There are so many sign companies to choose from, how can you know which one is the best? In this post we'll help you make that choice by outlining the steps you should take.
We've been in the custom sign business for over 10 years in Ontario and we'd love to share our expertise and experience with you.
We'll tell you what type of research you should do before you make your decision and what things you should look for. So let's get started.
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Sign Companies - How to Choose the Best
Signage for your business is not only a big investment, but it can go a long way in helping to attract new customers, build your brand, and get your company noticed.
That's why it's important to work with a sign company that is going to do the best work for you. Here's some tips to help you choose one of the best sign companies.
1. Choose a Sign Company with Experience:
Sign companies come and go, but you want to work with one that will be around for a long time and be available to maintain your signage when you need it.
Even the highest quality signs will need servicing from time to time so it's a good idea to work with a company that will be in business for a long time. Ask how long the company has been in business and avoid working with one that has only just begun.
Choose a sign company that will be around to service your sign later
2. Ask Other Businesses for Referrals:
Take a look around your city to see which business signs you like and ask those business owners where they got their signage done and if they would recommend them.
3. Ask for a Check out Sign Companies' References:
Ask the sign companies that you are considering to provide you with references from customers they have recently done work for. Make sure you contact those references to find out what kind their service and signage quality was like. Ask the references questions like:
Did they complete the work in the time-frame that they promised?
Did they listen to your ideas and did they answer all of your questions?
Was the final cost the same as the quoted price or were there hidden or additional fees?
Would you would use that company again?
Check the references of sign companies you are considering
4. Choose a Company that Offers Sign Design Services:
Unless you are a designer yourself, it is difficult to come up with a signage design that will be the most effective for your business. Sign companies that offer professional design services are great as you will be able to take advantage of their expertise when it comes to choosing the right colours, fonts, images, spacing, and size for your sign.
5. Visit Their Location:
If you really want to get a good sense about which sign companies are the best, visit their facility. Meeting the staff face-to-face and seeing their premises firsthand will give you a pretty good idea about whether or not this is a professional company and whether you would want to work with them.
You will also be able to see their processes and techniques. This could help you decide on the type and style of signage that you would like to have. You'll also find out if they manufacture their own signs, in-house or if they get someone else to make them.
Visit the sign companies in person
6. Check Out the Sign Companies' Websites:
Do a search for sign companies in your area and take a look at their websites. You can tell a lot from a company by their website: is it professional? do they seem to know what they are talking about? what is their team like? etc.
7. Take a Look at Their Work:
While you are on the various sign companies' websites, take a close look at their portfolio to see examples of their past work. If there is a particular style of sign that you are interested in, check to see if they have done that type of signage before and how they turned out.
Take a look at their past projects
8. Work with a Full-Service Sign Company:
Many sign companies merely design a sign for you and then they have it made by someone else. You might even have to find another company to install it for you. On the other hand, if you choose a full-service sign company, you can enjoy the convenience of working with the same people from start to finish.
A full-service company will know how to do exactly what you want because they are directly dealing with you and they will be the best ones to install your signage when it is finished as they were the ones who made it.
9. Choose a Local Sign Company:
In addition to choosing a full-service sign company, it's also a good idea to choose a local company. Working with a local company has many great benefits.
They will be familiar with any signage bylaws in your area so you can be sure that your signs will be built according to those guidelines and they will know what permits or other paperwork is required and will help you obtain those.
If anything goes wrong, it's easier to contact a local company than one that is located far away.
Choose a local sign company
10. Choose a company with expertise and a good reputation:
You want to find a company that has lots of experience in the signage industry and that has made the type of signage that you want for your business. Check out their online reviews to see what their customers think about their work.
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- Hari Patel
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We are locally owned and operated and have over 10 years of experience in the signage industry in Ontario including the Toronto, Durham, Clarington, Ajax, Pickering, Bowmanville and surrounding areas, so you can trust us to do the job right.
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We do all of the work ourselves and never subcontract it out. Contact us today for a free quote.
