The "usual" process for area
customers is to meet you on site to find out what you
want, and to inspect the installation location. We
will take digital pictures of sign locations, and
measurements of the building if this is an attached sign.
We usually have a pretty good idea of
what the City and landlord will allow in signs, so we
can point you in a direction that will ultimately be
allowed. We can make observations and point-out
possible design details that will enhance the success of
your signs.
Before we prepare your quotation we
will need:
"Landlord Sign Requirements" from
your lease if applicable, so we can verify what your
landlord allows.
The locations address, so we can
check City Sign Ordinances and City Special Sign
Districts to verify what is allowed by the City.
A plat of the property showing
easements if this is a detached sign, or an attached
sign being installed in Southlake, Texas.
We will then prepare:
Drawings of the signs, how they
will be made, and installed. The drawings will
show each sign, in scale, installed on the building if
applicable. The drawings will document that the
signs meets Underwriter's Laboratory Sign Buyer's
Guidelines and are a "Listed" product.
Certified engineering for detached
signs certifying that the designs and installations will
withstand a 100 mph wind (in central Texas, 140 mph in
Florida.)
Your design approvals, in writing.
We will modify the sign designs until you are happy.
Your landlord's approvals, in
writing (this is actually to protect you.)
Your City's approved Sign Permits,
which we will apply for.
Now we can begin construction of your
signs.
Installation time for attached signs
is usually 2-3 weeks, for detached signs 4-6 weeks after
we begin construction.
With your written approval we will begin construction of
your signs prior to receiving your landlord's approval and
the City sign permit, but you are responsible for any
wasted costs incurred if either disapproves your signs for
any reason!
Permit, Production, Installation and Servicing Scheduling
Permitting, production
and installation planning is a complicated process (but
we’re good at it!)
You will have computer
access to view the progress, and projected completion
dates, on your project(s). You will also receive periodic
emails if you desire.
Portable Signs, Banners, and Pendants
We furnish our customers a "Grand
Opening Package" featuring a free parking lot
"Coming Soon" free-standing portable sign to attract
attention while their sign is being constructed.
We can also supply banners and pendants.
"Coming Soon" and/or "Grand Opening"
Banners, pendants (small plastic flags on a rope), and
portable signs are very good ideas if your landlord and
City allow them.
Almost every City requires an additional Sign Permit for
banners and portable signs, and allows their use for one
month four times a year. Most cities do not allow
pendants.
We will file for your Portable Sign, banner, and pendant
permits for free while we are filing for your major sign
permit. See our "Permits
& Approvals" page under "Installation
& Service." We only charge for the actual
cost of the City permits.
Almost no City allows banners to be placed on existing
free-standing signs, fences, or between light poles.
Click our "Other
Products" tab for construction details on
banners.
