Black Forge Art

Prices & options - signs

All of our work is manufactured by hand in our forge in Kent, UK. Remember if you cannot find what you are looking for then please do not hesitate to get in touch.


There are essentially two simple decisions and options that need made by yourself depending on your design and style of your sign before we commence work. These are as follows:


1. The design


Were you choose from one of our thousands of existing designs or a bespoke design, the artwork, detail and animation in our signs is unsurpassed, which, combined with the heavy duty construction and coating creates a top quality sign made with pride and care.


So, either choose an existing design from the selection of our previously made commissions illustrated in our sign page.


Or, request a modification to one of these designs to personalise it (see price for this option below).


Or, if you would like us to design a completely one-off, bespoke or portrait sign, then we regularly work from photographs, sketches and even verbal briefs supplied by you. Click here for more information and examples (see prices for this option below).


2. Style of sign


a) Framed signs:


Example of a framed sign

Your chosen design would be given and tree and grass surround (unless specified) and framed for either hanging or wall mounting. Price includes wall mounting holes or hanging eyes depending on your sign location. Your chosen name would be applied on one or both sides of the sign in either white or gold vinyl lettering*

  • 18 inch width
  • £445 incl. VAT
  • 2ft. width
  • £575 incl. VAT
  • 2ft. 6ins. width
  • £610 incl. VAT
  • 3ft. width
  • £645 incl. VAT
  • 3ft. 6ins. width
  • £695 incl. VAT
  • 4ft. width
  • £995 incl. VAT

Options:


  • Arched top

    An arch softens the top of your sign, especially when mounting on top of a post.

    18ins > 2ft. 6ins. add £65.00
    3ft. > 4ft. add £85.00

    Example of an arched top sign

  • Scroll top

    Add decorative scrollwork, hand forged to match the top of your sign.

    18ins > 2ft. 6ins. add £80.00
    3ft. > 4ft. add £100.00

    Example of a scroll top sign

  • Hand Cut Lettering

    Have your chosen name hand cut within the frame in place of vinyl lettering. Please note, only readable from one side of sign.

    Add £12.50 per letter


    Example of hand-cut lettering

  • Heavy Gauge Lettering

    Have your chosen name in heavy gauge lettering suitable to the size of sign in place of vinyl lettering. As standard, ‘Times New Roman’ font, bold. Other fonts and styles available upon request. Please note only readable on one side of the sign.

    Add £10.00 per letter

    Example of heavy gauge lettering

  • Hanging Bracket

    A matching hanging bracket with forged decorative scroll for mounting your sign onto a wall or post complete with bolt-through security hanging eye system.

    18ins > 2ft. 6ins. £125.00
    3ft. > 4ft. £145.00

    Example of hanging bracket

  • Post top bracket

    A 4ins. square post sleeve (larger available upon request) with decorative supporting scrolls and security holes for mounting the sign on top of a square wooden post

    £125.00

    Example of a post top bracket


b) Hanging bracket sign:


Example of hanging bracket sign

A hanging bracket for mounting onto a wall or post with your chosen design atop the bracket. Hanging below your bracket would be a framed blank sign with our secure, bolt though hanging system and your chosen name applied in either white or gold vinyl lettering*

  • 18 inch width
  • £445 incl. VAT
  • 2ft. width
  • £575 incl. VAT
  • 2ft. 6ins. width
  • £610 incl. VAT
  • 3ft. width
  • £645 incl. VAT
  • 3ft. 6ins. width
  • £695 incl. VAT
  • 4ft. width
  • £795 incl. VAT

Options:


  • Decorative Scrollwork

    Add decorative scrollwork, hand forged to match the top of your blank sign.

    18ins > 2ft. 6ins. add £80.00
    3ft. > 4ft. add £100.00

    Example of decorative scrollwork
  • Heavy Gauge Lettering

    Have your chosen name in heavy gauge lettering in place of vinyl lettering. As standard, ‘Times New Roman’ font, bold. Other fonts and styles available upon request. Please note only readable on one side of the sign.

    Add £10.00 per letter

    Example of vinyl lettering

c) Wall plaque:


Example of a wall plaque

As per our framed signs, however, your chosen design without the tree surround and frame, primarily for wall mounting. Prices includes wall mounting holes appropriately spaced.

  • 18 inch width
  • £145 incl. VAT
  • 2ft. width
  • £195 incl. VAT
  • 2ft. 6ins. width
  • £255 incl. VAT
  • 3ft. width
  • £295 incl. VAT
  • 3ft. 6ins. width
  • £375 incl. VAT
  • 4ft. width
  • £495 incl. VAT

Options:


  • Vinyl Lettering

    Add an appropriately sized solid base and your chosen name in either white or gold vinyl lettering*.

