Monument Design
We design weather resistant monument signage to match your property, support your brand, and improve visibility.
We consider:
- Building style
- Brand standards
- Viewing distance
- Long-term durability
Types of Monument Signs
We build custom monument signs typically for businesses, healthcare facilities, office campuses, shopping centers, and mixed-use properties.
Choose from LED lighting, stone finishes, tenant directories, and digital message centers.
Monument Signs Work with Other Sign Types
Monument signs mark property entrances and help potential customers find your business. They also work with other signs to create a complete sign system.
Sign Materials & Construction
We build wall signs with aluminum, steel, ACM panels, polycarbonate, and sign foam. We choose the right materials for your design, location, and performance needs.
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 design and manufacture custom wall signs in our 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. We use quality materials, modern equipment, and inspect every sign before installation.
Engineering
Sign design
Fabrication
Steel and aluminum
Installation
Installation and electrical
Final Completion
Quality Check
Commercial Signage Installation
Installing a commercial sign takes more than putting it in place.
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 monument signs to improve their look, refresh your brand, and help them last longer.
We check each sign to see if an update is the best 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
See how Thomas Sign created a custom monument sign for Bank of America.
Planning Your Monument Sign
Monument signs create a strong first impression. They help people find your property, support your brand, and improve curb appeal.
Benefits of Monument Signs
Property Identification
Makes your property easy to find and supports your brand.
Easy to Find
Helps visitors find entrances, buildings, and businesses.
Long-Term Value
Built to last and easy to update as your business grows.
Monument 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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Monument Sign Permitting & Code Compliance
Commercial Monument Sign FAQs
What is a commercial monument sign?
A commercial monument sign marks the entrance to a commercial property. Businesses, corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, schools, shopping centers, and mixed-use developments commonly use them. Monument signs improve property identification, strengthen brand recognition, and enhance wayfinding for visitors.
What materials make up a monument sign?
We manufacture commercial monument signs with aluminum, steel, brick, masonry, stone veneer, ACM panels, and HDU. Material selection depends on your branding, building style, local weather, and long-term 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 monument signs require permits before installation. Requirements vary by city and may include zoning reviews, engineering drawings, structural calculations, and electrical approvals. Our permitting team works with local officials to keep your project moving.
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 vary depending on design complexity, permitting requirements, fabrication, and installation conditions. Most projects include design, engineering, permitting, manufacturing, and professional installation before final 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.
