Custom-fabricated illuminated and non-illuminated channel letters for Jacksonville businesses — built in-house at our Orange Park shop and installed by our own crew.
Channel letters are individually fabricated three-dimensional letters built from aluminum and acrylic. They are the most professional, most visible, and most durable form of storefront identification available — and they're what most people picture when they think of a business sign on a building.
Custom Graphics & Sign Designs has been fabricating and installing channel letter signs in Jacksonville, Orange Park, and Northeast Florida since 1987. Every channel letter we build is manufactured in our own shop — not outsourced — which means better quality control and faster turnaround than most sign companies can offer.
When a Jacksonville business needs channel letters, they have options — but most sign companies in the area source their fabrication from out-of-state shops and act primarily as project managers. CG Signs is different. We build channel letters ourselves at our 99 Industrial Loop North facility in Orange Park. Our fabricators work with .080 aluminum, precision-cut with our CNC equipment, assembled and wired in-house, and painted or finished to your exact specifications.
That in-house capability matters when something needs to be right. If a letter face color needs to be matched precisely to your brand standards, we handle it. If a letter needs to be reworked before installation, we can turn it around quickly. If your sign needs service two years after installation, we're the same local team that built it — not a distant manufacturer with no accountability.
We've installed channel letter signs across Jacksonville for businesses in retail, healthcare, food service, automotive, and professional services. From a single-tenant storefront on Blanding Boulevard to a multi-building medical campus in Ponte Vedra, we have the experience and equipment to handle jobs of any scale. Our installation crews are our own employees — not subcontractors — and every installation includes a site survey, structural review, and final inspection before we consider a job complete.
Permitting is another area where local knowledge matters. Sign codes vary significantly between the City of Jacksonville, Clay County, St. Johns County, and Nassau County. We know the local ordinances, we have established relationships with the permitting offices, and we've been through this process hundreds of times. We manage the entire permit application so you can focus on your business.
Different illumination styles create dramatically different looks. We help Jacksonville business owners choose the right style for their brand, building, and visibility goals.
The most common style. LED modules inside each letter illuminate a translucent colored acrylic face — bright and legible day and night. Works for virtually any business type.
Letters mount away from the wall; LEDs face backward, creating a sophisticated halo glow. Popular for professional services, medical, and upscale retail — projects a premium image.
Painted or brushed aluminum dimensional letters offer a clean, professional look without illumination — well-suited for interior lobbies, office exteriors, and monument sign faces.
A sample of channel letter and wall sign projects completed for businesses across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.
Channel letters are individually fabricated three-dimensional letters or shapes made from aluminum and acrylic. Unlike flat cut-out letters, they have depth — typically 3 to 5 inches — which gives them a professional, substantial presence on a building face. They can be illuminated with LEDs (front-lit or halo-lit) or left non-illuminated depending on your preference and local sign code.
Pricing depends on the number and size of letters, illumination type, mounting method, and installation complexity. Most single-tenant storefront projects in the Jacksonville area range from $3,000 to $8,000 installed. Larger installations — multi-building campuses or high-rise locations requiring lift equipment — run higher. We provide free, itemized quotes so you know exactly what you're getting before you commit.
Yes — we handle all permitting. Sign permits are required for most exterior channel letter installations in the City of Jacksonville, Clay County, St. Johns County, and Nassau County. We're familiar with the sign codes, setback requirements, and approval processes for each jurisdiction. We submit the permit application, coordinate with the building department, and schedule the installation once approval is granted.
From signed approval to installation, most channel letter projects take 3–5 weeks. The largest variable is permit turnaround, which typically runs 1–3 weeks depending on the jurisdiction and time of year. Our in-house fabrication means we can begin building your letters as soon as the permit is approved, minimizing delays.
Yes. We stock a wide range of acrylic face colors and can custom-mix paints for aluminum letter returns and backs. If your brand has a specific Pantone or hex color, share it with our design team and we'll match it as closely as the available materials allow. For faces, we can also use vinyl-masked acrylic to achieve specific colors not available in standard acrylic sheet stock.
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