Signage Prices in South Africa: Chromadek, ACM & Illuminated
Signage Prices questions answered by the team that prints it every day. Platinum Digital Printing runs its own presses, embroidery machines and large-format printers in Randburg, Johannesburg — this guide shares what we tell our own clients, with no sales fog.
Substrate Sets the Floor
Correx costs least (site boards, short-term), Chromadek owns the outdoor mid-range (rustproof steel, years of life), ACM adds premium flatness, and perspex with LED illumination tops the range.
Match lifespan to substrate — a 5-year sign on 6-month material is false economy.
Fabrication and Fitment
Cut letters, routed logos, lightbox construction and height installation each add labour. Site measurement before quoting prevents surprises.
For exact numbers, send your brief to Platinum Digital Printing — quotes come back within the hour on business days, with a free artwork check and digital proof before anything prints.
Compliance Signage
SANS-aligned safety signs price by size and substrate; ordering complete site sets costs less than piecemeal replacements.
Unit prices drop sharply with volume because setup costs spread across the run. If your budget is tight, increasing quantity often costs less than you expect per unit.
Design for Distance
A sign that cannot be read at the distance customers pass it is decoration. We advise on letter heights per viewing distance free with every quote.
Because production happens in-house at our Randburg centre, Gauteng clients can collect same-day on many products, and national orders courier within 1–3 working days.
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Signage Prices — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a shop sign cost in South Africa?
From modest Chromadek fascia boards to premium illuminated 3D lettering — send your shopfront dimensions for an exact quote.
What is the most durable outdoor sign material?
Chromadek and ACM are the Gauteng outdoor standards — rustproof and UV-stable for years.
Do you install signage?
Yes — measurement, manufacture and installation across greater Gauteng, including height work.
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