How much do custom business signs cost?
Pricing varies widely based on material, size, and complexity. Here’s an honest breakdown — and what to expect from a local sign shop in the Portland metro.
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The honest answer
There's no single price for a custom business sign. A corrugated plastic yard sign and a full-coverage illuminated channel letter installation are both “signs” — but they sit at completely different points on the cost spectrum.
What actually drives price:
Material. Coroplast and PVC are economical. Acrylic, aluminum, and ACM panels cost more and last longer. Illuminated and LED components add another tier.
Size. Large-format printing scales linearly. A 2×4 banner costs a fraction of a 10×20 event backdrop — but the per-square-foot cost often drops at scale.
Complexity. Flat vinyl lettering is simpler to produce than a routed dimensional logo in brushed aluminum. More production steps mean more time and cost.
Installation. A window decal you apply yourself is one price. A permit-required exterior monument sign with professional installation is another.
Quantity. Unit cost drops significantly for banner sets, event signage packages, and fleet graphics ordered together.
Ballpark ranges (Portland metro, 2025)
Vinyl banners (2×6 to 4×8 ft): $75–$250. Window graphics / vinyl lettering: $150–$600. A-frame / sidewalk signs: $100–$350. Coroplast yard signs (10-pack): $80–$200. Dimensional letters (PVC or acrylic): $400–$2,500+. Lightbox / illuminated cabinet sign: $800–$5,000+. Vehicle wrap (partial): $500–$1,500. Vehicle wrap (full): $2,500–$5,500. Fleet graphics (per vehicle, 5+ units): $1,200–$3,500. Monument sign (fabrication + install): $3,000–$15,000+.
Ranges reflect design, production, and standard installation where applicable. Permit fees vary by jurisdiction.
What’s included in a quote from The Sign Co
When you request a quote, you get a line-by-line breakdown — not a mystery number. We include material specifications, production timeline, design time, installation scope, and any permit requirements we’ve identified for your location.
We’ve been doing this in Hillsboro since 1985. We know Washington County permitting requirements, local landlord approval norms, and which materials hold up to Pacific Northwest weather.
Answers to Common Questions
Yes. We offer design support for clients who have a rough idea but no print-ready artwork.
Most permanent exterior signs in Washington County require a sign permit. We advise on requirements and assist with the process.
Simple jobs turn around in 1–3 business days. Complex fabrication takes 2–4 weeks depending on materials and installation scheduling.
Window vinyl lettering or a quality banner is the lowest entry point for visible storefront branding.
We always specify whether a quote includes installation or reflects production only.
Signs that sell. Wraps that work.
Let us create high-quality graphics that help your business stand out.