There is no honest single price for “a sign”. What there is: a clear order from cheapest to most expensive, a short list of things that move the price, and a way to get a real number for your job within two business hours.
Corflute signs start from $20 and ACM panel signs from $50. Beyond that, the type of sign drives the price far more than its size. Cut vinyl lettering and window graphics are the cheapest way to look established. Printed corflute, banners and ACM panels sit in the middle. Illuminated signs and built-up 3D lettering cost several times more, because they are fabricated, wired and installed rather than just printed. Installation, access and permits can add as much as the sign itself.
Written by Melbourne Trade Signs, a large-format print and signage company at Unit 6/43 Orbis Drive, Ravenhall VIC 3023. We print and install signage for builders and businesses across Melbourne. Updated October 2026.
| Sign type | Relative cost | Starting price | What you are paying for | Typical life outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut vinyl lettering and window graphics | Lowest | Quoted per job | Vinyl, cutting and application | Years on glass and paint |
| Corflute signs | Low | From $20 | Board and print, cheap enough to replace | About 6–18 months |
| Vinyl banners | Low to medium | Quoted per job | Area, material weight, hems and eyelets | About 2–3 years |
| ACM panel signs | Medium | From $50 | A rigid panel built to last, plus fixing | Commonly 7–10 years |
| Vehicle lettering and decals | Medium | Quoted per job | Vehicle-grade vinyl and skilled application | Five years or more |
| Partial or full vehicle wrap | High | Quoted per job | Large areas of cast vinyl, trim removal and days of labour | Usually five to seven years |
| Illuminated signs and 3D lettering | Highest | Quoted per job | Fabrication, LEDs, electrical work and often permits | Long-life, built as permanent signage |
Lifespans are typical ranges for Melbourne conditions, not guarantees. Sun exposure decides where a sign lands in the range.
Vehicle signage spans the widest price range of anything we make, because the coverage does. Cut lettering and a printed decal set on the doors, tray and tailgate is applied in a few hours once the vinyl is produced, and covers most trade and service businesses. A partial wrap covers set sections, such as the rear half or the tray sides. A full wrap covers every painted panel in cast vinyl and takes days, because trim comes off and the vinyl is post-heated into every recess.
That labour is why a full wrap costs several times what lettering does. If the aim is to get calls rather than change the colour of the vehicle, lettering plus decals is usually the better spend. See vehicle signage and tradie signs.
Apart from starting prices for corflute (from $20) and ACM (from $50), we quote the actual job rather than publish a price list that would be wrong for most enquiries. Quotes come back within two business hours. Send these and the number will be accurate the first time:
Call 0415 743 691 or use the quote form.
Corflute signs start from $20 and ACM panel signs from $50. Beyond that, it depends far more on the type of sign than its size. Cut vinyl lettering and window graphics are the cheapest, printed corflute, banners and ACM panels sit in the middle, and illuminated or built-up 3D signs cost several times more because they are fabricated, wired and installed. Send a photo and rough size for a real number.
We publish starting prices for the most common items: corflute signs from $20 and ACM panel signs from $50. Everything else depends so much on installation, access, permits and materials that we quote the actual job instead, within two business hours.
Corflute signs start from $20. The final price depends on size, quantity, one or two printed sides, and fittings such as eyelets or stakes. Larger runs cost less per sign because setup is shared.
Yes, usually several times more. A full wrap covers every painted panel in cast vinyl and takes days of labour with trim removal and post-heating. Lettering and a decal set is applied in hours and covers what most trade and service businesses need.
Installation is priced with the job, and it depends on height, access and timing. A sign at head height is quick. One above an awning on a busy road may need a lift, traffic management and a footpath permit.
Sometimes. In Victoria, Clause 52.05 of the planning scheme controls signs, and illuminated signs, large signs and heritage areas are the usual triggers. See our permits explainer and check with your council.
Cut vinyl lettering on the glass and the vehicle: your name, what you do and a phone number. It is the lowest-cost signage there is and it is seen by everyone who walks or drives past.
Every kind of business sign, and what to buy first on a limited budget.
See business signage →Corflute, ACM, foamex, acrylic and banner PVC, and how long each lasts.
Read the guide →Fascia, illuminated and 3D signs for shops, with costs and permits explained.
See shopfront signage →Send a photo, a rough size and your logo. We will come back with a price for your actual job inside two business hours.