Sign Maker Quote Template
A sign maker quote commits to one fixed price for a defined scope: here $2,227.00 for design, fabricate and install a 3x10 ft aluminum composite storefront sign plus vinyl window lettering, built from 9 lines with a 50% deposit on acceptance. It is valid for 30 days and has a signature block. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a sign maker: design, fabricate and install a 3x10 ft aluminum composite storefront sign plus vinyl window lettering. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Cedar Hill Sign Shop
309 Market Street
Fairview, OR 97024
billing@example.com
(512) 555-0109
Quote
Quote for
Riley Chen
14 Elm Street
Springfield, IL 62704
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign design and two proof rounds | 3 hr | $75.00 | $225.00 |
| Aluminum composite panel sign, 3x10 ftDirect UV print with protective laminate | 30 sq ft | $28.00 | $840.00 |
| Cut vinyl window lettering, hours and phone | 8 sq ft | $14.00 | $112.00 |
| Stand-off mounts and anchors | 1 lot | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Site survey and wall measurement | 1 visit | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Sign permit application and city fee | 1 each | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Installation crew, two installers | 3 hr | $110.00 | $330.00 |
| Boom lift for second-story mounting | 2 hr | $125.00 | $250.00 |
| Remove and dispose of old sign panel | 1 each | $150.00 | $150.00 |
- Subtotal
- $2,227.00
- Quote total
- $2,227.00
Notes
Fixed price for the scope listed. Custom signs usually go into production only after a deposit, often half, because a panel printed with one business's name has no resale value. Sign and return to accept.
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Sign Maker quote at a glance
| Fixed price | $2,227.00 before tax |
|---|---|
| Scope | Design, fabricate and install a 3x10 ft aluminum composite storefront sign plus vinyl window lettering |
| Valid until | 30 days after the quote date |
| Due on acceptance | $1,113.50 (50%) |
| Due on completion | $1,113.50 |
| Lines quoted | 9 |
What the $2,227.00 sign maker quote covers
| Included | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sign design and two proof rounds | 3 hr | $225.00 |
| Aluminum composite panel sign, 3x10 ft (Direct UV print with protective laminate) | 30 sq ft | $840.00 |
| Cut vinyl window lettering, hours and phone | 8 sq ft | $112.00 |
| Stand-off mounts and anchors | 1 lot | $85.00 |
| Site survey and wall measurement | 1 visit | $60.00 |
| Sign permit application and city fee | 1 each | $175.00 |
| Installation crew, two installers | 3 hr | $330.00 |
| Boom lift for second-story mounting | 2 hr | $250.00 |
| Remove and dispose of old sign panel | 1 each | $150.00 |
| Quoted price | $2,227.00 |
Quoting sign making and installation at a fixed price
A sign quote should give dimensions, substrate, print or vinyl type, any illumination, the number of proof rounds, permit handling and the mounting height and access.
The quote turns 6 hours of labour into a fixed $555.00; if the job runs over, the sign shop absorbs the extra time, so quote hours you are confident about.
The biggest single commitment is "Aluminum composite panel sign, 3x10 ft" at $840.00 (38% of the price): name the exact model, grade or deliverable so there is no argument about what was promised.
What is fixed in this quote
- Products: Aluminum composite panel sign, 3x10 ft and Cut vinyl window lettering, hours and phone, fixed at $952.00.
- Labour: Sign design and two proof rounds and Installation crew, two installers, fixed at $555.00.
- Equipment: Boom lift for second-story mounting, fixed at $250.00.
- Services: Site survey and wall measurement and Remove and dispose of old sign panel, fixed at $210.00.
- Fees: Sign permit application and city fee, fixed at $175.00.
- Materials: Stand-off mounts and anchors, fixed at $85.00.
- Anything outside "Design, fabricate and install a 3x10 ft aluminum composite storefront sign plus vinyl window lettering" needs a new quote or a signed variation.
The acceptance block
A quote becomes an agreement when the customer accepts it; leave room at the bottom of quote QUO-8895 for:
- The accepted price, $2,227.00, and the quote number
- Customer name (Riley Chen in the sample), signature and date
- The deposit due on signing, $1,113.50, and how to pay it
- The last day the price holds (30 days after issue in this sample)
Sign Maker pricing tips
- Put the approved proof number on the invoice; once a customer signs a proof, a spelling or phone-number change after production is a reprint, and the invoice should say so.
- Separate fabrication from installation, because permit offices and landlords can hold up mounting for weeks and you should be able to bill a finished sign that is waiting in the shop.
- Bill the lift or bucket truck as equipment hours, since mounting height and access, more than sign size, decide what an installation actually costs.
- Name the print media and laminate on the invoice, along with the outdoor life the material maker rates it for, so the customer knows what fading to expect on a sun-facing wall.
Quote or estimate for sign making and installation?
Sign makers rarely need a separate estimate: the scope is usually clear enough to commit to a price such as $2,227.00 up front.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a sign maker quote?
List exactly what is included (9 lines for design, fabricate and install a 3x10 ft aluminum composite storefront sign plus vinyl window lettering in the sample), give one fixed price ($2,227.00), the validity period and payment terms, and add a signature block for acceptance.
Is a sign maker quote binding once accepted?
Generally yes: an accepted quote is a fixed-price offer for the scope it describes, so extra work needs a new quote or a signed variation. Local contract law decides the details.
Should a sign maker quote ask for a deposit?
Custom signs usually go into production only after a deposit, often half, because a panel printed with one business's name has no resale value.