Today we're going to take a look at all the factors you need to consider when choosing a custom sign company.
We've been in the custom sign business for over 10 years and we'd love to share our expertise with you.
We're going to list all of the things you should keep in mind to help you decide on the best custom sign company to partner with. Let's jump right in!
Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Custom Sign Company
Experience: How Long Have They Been in the Custom Sign Business?
A RELIABLE CUSTOM SIGN COMPANY SHOULD HAVE LOTS OF IMAGES OF THEIR PAST WORK & A WELL DESIGNED AND UP-TO-DATE WEBSITE.
Finding out how long a custom sign company has been in the business for will tell you a few things:
The quality of their work: When a company has been in business for a number of years the quality of the work they produce is probably quite high. It is difficult to remain in business over a long period of time if you have an inferior product.
The quality of their service: Customers will stop using a custom sign company and won't recommend them to their contacts if they receive poor service. A company that has been in business for a long time probably also provides good customer service.
An experienced custom sign company can give you the high quality signage you are looking for
They know what they are doing: Experience teaches you how to do things and how to do things better. The more experience a company has in the custom sign business means that they probably know how to do things better because they have learned during their years in business.
They are going to be around in the future: If a custom sign company has been in the business for a number of years, they are probably going to stay in business for many more years to come. This means that they will be around if and when you need maintenance or service on your signage.
Choose a company that is going to be around for you in
the future
Full Service: Do They Do Everything Needed to Get You Your Sign?
ASK OTHER BUSINESS OWNERS FOR A CUSTOM SIGN COMPANY RECOMMENDATION.
Not all custom sign companies are "full-service." Some will design a sign for you and then sub-contract the manufacturing, installation, and servicing to other companies. While this process can work, it does have its disadvantages.
The sub-contractors have never met you and they don't know your particular situation or wishes, and you have never met them, so you can’t be sure about the quality of their work or the amount of experience they have.
Choosing a full service custom sign company has
many great advantages
Working with a custom sign company that will design, manufacture, install, and service your signage, means that you know exactly who you are dealing with and you can be confident that the job is going to be done right.
You are talking with the ones who are actually doing the work, not a middle man that is passing on your messages.
Full-service custom sign companies are with you on your signage from start to finish
Skill: Are They Up-to-Date on the Latest Product Offerings and Methods?
Ensure your custom sign company employs highly trained workers and is familiar with up-to-date methods.
It is a good idea to choose a custom sign company whose staff are highly trained in the best practices and current product offerings of the signage industry.
They need to have workers who are trained to work with a wide variety of materials and processes including sheet metal, plastic, paints, CNC routering, vinyl, lighting, and wiring.
They also need people who are skilled designers as well as those who are trained in safe installation techniques.
Staff with specific training and experience in all of these areas are essential if you are going to produce high-quality signage.
Take a tour of their shop, if possible, so you can see first-hand how their signs are manufactured. This is a great way to see how the company works on a daily basis and a place where you can ask questions about their processes and techniques.
Meeting the staff and hearing them explain what they do can help you feel more confident in their abilities.
Watch how a CNC router is used to cut aluminum
Type of Signs: Do They Offer the Type of Sign You Need?
Make sure the custom sign company you choose is able to make the type of sign you want and need.
You probably already have a pretty good idea about the type of sign you want whether it is a storefront sign, pylon, monument, channel letters, development signs, and more!
Make sure that the custom sign company you choose actually offers the type of sign you want in the materials that you would like.
Ask to see examples of previous work that they have done of the type of sign that you are wanting to see to ensure that they have done this before and their previous work looks great.
Ask if your custom sign company has done the type of signage you want
Professional Associations: Are They Members?
Find out if your custom sign company is part of any professional associations.
For almost every industry, including the signage industry, there are professional associations that related companies can belong to.
Finding out if the custom sign company that you are considering is a member of both local and national professional associations is a good indicator as to whether or not the company is credible.
Professional memberships will also tell you that the company is actively involved in their industry and is interested in growing their business and their knowledge base.
Being a part of a professional association gives a company credibility
Reputation: Are They Highly Regarded Online?
ONLINE REVIEWS CAN TELL YOU ABOUT THE CUSTOM SIGN COMPANY’S QUALITY OF WORK AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
You can learn a lot about a custom sign company by going online and finding out what their customers have to say about them.
Check out reviews from places like Google Reviews and the Better Business Bureau to get a good idea about their reputation and the quality of their work and customer service.
It's also a good idea to check out their website. A professional looking website that is current will be a good indication of whether or not the company is up to date.
Research the custom sign company online
AGC Signs: A Custom Sign Company You Can Trust
When you choose AGC Signs for your custom sign company, you can be confident that you are choosing a company that you can trust.
You Can Rely On Our Experience
We have over 10 years of experience in the custom sign business so we know what we are doing. Our customers have come to appreciate the high quality work and exceptional service we provide and that's why they recommend us.
Our Team Is Highly Skilled
Our team is highly trained, capable professionals who are experienced in all aspects of the signage trade. We provide the GTA with the highest quality custom signage solutions, and we would love to do the same for you.
We are a full-service sign company
AGC Signs is a full-service custom sign company which means we will work with you through every step of the process: designing, manufacturing, installing, and maintaining. We never sub-contract our work.
We have the sign you need
We provide all types of custom signage. If you have a particular project in mind, come and talk to us. We'll make it happen.
Professional Associations: We are members of several professional associations, including the CSA Group, International Sign Association, and the Sign Association of Canada.
WE ARE LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED
AGC Signs is a locally owned and operated custom business sign company. We have been living and working in the Toronto and Durham regions for more than a decade.
We know this area and are familiar with what works best for signage, whatever your business may be. It pays to work with your local experts at AGC Signs!
We have a great reputation
We have an exemplary reputation in our industry, but don't take it from us; here's what our customers are saying:
