Renovation is the name of the game for many properties in the Bay Area. And it is not just about houses but includes entire apartment complexes. These renovations usually include updates to the signage in many cases. Here is another example of a monument sign we recently refurbished for a property in the South Bay. Again new sign panels and …
Simple post and panel monument signs that are common in many apartment complexes and schools get weathered like anything else. A key advantage of these signs is that they can be easily refurbished by adding a new digitally printed sign face to the existing system with minimal labor. Here is an example of post and panel sign we recently refurbished …
Changing sign faces especially on pole signs is more than just creating the signs based on the new logos or company name. It also requires knowing the precise sizes of the faces being replaced as well as access to the pole(s) themselves. So typically a site survey is required to determine all aspects of the project before the sign are …
Minor changes to monument signs do not always require a major overhaul to the sign. Based on the design of the sign, we can simply produce new faces or panels and either replace the existing ones or directly install them over the old ones. This is a very cost-effective and efficient process. Below is an example of a project we …
We have many older apartment complexes in the Bay Area. Most at some point embark on major overhauls to improve the property and attract new tenants. Part of these improvements include new signage. Here is an example a project we recently completed for such a complex. The scope of work included a whole new design and color scheme for the …
Some monument signs may have more than one company name on them. And when they move out or change names, only part of the monument has to be updated. Based on how the monument is fabricated, this may not be as straight forward. But here is a case where we were able to design the new company name lettering in …
Renovating a building or property can take many forms. New landscaping, new paint etc. Updating the signage can also create a new fresh look. Here is a recent sign project we completed for the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. The pedestal style signs had both single and dual posts and required solid concrete pads. They were a very attractive addition to …
Signs need to fit the environments they’re installed in. The design may need to be appropriate based on the type of business the sign is made for. Or it could simply fit the architecture of the business complex. Here is an example of a custom post and panel monument we recently designed and built for a law office downtown. The …
Home owner associations (HOAs) have many responsibilities. One area than involves us is signage. We produce a range of signs for these HOAs that include but are not limited to pool rule and parking related signage. However, some of the larger projects involve street signs. We recently completed a large project that involved all street signs within the condominium complex. …
Site signs can take many forms. Advertising an upcoming project, a special event, or a new tenant moving in. Commercial Real Estate companies may also use these post and panel signs to indicate vacancies for would-be businesses who may need work spaces. Here is a recent example of a sign we produced and installed for a company in the south …
We’ve discussed logo changes before. This can result from mergers but also from rebranding. Since many corporate logos include both text and logo elements, the change may impact one or both aspects of the logo. Here is recent project we complete for From Factor. This is the third rebranding they’ve done in the past few years. In this particular case, …
Simple, Functional, and Cost-Effective. Sometimes that is all the signs you need for your business. The location and the type of business can also dictate the types of sign that would best serve that need. Here is a job we recently completed for a dentist office. A post and panel monument and a wall panel sign were all that was …
You see generic and industrial looking traffic signs all around. But when dealing with private residential complexes, property managers may choose to use more custom signs to show speed limits around their neighborhood. Here is an example of a custom sign we produced for a condominium complex. The sign was made using sandblasted High Density Urethane (HDU) painted to the …
It seems that as the population rises, we see more cases of illegal parking around the area. This causes some property management companies to add additional signs re-enforcing their parking policies. Here is a project we recently completed for a property management company in the south bay. We designed these post and panel signs to the HOA’s requirements and installed …
We produce a lot of signs and graphics for local cities. Sometime the city shares the cost of a sign with an organization doing business with them. In these scenarios we usually work with both the city and the organization on the designs and approval process of the signage. Here is an example of a Post and Panel sign we …
When you approach an auto service center, sometimes it is not clear where you need to go after you enter or even which way to enter. That is where clearly marked signs come in . Here is an example of a service center signage project we recently completed at a Bay Area Tesla location. These signs provide clear directions to …
One way to make sure your car doesn’t get towed away when parking in a new location, is to look for parking restriction signs as you enter a new structure, apartment complex driveway, or parking lot. Signs Unlimited has produced and installed many such signs for property management companies and cities alike. They are usually installed in prominent places for …
Directional signs for your clients and customers are very key in guiding them to where they need to go once they get on your parking area. This is especially true for new customers who’ve never been to your place of business. Here is a recent project we completed for Tesla to help improve their directional signage . The signs meet …
When a company or business changes their logo, they will need new signs and graphics as well. This is actually a good time to look at upgrading the exterior signs from the old neon or fluorescent tubes to the more energy efficient LED technologies. Case and point, Hengehold Truckling. As we worked to create new signage for them, we also …
One of the areas where signs play a big role, is parking lots. Finding you way around, knowing where you’re allowed to park, or even finding where the ticket machines are is very important. Here is an example of parking lot sign project we completed for Foothill College’s Sunnyvale campus. The project consisted of custom made monument signs and pole …
In a business complex, tenants move in and out regularly. So when it comes to the property directory signage, there has to be flexibility to cost-effectively update the names for the new tenants. There are many ways to accomplish this. Here is an example of a recent directory post and panel sign we fabricated for a south bay property. The …
Some of our projects do not initially start out with the end client. We actually launch many projects working directly with designers and architects who represent end users. This approach allows us to create designs upfront and fine-tune them working with the client’s representative before it is presented to them. Here is an example that demonstrates this approach. The sign …
Large banks change their site signs or graphic regularly. This is sometimes due to new regulations, new interest rates, or local city codes. We usually work with national sign companies or project management firms to produce and install signage for large banks at their local branches. Here is a recent example of a pole and monument signs we completed for …
Sign renovation is a continuous process. One of the considerations when renovating or refurbishing a sign is whether or not the original look and feel needs to be maintained. In some cases the property owner or manager may choose the keep the same color schemes and graphics. In other cases they may go a whole new route. Here is an …
You may be familiar with Dinah’s Garden Boutique hotel in Palo Alto. We had previously worked with them and their corporate design firm to produce various signs for the entire property a couple of years ago. Recently they realized that additional signage was needed to further enhance visibility and access for their guests. These new signs were intended to complement …
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