Is it too soon to replace your sign? Deciding whether to fix a broken sign or spring for a new one often feels like an expensive guess. Is repair your best choice in the long run, or would a newer, more efficient sign system offer you the function and dependability you’ve been looking for?But there’s no need to throw away good money on a bad sign. In fact, repairing broken signs or keeping them going as long as possible isn’t always the best way to save money.
Repair vs. Replace
When determining repair vs. replacement, there are many considerations. Below are the steps that you can expect when you want to have your sign repaired.
1. Inspect Construction
Before the company will fix your sign, they’ll inspect the sign in a multi step process. They want to make sure if the basic structure of the sign is sound. If the sign is a wooden post and there’s splintered or rotting material that the supporting structure won’t be able to be restored. This is true if you have a sign made of aluminum and it’s being held together using duct tape.
2. Code Adherence
Signs that are lit up will have to meet certain code requirements. Even though its grandfathered in if it’s operating safe and sound, when you want to restore it you’ll have to make sure that the electrical wiring or structure’s to code.
3. Cost Estimate
After step one and two are done, you will receive an estimate of the cost that you will have to pay. The company will give you a cost estimate that’s simple to read that will detail the costs that you’ll get when your sign’s restored from the beginning to the end. You’ll learn about the labor that’s involved, the materials that will be needed, and any other kinds of expenses that may be incurred. You’ll also know how much it’s going to be if you want to completely replace your sign. Even though repairing your sign is usually less expensive, the figures are sometimes close.
Conclusion
Once the three steps are done above, you will make the choice whether you want to repair it or it needs to be replaced. Based on how much it’s damaged and whether or not it’s up to code, you may have to have it replaced instead.
Questions about Sign Repair?
Spectrum Signworks is proud to have repaired all types of sings for some of the finest businesses in Naples, Florida. If you’re interested in working with our world-class designers on Signs for your business, give us a call at 239-908-0505!
