Printed boards, banners & posters ↗
Give promotions, launches and changing information a defined place. Choose the format around the display position, required lifespan and how the graphic will be supported or replaced.
Construction & property
Builders’ merchants & trade counters signage.
Help customers find the correct entrance, counter, yard section and collection point.
Trade customers want to get in, load up and get back to the job, so builders merchant signage should make the counter, yard bays and collection points obvious from the moment a van pulls in.
Signage shaped around builders’ merchants & trade counters.
Help customers find the correct entrance, counter, yard section and collection point.
Separate public routes from operational directions and use approved site wording.
Construction and property signage changes as a project develops. We help organise temporary site identity, hoarding graphics, visitor directions and permanent building signs so each stage has the information it needs.
The right signs for the job.
Explore six starting points, adapted to your premises, brand and brief.
Building & fascia signs ↗
Give the premises a recognisable identity. The panel size, lettering and fixing method follow the elevation and the distance from which people need to read it.
Site & safety signage ↗
Produce site information from the wording and specifications approved by your responsible team. Identify the position, audience and required content for each item in the sign schedule.
Reception & directional signs ↗
Connect the entrance to the right destination with a reception identity, room labels and clear directions. Agree names and arrows against the actual layout before artwork approval.
Window & privacy graphics ↗
Use glazing for business information, visual identity or privacy. Show which areas need an outward view and which should screen the interior before choosing the coverage.
Cut lettering & engraved plaques ↗
Add a considered detail to a reception, entrance or room sign. Letter size, material and mounting all influence the final appearance, particularly where visitors see the work close up.
Builders merchant signage for fast trade visits
Trade counter signage that shortens queues
A busy counter often handles trade accounts, cash sales, collections and returns. Trade counter signage can split those queues or show where each one starts, which saves staff time when the morning rush arrives. Hanging or high wall-mounted signs are usually easier to see above a crowded counter than small notices at desk height.
Builders yard signs for bays and loading
Large yards with timber racks, aggregates and heavy materials depend on drivers finding the right bay quickly. Builders yard signs with clear bay letters or numbers, product names and loading instructions make that easier. Agree the layout and any operational wording with your yard manager, then we can produce signs sized for reading from a van cab.
Merchant premises signage from the road
Many merchants sit on industrial estates or busy roads where neighbours compete for attention. Merchant premises signage needs a prominent name that can be read on approach, plus a clear indication of which entrance trade and public customers should use. Showing us the approach from the main road helps us suggest the right size and position.
Let us know how your site runs and we will propose builders merchant signage that suits it, from the gate to the counter. Get a quote or call 01603 407786.
Your signage starter package.
Designed around Builders’ merchants & trade counters
Start with what people need to see.
A useful first package connects the main identity with the entrance and the information people need next. We agree the individual items, sizes and artwork together, so the result feels consistent across the premises.
Already have some signs you want to keep? Send photographs and existing files. We can discuss a focused update or phase the project around your opening, refurbishment or rebrand.
ASK ABOUT A STARTER PACKAGE ↗01
Printed boards, banners & posters
Establish the main identity and the essential message.
02
Building & fascia signs
Connect the next point in the customer or visitor journey.
03
Site & safety signage
Complete the practical information and supporting display.
Quoted to your specification, with design, manufacture, delivery and fitting identified as applicable.
Materials that suit the setting.
Temporary graphics and long-term identification have different lifespans. Explain how long the sign will be used, what it fixes to and whether it needs to move. For permanent work, the final dimensions and mounting surfaces should be agreed before manufacture.
For exterior work, show the exposure and fixing surface. For interiors, include the surrounding colours and how the area is cleaned. If a graphic will be replaced regularly, tell us who will change it and whether an existing frame or display can be retained.
Separate public routes from operational directions and use approved site wording.
From your first idea to the finished signs.
Discuss.
Tell us about the business, the sign positions and your intended date. Photographs and approximate dimensions help us understand the brief.
Design.
We develop the artwork and specification around your brand. You review the wording, layout and proposed items before production.
Produce.
Approved artwork moves into manufacture at our Norwich production base. Material choice, quantities and finishing shape the agreed schedule.
Install.
Arrange collection, delivery or fitting as quoted. We discuss access, mounting surfaces and site readiness before booking the work.
See our work. Discuss your ideas.
A closer look at the possibilities.
Explore Broadland Digital’s building signs, interior branding and wall graphics, then tell us which treatments suit your premises. We can discuss the details behind the appearance, including dimensions, surfaces and the information the sign needs to communicate.
Explore our signage work ↗Bring your project to Norwich.
Our workshop is at Vulcan House, Vulcan Road North, Norwich, NR6 6AQ. Arrange a conversation about artwork, finishes or material samples, or send photographs to get started remotely.
Visit the Norwich workshop ↗Customer feedback is available on our existing Norwich business page.
Read customer feedback ↗Your questions. Answered.
Which signs should we start with?
Help customers find the correct entrance, counter, yard section and collection point. Start with the main identity, then identify any point where customers or visitors need another instruction. The starter package above is a starting point for that discussion.
Can we update existing signs rather than replace everything?
Yes, send photographs of the items you want to retain, along with original artwork if available. We can discuss replacement graphics, matching finishes or a phased refresh. The condition and construction of existing signs will affect what can be reused.
What should we send for a quotation?
Separate public routes from operational directions and use approved site wording. Include your premises postcode, approximate sizes, photographs, logo files and the date you are working towards. Mention whether you need design, delivery or installation so the quote describes the full requirement.
Can you help with design and fitting?
We can discuss design, manufacture and installation as part of the project. Artwork is reviewed before production, and any survey or fitting requirements are agreed for the actual address. Supply approved wording for specialist or operational signs and any landlord or site requirements.
How long will the project take?
The schedule depends on the sign types, quantities, material availability and fitting arrangements. Tell us your opening or event date at the outset. We agree the programme around approved artwork, any required permissions and the readiness of the premises rather than applying one lead time to every job.
A little more guidance.
Compare sign materials ↗
Explore rigid board options and the questions that influence a specification.
Prepare your sign measurements ↗
Gather the dimensions and photographs needed for a useful first discussion.
Find your local page ↗
Explore local signage advice and plan a journey to our Norwich workshop.
Discuss a project.
Tell us about your premises, the signs you need and the date you are working towards. Send photographs and approximate sizes if you have them.
Broadland Digital, Vulcan House, Vulcan Road North, Norwich, NR6 6AQ · Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm