Install Day Prep: How to Get Ready for Your Sign Installation
Most install delays have nothing to do with the sign. They come from power, permits, access or a parked car in the way. This short guide gets your site ready so our crew can hang your sign in one visit, anywhere in New Jersey. In the city? See our NYC service area.
Sign Installation Prep Checklist
Tick each item before your install date.
Approvals
Power (lit signs)
Access
The wall
What Happens on Sign Installation Day
A typical storefront install in four steps.
Lay out
We mark the position and check level on the wall.
Mount
Letters, panels or cabinets go up on studs, rails or brackets.
Connect
Lit signs are connected to power and tested.
Finish and clean
Film comes off, the area is cleaned and you approve the result.
Common Reasons a Sign Install Gets Rescheduled
Each of these can cost a second trip.
- No power at the sign location for a lit sign.
- Permit or landlord approval still pending.
- No place to park the truck or set up the lift.
- Weather: rain, snow or high wind for outdoor work.
- The wall needs repair before anything can mount.
See our sign installation service and sign permit guide.
Install Day FAQs
Common questions before an install.
Do I need an electrician for my sign?
Lit signs need power at the sign location and a connection by a licensed electrician. We coordinate the connection as part of the install.
How long does a sign installation take?
Many storefront signs go up in a few hours. Large, high or multi sign jobs can take longer or several visits.
Do I need to be there?
Someone should be on site to open doors, confirm placement and approve the finished sign.
What if it rains on install day?
Outdoor installs may move for rain, snow or high wind. We reschedule as soon as the weather allows.
Can you remove my old sign first?
Yes. We can take down the old sign and patch the wall before the new one goes up. See sign removal.
Can you install at night or on weekends?
Often, yes, when your building requires it. Tell us when you request the quote.
Have a Technical Question?
Reach out to our product specialist. We will make sure you get the right help and guide you with our best knowledge, whether it is sizes, materials, colors, lighting or permits.