Monument Design
We engineer and manufacture custom exterior signs built for long-term use. Our 100,000-square-foot facility supports single locations and multi-location sign programs.
Types of Monument Signs
We build custom signage for businesses, healthcare facilities, office campuses, shopping centers, and mixed-use properties. Choose from LED lighting, stone finishes, tenant directories, and digital message centers.
Sign Materials & Construction
We build each sign with steel, aluminum, and durable finishes. Choose stone veneer, brick, stucco, or decorative concrete to match your property.
Premium Materials
Choose materials that match your building and brand.
Aluminum & Steel
Strong, lightweight, and durable.
ACM Panels
Clean, durable composite panels.
Polycarbonate
Impact-resistant cabinet sign faces.
Sign Foam
Durable material for dimensional signs.
LED Lighting Options
LED lighting helps people see your sign.
Backlit Letters
Create a bright glow behind each letter.
Internally Lit Letters
Provide bright, even lighting.
Face-Lit Letters
Bright faces make signs easy to read.
Halo-Lit Letters
Create a soft glow behind each letter.
Engineering & Manufacturing Process
We engineer and manufacture custom exterior signage for long-term exterior use. Our 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility supports projects ranging from individual business locations to multi-location sign programs.
Engineering
Sign design
Fabrication
Steel and aluminum
Installation
Installation and electrical
Final Completion
Quality Check
Commercial Signage Installation
We plan each commercial sign installation around the site and project needs. Our project managers handle every step, including:
- Permits
- Utility locating
- Digging
- Foundation work
- Crane scheduling (when needed)
- Electrical work
- Inspections
- Final testing
Our team manages every installation to help ensure safe, high-quality work that meets local codes.
Sign Renovation & Rebranding
We update existing signs to improve their look, refresh your brand, and extend their life. We check each sign to decide if an update is the right choice and make sure it meets current building codes.
Common renovation services include:
- New sign faces
- Logo and graphic updates
- LED lighting upgrades
- New tenant panels
- Digital message center upgrades
- Repainting and refinishing
- Structural repairs
- Electrical upgrades
We renovate existing signs for single locations and multi-location businesses while keeping your branding consistent.
Monument signs sit closer to the ground and are commonly used at property entrances. Pylon signs stand taller and provide greater visibility from highways and busy roads. The right option depends on your property, viewing distance, traffic patterns, local sign codes, and visibility needs.
Monument Signs vs. Pylon Signs
Planning Your Monument Sign
A well-designed entrance sign creates a strong first impression. It helps people find your property and supports your brand.
Benefits for Your Property
Property Identification
Makes your property easy to find and supports your brand.
Visitor Wayfinding
Helps direct visitors to entrances, buildings, and businesses.
Long-Term Value
Built to last and easy to update as your business grows.
These signs must meet local building and zoning rules before installation. Sign size, location, lighting, and setbacks all affect the design.
Our Permitting Services Include
- Zoning and code review
- Engineering support
- Permit preparation and submission
- Plan review support
- Inspection coordination
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Permitting & Code Compliance
Featured Monument Sign Projects
Explore custom monument sign projects designed, manufactured, and installed by Thomas Sign for commercial properties nationwide.
Monument Sign FAQs
What is a commercial monument sign?
Businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, shopping centers, office campuses, and mixed-use properties commonly use them. They help identify the property, support the brand, and guide visitors.
What materials make up a monument sign?
The right materials depend on your brand, building style, local weather, and maintenance needs.
Can you illuminate a monument sign?
Yes. We offer several LED lighting options for monument signs. You can choose LED-lit cabinets, halo-lit or face-lit letters, backlit logos, push-through letters, or digital message centers.
Do monument signs require permits?
Most commercial signs require permits. Local rules may require zoning review, engineering drawings, structural plans, and electrical approval.
What is the difference between a monument sign and a pylon sign?
Monument signs provide eye-level visibility and complement your property’s architecture. Pylon signs stand higher on poles or structural supports, making them a better choice for highways and busy roadways.
How long does it take to design and install a monument sign?
Project timelines depend on the design, permits, manufacturing, and site conditions. Each project may require design, engineering, permitting, manufacturing, and installation before completion.
Can monument signs include tenant directories or digital displays?
Yes. Monument signs can include multi-tenant directories, changeable tenant panels, electronic message centers (EMCs), and digital displays. These features work well for shopping centers, office parks, healthcare campuses, and mixed-use developments.
Do you provide nationwide monument sign installation?
Yes. Thomas Sign & Awning provides nationwide project management, permitting, manufacturing, installation coordination, and ongoing service for commercial monument sign projects across the United States.
Need a Custom Monument Sign for Your Property?
Thomas Sign & Awning provides complete monument sign services for businesses across the United States. From design and engineering to permitting, manufacturing, and installation, we manage every stage of your project in-house.
Related Sign Types
Entrance signage works with other commercial signs to improve visibility across your property.
