Farm sign installation in Exeter
Professional farm sign installation services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-£160
Typical Duration
1-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Farm sign installed properly - posts set solid, sign mounted level, positioned for visibility. Deliveries find you easily, property clearly identified, professional appearance.
Help People Find You
A clear farm sign stops delivery drivers phoning confused, visitors turning up at neighbours, and emergency services hunting for your entrance. Quick job to install, permanent improvement.
💡 Pro tip: Mount signs high enough to see over hedges and vegetation growth - nothing worse than signs disappearing into overgrown hedges every summer.
Why Proper Installation Matters
Wonky or fallen signs look terrible and defeat the purpose.
| ✅ Installed Right | ❌ Bodged |
|---|---|
| Posts deep and solid | Falls over in first storm |
| Sign level and visible | Wonky, looks awful |
| Right height for visibility | Too low, hidden by growth |
| Secure fixings | Sign falls off posts |
What You Get
🔧 Professional Installation
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Position planning | Best location for visibility agreed |
| Post installation | Posts dug/driven deep, set plumb |
| Sign mounting | Sign fixed level at appropriate height |
| Final check | Everything tightened, tested for stability |
📦 Sign Ready
- Solid posts that won't shift
- Sign mounted level
- Positioned for good visibility
- Weather-resistant fixings
Pricing Guide
| Installation Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Sign only (post exists) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Simple post & sign | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
| Large sign or difficult ground | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Sign and posts charged separately if I'm supplying them.
Perfect For Your Property If...
✅ Finding you is difficult - long lane, multiple entrances
✅ Regular deliveries - couriers, feed merchants need directions
✅ New sign made - just needs professional fitting
✅ Old sign fallen - needs re-mounting on solid posts
Why Choose Us for Farm sign installation in Exeter?
Posts set deep and solid
Sign mounted level and secure
Positioned for visibility
Weather-resistant installation
What to Expect
Step 1: Site Assessment
I'll check your proposed location, assess ground type for posts, confirm sign size, discuss height and position for best visibility.
Step 2: Post Installation (if needed)
Holes dug or posts driven 2-3ft deep, checked for plumb and spacing, concreted if ground is soft or rocky.
Step 3: Sign Mounting
Sign fixed to posts at agreed height, checked for level, all fixings tightened and weather-resistant. Quick visibility check.
🔧 DIY Tips
Installing your own farm sign? Straightforward if you've got the tools:
🔧 Tools needed
- Post hole digger or auger
- Spirit level
- Drill and appropriate fixings
- Concrete mix (if needed)
- Helper (signs are awkward)
📐 Setting posts
- Mark position for good visibility
- Dig holes 2-3ft deep (30% of post height as guide)
- Set posts plumb using spirit level
- Backfill with concrete if ground is soft
- Brace posts while concrete sets (24 hours)
✂️ Mounting sign
- Mark height on posts (allow for sight lines)
- Check sign is level before fully tightening
- Use stainless or galvanised fixings (won't rust)
- Pre-drill holes to prevent splitting
- Allow for thermal expansion if sign is large
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Posts not deep enough (won't stay upright)
- Not checking plumb (posts lean)
- Sign not level (looks terrible)
- Wrong fixings (rust marks streaking down)
- Ignoring sight lines (sign hidden by vegetation)
💡 Pro trick: Position sign posts so the sign faces drivers approaching from the direction most people come from - pointless having it face away from main approach.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚜 Tractor damage: Position signs far enough from gateways that tractors/trailers won't clip them. Common problem that destroys carefully installed signs.
Planning permission: Small signs on private land rarely need it. Large signs, illuminated signs, or anything near roads often do. Check with planning before installation.
Highways regulations: Signs visible from public roads have rules about size, position, and lighting. Distance from junctions matters too. Local highways department can advise.
Material choice: Timber posts traditional but rot eventually. Steel posts last longer but cost more. Plastic posts cheap but can look naff - your choice.
Maintenance: Check fixings annually, tighten anything loose. Repoint or repaint signs as needed. Posts rot at ground level - check and replace before they fail.
Multiple signs? Doing several at once (entrance, field names, warnings) saves callout charges. I can sort them all in one visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's involved in installing a farm sign?
If there's already a post, just mounting the sign - quick job. If you need posts, that's digging or driving them 2-3ft deep, checking they're plumb, then mounting sign at right height and level. Might need planning permission depending on size and location - you need to check that.
How deep do sign posts need to go?
Minimum 2-3ft in the ground for stability - signs catch wind and posts need to stay solid. Rocky ground might need concreting. I'll assess ground type when I see it and advise what's needed.
Can you make the sign as well as fit it?
I can mount signs you've had made, but I don't make them - that's specialist signwriting. Local signmakers can produce what you need, then I'll install it properly. Or you can buy ready-made ones and I'll fit them.
Do farm signs need planning permission?
Depends on size, location, and whether it's lit. Small signs on private land usually don't. Signs visible from roads, larger signs, or anything in conservation areas often need permission. You're responsible for checking - I can advise but can't guarantee.
What about signs at roadside?
Signs on verges or near highways need permission from highways authority. There are rules about visibility, distance from junctions, and height. I can install them but you need to get approvals sorted first.
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