Looking for durable signs to advertise your business? Start your research here with this guide on finding a professional sign company to help you with your marketing!
1. Shopping for High-Quality & Durable Signs
Find durable signs that stand strong and proudly display your business.
Durable Signs for your business
1. Shopping for High-Quality & Durable Signs
If you like shopping and researching, then this is a fun step. Here are some tips to help you find a business that sells high-quality signs.
Find Out What Services They Offer
It is important to find a full-service company that handles everything, including:
Design
Permits
Manufacturing
Installation
Maintenance
Why do we recommend this? We do so because the whole process will go smoothly for you. You’ll have minimal points of contact which will make communication easier and clearer.
Watch AGC Signs, a full-service sign company in the GTA, install a sign!
Other Reasons to Choose a Full-Service Company
Here are a couple of other reasons why we recommend choosing a full-service sign company:
You’ll likely save money throughout the process because you are receiving multiple services from the same company.
The same company that took the time to understand your vision and design your sign will also take the same care and ownership over your sign’s installation and maintenance.
They will be invested in your success as if it was their own.
And finally, we recommend that you…
Go Local
If you choose a local sign company, they will already be familiar with what permits you will need when erecting a sign. This will save you time and energy.
For more information about sign permits, have a look at the blog post, Everything You Need to Know About Local Signage Permits.
Keep your eye on companies that can show you proof of their work.
2. What to Look for in a Sign Company
Here are some things to watch for when choosing a company to make a durable and long-lasting sign for you.
Experience
Their Experience: We understand this from our own experience in life: experience creates expertise. So, check to see how long the sign company has been in business. Or, if they are relatively new, ask them about their experience before starting up their shop. They may be a new shop, but their staff may still be experienced.
Your Experience: You can also just call or visit a potential sign company in person to experience first hand working with them. Ask yourself:
Did they have good customer service?
Did they treat me respectfully and show interest in my project?
Did they provide a quote?
Would I feel comfortable working with the staff?
Did they provide me with an outline of what to expect for my project?
Did they provide me with any kind of timeline?
Check out AGC’s 5-star Google Reviews!
Reviews
What are their customers saying about them? While it is hard to trust what we read online these days, chances are you can get a general idea of how you will be treated as a customer by what other customers say. You’ll learn about a company’s strengths too, so read through their own online testimonials as well as Google Reviews.
You can also ask around and see who other companies have hired for their business signage and marketing. Look around for durable signs and ask the business owner how long their sign has lasted and how well it stands up to wind and weather. There have been some windy days lately and even some traffic lights appeared to be ripped off by strong winds, so make sure you have durable signs.
Gallery
If a sign company has proof of their past work for other clients, you’ll have a better sense of what to expect. So make sure to ask them for pictures of their past work. By doing this, you can tell the quality of their work and whether or not they are the company for you!
Some signs require professionals for proper cleaning and maintenance.
3. How to Maintain Your Sign
After doing the work of finding and hiring a sign company to design, manufacture and install your sign, you’ll need to do your due diligence in maintaining your sign so it lasts a long time and stays looking brand new. Imagine driving by a cleaning company whose whole storefront is extremely dirty. There is no way you would call that company! Don’t let your sign become dirty and dingy.
Step 1: Keep it clean
Most signs can be cleaned with a mixture of gentle, liquid soap and water. You just need some equipment (soft, non-abrasive cloths, a ladder, perhaps a power washer) and some time. If you do wish to try an alternate cleaning product, be sure you know what materials your sign is made of and read the labels on your product to make sure it won’t damage your sign.
For a guide on cleaning signs, have a look at our blog: Business Sign Cleaning: Dos and Don'ts. Also, if you own a metal sign, vinegar can be added to your soapy water to make it shine. For Metal Signs, follow this guide: How to Clean Old Metal Signs.
Step 2: Keep it functioning
When a sign’s lights go out, they can be funny to read - or insulting! Either way, they can end up sending the wrong message. Have your sign inspected now and then to make sure it’s functioning properly. But don’t try to fix mechanical issues on your own if you are not a professional.
Alternative Steps:
If your sign is too difficult for you to maintain, you also have the convenience of being able to hire a sign company to come back and do the maintenance for you! This is especially important when there are mechanical issues or when special equipment is needed to access your sign.
AGC Signs is your local, top-rated, full-service sign company.
AGC Signs: Your Best Choice
We believe you couldn’t make a better choice than AGC Signs for high-quality, durable signs. With over 10 years of experience, excellent customer reviews and lots of proof to provide you, AGC is a trusted sign company that services clients across the Greater Toronto Area.
Contact AGC Signs to start your sign project or read more about How to Choose the Best Sign Company for Your Project.
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