Custom Channel Letter Signs for Businesses
Channel Letter Signs Nationwide
Storefront & Building Identification
We design every set of channel letters to fit your building, match your brand, and help more people find your business.
We consider:
- Building style
- Brand standards
- Viewing distance
- Lighting
- Mounting method
- Long-term durability
Channel Letter Styles
We build custom signs for businesses across many industries. From retail stores to office buildings, we create signs that fit your brand and your building.
Sign Materials & Construction
We manufacture custom letters with materials built for long-term outdoor performance.
Premium Materials
Choose materials that match your building and brand.
Steel
Provides strength and structural support.
Aluminum
Lightweight and corrosion resistant.
Polycarbonate
Durable sign faces for outdoor use.
Sign Foam
Creates dimensional letters and logos.
LED Lighting Options
LED lighting helps people see your sign.
Backlit Letters
Produce a halo effect behind each letter.
Internally Lit Letters
Provide bright, even lighting.
Face-Lit Letters
Illuminate the face of each letter.
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.
- 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 storefront signage to improve its appearance, refresh your branding, and extend its service life.
Common renovation services include:
- New faces
- Logo updates
- LED lighting upgrades
- Cabinet refinishing
- Painting
- Structural repairs
- Electrical upgrades
- New mounting hardware
We renovate signs for single locations and nationwide branding programs while maintaining a consistent appearance.
Planning Your Sign
Channel letters strengthen your brand, and help customers find your business.
Benefits of Channel Letters
Increase Visibility
Make your business easier to see from nearby roads and parking areas.
Attract More Customers
Help people quickly identify your storefront.
Build Brand Recognition
Create a professional appearance customers remember.
Most building signs require permits before installation. Local codes may regulate sign size, lighting, mounting methods, and electrical requirements.
Our Permitting Services Include:
- Zoning and code review
- Engineering support
- Permit preparation and submission
- Plan review support
- Inspection coordination
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Channel Letters Permitting
Featured Channel Letter Projects
Explore custom channel letter projects designed, manufactured, and installed by Thomas Sign for commercial properties nationwide.
Commercial Channel Letters FAQs
What are channel letters?
We fabricate individual letters and mount them directly to your building or a raceway. They are one of the most popular storefront signs for commercial buildings.
What businesses use channel letters?
Many businesses use channel letters, including retail stores, restaurants, offices, hotels, and shopping centers.
What lighting options are available?
We build front-lit, reverse-lit, combination-lit, and non-lit letters using energy-efficient LED lighting.
What materials do you use?
We manufacture signs with aluminum, polycarbonate faces, LED lighting, and other durable materials made for long-lasting outdoor use.
Do channel letters require permits?
Most installations require permits. Local codes may regulate size, lighting, mounting, and electrical connections. Our permitting team manages the approval process.
Can channel letters match my building design?
Yes. Every project is custom designed to fit your building and reflect your brand.
How long does installation take?
Every project is different, so timelines vary. We manage every step from design through installation.
Do you install channel letters nationwide?
Yes. Thomas Sign & Awning provides nationwide design, permitting, manufacturing, project management, and installation for commercial signage.
Need Custom Channel Letters?
Thomas Sign & Awning provides complete channel letter services for businesses across the United States. We manage every step from design through installation.
Pair channel letters with other sign types to create a complete sign program.
