for energy-efficient LEDs, or refacing signs with new branding. If your existing sign housing is sound, upgrading the internals is often far cheaper than a full replacement.
Three generations of craftsmanship, honesty, and quality service.
Three generations of family sign-making expertise across the North East.
Design, manufacture and installation all handled by our own team — never outsourced.
Free site surveys and honest, no-obligation quotations on every project.
A selection of our illuminated signs projects.
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