    £45.00

    Example of vinyl lettering

  • Hand Cut Lettering

    Your chosen name can be hand cut.

    Add £12.50 per letter

    Example of hand-cut lettering



d) Road end sign:


Example of road end sign

Heavy gauge letters welded on either one or two lines (depending on the name) within an outer frame with matching hot forged scrollwork above, a post top bracket beneath and decorative supporting scrolls all included. As standard lettering to be ‘Times New Roman’ bold, capitals. Any other fonts and styles are available upon request.

  • 3 inch
  • £380 incl. VAT
    (15 letters max)
  • £8.00 per letter thereafter
  • 4 inch
  • £415 incl. VAT
    (15 letters max)
  • £10.00 per letter thereafter
  • 5 inch
  • £445 incl. VAT
    (15 letters max)
  • £12.50 per letter thereafter
  • 6 inch
  • £495 incl. VAT
    (15 letters max)
  • £16.00 per letter thereafter

Options:


  • Artwork above

    Dependant on final width of sign, - please see plaque prices above for guidance or contact us.



    Example of artwork above

  • Gold or White letters

    Gold or white letters – add £4.00 per letter




    Gold or White letters


e) Artless sign:


Example of blank (artless) sign

A simple frame around a blank design, with your chosen name applied in either white or gold vinyl lettering*. Prices includes wall mounting holes or hanging eyes above (if required).

  • 12 inch
  • £125 incl. VAT
  • 18ins.
  • £145 incl. VAT
  • 2ft.
  • £175 incl. VAT
  • 2ft. 6ins.
  • £210 incl. VAT
  • 3ft.
  • £265 incl. VAT

Options:


  • Hanging bracket

    A matching hanging bracket with forged decorative scroll for mounting your sign onto a wall or post complete with bolt-through security hanging eye system.

    12ins > 2ft. 6ins. add £125.00
    2ft. 6ins. > 3ft. add £145.00

    Example of hanging bracket
  • Heavy Gauge lettering

    Have your chosen name in heavy gauge lettering in place of vinyl lettering. As standard, ‘Times New Roman’ font, bold. Other fonts and styles available upon request. Please note only readable on one side of the sign.

    Add £10.00 per letter

    Example of heavy gauge lettering


Larger or specified sizes, please contact us


Design Fees

For modifications to existing designs (subject to approval) - £41.97 + vat. (£50.00 inc.)

For a completely bespoke design (click here to see how it works) - Usually £83.33 + vat. (£100.00 inc.) (Again, subject to approval).


Delivery

The combination of increasing demand and our ‘individually made to order’ approach (especially with one-off commissions) can lead to a several month wait. However, lead times for any existing design are substantially less, we will also work to meet special deadlines such as Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc. Please contact us and let us know.


Smaller signs (12ins. > 2ft. 6ins.) - £25.00 (UK mainland)

Larger signs (3ft. > 4ft.) - £35.00 (UK mainland)

Collection is always welcome FOC.

We frequently deliver internationally. Please contact us for a quotation.


*The application of vinyl lettering is included in the above prices, applied to both sides of the sign if necessary. Available in white or gold. As standard, ‘Times New Roman’ font, capitals (upper and lower cases and any other font available upon request) Maximum 20 letters. £2.50 per letter thereafter.

Our Promise

All our signs are individually handmade to order by skilled craftsmen and blacksmiths in our own forge. They are fabricated from top quality steel (iron), tig welded and finished to the highest of standards. We take pride in the quality of our work and do not cut corners.


Once fabricated, the entire assembly is degreased, shot blasted and galvanised (zinc plated). This is followed by a thick coat of polyester powder, electrostatically applied to the sign which is then baked on in our industrial ovens (i.e. powder coated).This combination of coatings will ensure many maintenance free years.


Alternatively, for the absolute ultimate in durability; manufacturing your sign entirely from stainless steel and welding it together with our specialist stainless steel welding process prior to coating it black will give you an unsurpassed, maintenance free sign. We always recommend a stainless steel sign for coastal locations. Price for this varies depending on your style and size of sign, usually a 30% increase to the above prices. Please contact us for a quotation.


Ready to Order?

Upon confirmation of your order we only ask for a £100 deposit. Following which we will design (if required), manufacture, galvanise (not required for stainless steel signs), powder coat satin black your sign and have it ready for delivery. We are happy to send you a photograph of your finished sign for your approval prior to the balance being due.


Contact us now to get the ball rolling (insert family business stuff) with your weathervane. We look forward to hearing from you.