Commercial Post & Panel Signs
Mark a property entrance, identify a building, or point visitors toward parking. Thomas Sign designs and builds custom post and panel signs for business parks, campuses, and commercial properties.
Freestanding Signs for Property Identification and Directions
A post and panel sign uses one or more posts to hold a sign panel above the ground. It can display a property name, building number, or directions where visitors need to see them.
The message and viewing distance help determine the panel size. A compact sign may be enough to mark visitor parking. A larger panel can identify a business park or list several destinations at a driveway.
Benefits
Benefits of Post & Panel Signs
Identify Buildings from the Driveway
Display a building name or street number near the driveway so visitors can identify it before they turn in.
Guide Visitors Where Routes Split
Add arrows at driveway or path junctions to point visitors toward parking, reception, or the right building.
Fit Smaller Sign Locations
Use a compact single-post sign along a walkway or at a parking entrance where space for the panel is limited.
Keep Signs Consistent Across the Property
Repeat the same colors, lettering, and panel shapes so visitors can recognize signs that belong to the same property.
Post & Panel Sign Styles
Start with what visitors need to read and how far away they’ll be. The message and location help determine the panel size, post configuration, and finish.
Single-Post Signs
Custom single-post signs for parking areas, campuses, commercial sites.
Double-Post Signs
Custom double-post signs for business parks, developments, campuses.
Architectural Post & Panel Signs
Custom architectural post & panel signs for corporate campuses, medical properties, retail developments.
Designing a Post & Panel Sign for Your Site
We look at where drivers or pedestrians will first see the sign. That helps us choose a panel size, lettering, and layout they can read before they reach a turn. If visitors approach from both directions, we plan what each side needs to say.
We also review where the posts can go. Landscaping, pavement edges, and ground conditions can affect placement. Share a site plan or photos of the proposed location so we can account for those details early.
Post & Panel Sign Materials & Finishes
The panel carries the message, and the posts support it. We select materials and finishes based on the panel size, mounting location, and how much weather the sign will face.
Aluminum & Aluminum Composite Panels
These panels provide a smooth surface for property names, building numbers, directional arrows, and other graphics.
Steel & Aluminum Posts
Choose post materials and sizes based on the panel dimensions, the mounting location, and the look of the finished sign.
Painted Finishes & Vinyl Graphics
Use paint to carry your brand colors onto the panel and posts. Applied vinyl can add lettering, arrows, and logos.
How We Build Post & Panel Signs
At our Clearwater facility, we cut the panels and fabricate the posts from approved shop drawings. We apply the specified finishes, lettering, and graphics. We check the finished components against the drawings, including how each panel attaches to its supports.
Engineering
Sign design
Fabrication
Steel and aluminum
Installation
Installation and electrical
Final Completion
Quality Check
Post & Panel Sign Installation
Before installation, we confirm the sign location and coordinate site access and utility locating as needed. The crew sets the posts or prepares the foundation according to the approved installation details.
Once the supports are ready, the crew secures the panel and checks that it faces the intended approach. For a double-sided sign, we check each face against the sign plan.
Planning for Post & Panel Sign Permits
Planning for Post & Panel Sign Permits
We review the proposed sign size, placement, and support details early. Share your site address and mark the proposed location on a photo or site plan. That gives us a starting point to check what the local review may require before fabrication.
Our Permitting Services Include
- Zoning and code review
- Engineering support
- Permit preparation and submission
- Plan review support
- Inspection coordination
Updating an Existing Post & Panel Sign
A new tenant name, logo, or parking direction may only need updated graphics. We check the panel, posts, and mounting hardware to see what can be reused.
If the posts and mounts can support the new design, a replacement panel may be enough. If the supports are damaged or the new message needs a larger panel, we review whether the posts or mounts also need to change.
Featured Post & Panel Sign Project
Thomas Sign built and installed a freestanding sign for the Police & Kids Foundation’s Memorial Gardens in Pinellas Park, Florida. Painted aluminum posts support a woodgrain-finish panel with dimensional acrylic lettering.
Post & Panel Sign FAQs
Should I choose a single-post or double-post sign?
A single post can work for a compact sign with a short message, such as a parking designation. Two posts can support a wider panel when you need room for a property name, several destinations, or larger lettering.
Can a post and panel sign be read from both sides?
Yes. A double-sided panel can display the same message on both faces or different directions for each approach. If you need arrows, show us how drivers or pedestrians will approach each side so the directions match their route.
Can I replace the panel and keep the existing posts?
It may be possible if the posts and mounting hardware are in good condition and can support the new panel. Send photos of the whole sign and its mounts so we can review what might be reused.
Can a post and panel sign be lit at night?
Most post and panel signs are non-illuminated. If visitors need to read the sign after dark, share photos of the site’s existing lighting. We can review whether it provides enough light or whether external lighting is an option.
Will I need a permit for a post and panel sign?
Permit requirements depend on the site and the proposed sign. Share the property address, panel dimensions if known, and intended location so we can review what may be required before fabrication.
Get a Quote for a Post & Panel Sign
Send us the site address, a photo of the proposed location, and what the sign needs to say. Let us know if visitors approach from both directions.
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