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We’re Available to Help: A monument sign can be a strong fit for a school entrance, church campus, office building or retail property. But when you start collecting quotes, the prices can be difficult to compare. One supplier may price only the LED display, while another includes the masonry base, concrete and electrical work.
There is no single reliable price for every LED monument sign. Size, display technology, structure and site conditions all affect the budget. The most useful starting point is to separate the project into three parts.
1. The LED display
The display price depends on its dimensions, resolution, color capability and control system. A full-color message center generally has different hardware costs from a single-color text display. A finer pixel pitch can also raise the price, but the finest option is not always necessary for a sign viewed from the road.
Think about what the sign needs to show. A church posting service times and announcements may have different display needs from a shopping center running detailed graphics. The content and viewing distance should guide the specification.
2. The monument structure
The base gives a monument sign its permanent, ground-mounted appearance. It might use brick, stone veneer, stucco or metal cladding. Material choices influence both the look and the cost.
The foundation needs to suit the structure and site. Soil conditions, local frost depth and wind-loading requirements can change the engineering and concrete work. Reusing an existing base may be possible, but it should not be assumed without checking its condition and capacity.
3. Electrical work, permits and installation
The distance from available power to the sign can make a substantial difference. A sign close to an existing suitable electrical supply may be simpler to connect than one requiring a long underground run across a parking lot.
Local rules may also require drawings, permits, setbacks or design approval. In some developments, a landlord or property association must approve the appearance before work begins. Confirm who is responsible for these steps and what is included in the quote.
What should an itemized quote include?
- LED display dimensions, pixel pitch and color capability
- Controller, software and training
- Cabinet, base materials and finish
- Foundation, concrete and any structural engineering
- Electrical supply, trenching and wiring
- Permits and required drawings
- Delivery, lifting equipment and installation
- Warranty terms and future service arrangements
Where can you reduce the budget?
The easiest savings often come from matching the design to the job. You may not need a very fine pixel pitch for a roadside sign viewed from a distance. A single-color display can be enough when the content is mainly text. A simpler base finish may also suit the property better than elaborate masonry.
Do not reduce the budget by skipping necessary structural or electrical work. Those elements protect the installation and need to meet applicable requirements.
Is a monument sign more expensive than a pole sign?
Not necessarily in every case. The same LED display could be installed in different structures, but the supporting construction and site work may be quite different. Compare complete, site-specific quotes rather than assuming one sign style always costs more.
Can you use an existing monument base?
Sometimes. The structure must be suitable for the replacement display, its weight, mounting method and applicable engineering requirements. A site assessment is the sensible first step.
Plan the whole project before choosing a display
For a closer look at available designs, see LED Craft’s monument sign guide. When requesting a quote, include the proposed location, approximate dimensions, any existing structure and the type of messages you plan to display.
