Business Details
47 Years
experience
Expert Sign Design & Installation Services in York
Commercial Signs York has been delivering comprehensive sign design and installation services since 1979. Our expertise spans both modern and traditional techniques, including vehicle livery, vinyl lettering, and authentic hand-painted signage. We prioritise a personal approach, ensuring client satisfaction through tailored solutions and meticulous attention to detail. Our team specialises in meeting diverse requirements for shops, hotels, restaurants, and heritage projects. With decades of experience, we combine contemporary innovation with time-honoured craftsmanship to enhance business identities. Our portfolio includes high-profile projects like the National Railway Museum and St Wilfreds Church organ restoration, demonstrating our technical proficiency and creative adaptability.We maintain strong relationships with councils and preservation trusts, reflecting our commitment to quality and historical authenticity. Phil Paylor, our apprenticed sign writer, brings extensive expertise to every project, ensuring precision and artistry in both traditional and modern applications. Our services extend from initial design consultations to final installation, catering to both local and regional clients. This enduring dedication to excellence has fostered long-term customer loyalty and industry recognition.
Services
Vehicle Livery
Sign Manufacture
Vinyl Lettering
Traditional Sign Writing
Gilding
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in sign design and installation.
- Our services combine modern technology with traditional hand-painted techniques.
- We provide tailored solutions for both commercial and heritage projects.
- Our team collaborates with councils and preservation trusts for authentic results.
- Case studies demonstrate successful execution of complex, high-profile projects.
What people say
Delighted with the finished result
Highly delighted
Appreciate attention to detail
Trusted for quality craftsmanship
Personalized service
Services
Vehicle Livery
We create bespoke vehicle livery designs from single vehicles to full fleets. Our process includes digital mockups, high-quality vinyl application, and on-site installation. Clients benefit from enhanced brand visibility and professional aesthetics tailored to their business identity.
Traditional Sign Writing
Our traditional sign writing service specialises in hand-lettered signs that convey sophistication and heritage. Using time-honoured techniques, we produce authentic signage for businesses and historic preservation projects, ensuring compliance with council and trust requirements.
Sign Manufacture
From concept to installation, we manufacture custom signs using modern and traditional methods. Services include 3D lettering, illuminated signs, and heritage-style plaques, catering to commercial clients and public institutions requiring durable, visually striking solutions.
Vinyl Lettering & Logos
We supply and install precision-cut vinyl lettering and logos for windows, walls, and vehicles. Options include full-colour printing, metallic finishes, and bespoke typography, offering cost-effective branding solutions with quick turnaround times.
Heritage Restoration
Specialising in heritage projects, we restore period signage and architectural features. Recent work includes Victorian organ pipe gilding for St Wilfreds Church and period-accurate signage for National Railway Museum facilities, preserving historical integrity while ensuring durability.
People
Phil Paylor
Apprenticed Sign Writer
Phil Paylor is a fully trained sign writer with decades of experience in traditional and modern techniques. He specialises in hand-painted signage, gilding, and heritage restoration projects, combining technical skill with artistic precision to deliver bespoke solutions.
Questions
What types of signage services do you offer?
We provide vehicle livery, traditional hand-painted signs, vinyl lettering, custom sign manufacture, and heritage restoration services tailored to commercial and historical projects.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we've completed extensive projects like National Railway Museum signage and St Wilfreds Church organ restoration, demonstrating our capability for complex, high-profile work.
Do you work with heritage organisations?
We collaborate with councils and preservation trusts, specialising in period-accurate signage that meets historical conservation requirements while maintaining modern functionality.
What experience do your team have?
With over 40 years in business, our team combines traditional apprenticeship skills with modern techniques, ensuring expertise across both contemporary and heritage-focused signage solutions.
