7-Step Process for Completing Your Turnkey LED Sign Project

Completing your turnkey LED sign project takes about 8 weeks from start to finish (subject to permit approval).

Below, we outline the seven steps that guide you from concept to completion:

1. Ordinance Verification

2. Setting the Budget

3. Determining the Size

4. Customizing Your Sign

5. Engineering and Permitting

6. Production

7. Installation and Support

Step 1: Ordinance Verification

The first step, which requires no effort on your part, is for us to verify the ordinances in your local township. We research your zoning regulations to determine how the city categorizes your property and confirm the rules governing LED signs. This step identifies the maximum sign size you can install and ensures compliance with local laws.

Step 2: Setting the Budget

LED signs come in a wide range of options, so defining your budget early is critical. Without a clear range, you risk being overwhelmed and unable to make a decision. Use your company’s history to guide your budget, and adjust as you gather more information.

For example, one of our customers, an ice cream parlor generating $1 million annually, allocated 3% of sales ($30,000) for their LED sign. They calculated that an additional nine sales per day would recoup the investment in one year. Similarly, a Texas dentist with an average cleaning cost of $200 needed just three new customers per week to see a similar return. These examples highlight how realistic it is to view an LED sign as a profitable investment.

Step 3: Determining the Size

Once we confirm you can install a sign and set a budget, we determine the appropriate size. Knowing your numbers helps guide this decision. Most ordinances allow for signs of 20, 32, or 75 square feet. In some cases, double-sided signs are classified by one side’s square footage if installed on a pole less than 24 inches apart. V-shaped signs might also count as double-sided, but signs installed on separate structures may be classified individually. Understanding these details ensures compliance and optimizes your investment.

Step 4: Customizing Your Sign

This step focuses on the structure and design of your sign. Share examples of signs you like or provide a vision for us to sketch. We’ll help you decide:

• Whether the sign will be fully digital or include a main ID with your business name.

• The height and setback of the sign based on city regulations.

• The resolution of the LED sign, tailored to its location and intended audience.

Don’t worry about making the wrong choice—your sign includes a Resolution and Brightness Guarantee. If the sign isn’t bright or clear enough after installation, we’ll upgrade it, charging only the difference in price between resolutions.

Ready to bring your vision to life? Start customizing your LED sign today and let us guide you through the process. With expert support at every step, your perfect sign is just a few clicks away!

Step 5: Engineering and Permitting

After finalizing your selections and paying your deposit, our project manager steps in. They handle engineering documents, permit applications, and coordination with installers. Permits can take anywhere from one day to several months, but we provide weekly updates and address any issues promptly to minimize delays. If a permit is denied, you’re only responsible for application fees, as outlined in your contract.

Step 6: Production

Once permits are approved, production begins. This phase typically takes 4-6 weeks, but we’ll already have measures in place to start production the next business day after permit approval. You’ll receive automated updates as your order progresses. During this time, our design team assists with setting up your content, whether by providing pixel dimensions for your team or creating initial ads and a content schedule if you don’t have a graphic design team.

Step 7: Installation and Support

The final step is installation. Our project manager works with installers to ensure the process runs smoothly. Once installed, our support team ensures your software is set up and connected to the sign. We provide ongoing assistance to help you regularly update your sign and create new opportunities to engage with your customers.

Ready to bring your vision to life? Start customizing your LED sign today and let us guide you through the process. With expert support at every step, your perfect sign is just a few clicks away!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does the entire process take? The typical timeline is about 8 weeks from start to finish, depending on how quickly permits are approved.

2. What if my permit application is denied? If a permit is denied, you are only responsible for the application fee and fees paid to the city, as outlined in your contract.

3. How do I know what size sign I can install? We handle ordinance verification for you to determine the maximum size allowed based on your property’s zoning and local regulations.

4. What if I’m not happy with the sign resolution? Our Resolution Guarantee ensures that if your selected resolution doesn’t meet your clarity expectations, we’ll upgrade it. You only pay the price difference between resolutions.

5. Can you help with content creation for my sign? Yes! Our design team can assist with creating initial ads and a content schedule to ensure you’re ready to advertise on day one.

6. Do you provide ongoing support after installation? Absolutely. Our support team ensures your software is set up, helps you connect to your sign, and provides guidance on updates and creating new content.