1. Define the job
Write down what the sign needs to achieve: identify the building, welcome visitors, distinguish an entrance or direct people through a property. If you need more than one sign, give each a separate job.
2. Photograph the route
- The whole building or property entrance.
- The view from the customer’s approach, taken safely.
- The proposed mounting surface and existing sign hardware.
- The route from parking to the door or reception.
3. Gather brand files
Include your best logo file, the exact business name, colors and any brand guidelines. Identify the person who can approve the design and confirm whether artwork changes are part of the request.
4. Collect property requirements
Ask the property owner for current sign criteria. Share any known approval process, access restrictions or previous sign documentation. Requirements depend on the actual address and proposed work; do not assume that a nearby sign establishes what is allowed.
5. Describe the scope
- New sign, replacement or a wider rebrand?
- Approximate dimensions, clearly marked as estimates.
- Illumination, removal, installation and surface repair to discuss.
- Target date and any opening or building handover dependencies.
- A budget range if you have one.
6. Compare a complete proposal
Review the artwork, materials, mounting, lighting, approvals, site checks and installation together. Ask which details remain to be confirmed. A useful decision compares the full scope rather than a sign face alone.
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