Thanks for everyone that contributes here, I do lots of reading and learning here, and have had to ask for help a couple of times(and recieved great answers.)Back again for more help.
Neighbor is a real estate agent and is asking me to do a 4x4 double sided sign on 4x4 post, I have never done this before and was looking for info as to what materials to use and what type of pricing to base it on? installed and not installed prices would be great.
I am normally just doing fleet van graphics, but i do have a complete wood working shop at home.
Thanks for all the great advice and people here.
Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
We will need more details such as - how much copy - heavy, medium or light copy; any logos involved; is this a temporary sign; any specifications on colors; do we include the 4x4 posts - how long are they to be; are the posts to be painted? How far away is the installation site; easy digging? There could be a huge range in price here but off the top of my head I'd say $250 - $500 installed.
Posted by Steve Nuttle (Member # 2645) on :
Mickey I agree with Jean. We need more details. A 4 x4 sign on a single 4 x 4 post will be tough especially since it is double sided. It would be best to use 2 4 x4's and grove them to accept whatever thickness your sign turns out to be. I would use alumilite or dibond if you can get it in a color that is suitable. Otherwise you can paint it to whatever you need. Depending on the copy and/or logo I would price it somewhere in the $250.00 to $350.00 range for just the sign. The posts I price out at cost plus 40% and labor to paint or stain or what ever. I try to never include installation in a quote for a sign. Instead, if the client wants it installed I bill them seperately at $75.00/hour/man. I have done too many installs where no matter how carefully you scope it out you run into the unexpected and it takes longer than planned. This is especially true if you have to dig hole to set posts. Hope this helps some.
Posted by M Warren (Member # 2523) on :
Thanks for all replys, The sign will be on 2 4x4 post, all white with Single color, no logo and medium color. I was planning on routing the groove in the 4x4's for the sign.Probably be up for about a year. I have seen the Plastic post and all the hardware for the sign systems, has anyone tried this? Or should i just stay with the 4x4 post and alumilite?
Posted by Bob Stephens (Member # 858) on :
Give him the basic sign but at least try to upsell him on something a little nicer (more expensive). All he can say is no.
My question is this. Why only a sign for a year to a subdivision entrance? Why wouldnt a permanent sign be going in?
Give him some choices in design and material. You might be surprised.
Posted by Jeffrey Vrstal (Member # 2271) on :
This is in our (almost) new code... (a) Temporary subdivision signs are permitted for the identification of homes or non-residential uses for sale or rent in a subdivision under construction. They shall be limited to two (2) per subdivision, fifty (50) sq. ft. each in area. They shall observe the front yard setback of the principal use, be located at least fifty (50) feet from all other boundaries of the site and not exceed eight (8) feet in height above the curb. Owner shall remove the sign(s) within two (2) years of the date of the sign permit.
(b) Subdivision identification signs shall only bear the subdivision name, with a maximum of one (1) located at each entrance. No sign shall exceed thirty-two (32) sq. ft. in area nor twelve (12) ft. in height above the curb. The location of said signs will be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator prior to approval.
Not that this has anything to do with your situation, but it could be an explanation to the previous question. I don't know if you are talking about something permanent at this time or something temporary, that could make a difference in your price plan.
