When a new company moves into an existing business complex, one of the first priorities is updating the signage so employees, clients, and visitors can easily locate the new tenant. This is especially true in the Bay Area, where business parks, office campuses, and multi-tenant properties rely heavily on monument signage for visibility and wayfinding. However, replacing an entire monument sign can be expensive and time-consuming. That’s where more practical, design-driven solutions—like monument sign refacing—come in.
Recently, we had the opportunity to refresh the monument signage for Creative Design Engineering, a company moving into an established South Bay property. The existing monument was structurally sound but outdated and worn. Instead of rebuilding a brand-new monument, we recommended a cost-effective, professional solution: refacing the monument sign with new aluminum panels and updated digital print graphics.
Why Monument Sign Refacing Makes Sense
Businesses across San Jose and the broader Bay Area often face similar challenges when moving into older buildings. Monument signs may still be functional but no longer match the company’s brand, color palette, or modern design expectations. In these cases, companies typically consider three options:
1. Rebuild the Monument (Most Expensive)
Constructing a brand-new monument sign requires engineering, fabrication, permitting, and sign installation. While this is ideal for complete rebranding or when the structure is damaged, it can be cost-prohibitive for smaller businesses.
2. Refurbish the Existing Monument
This process involves removing old lettering and graphics, resurfacing and repairing the structure, repainting, and installing new graphics or dimensional lettering. It’s less expensive than rebuilding but still more labor-intensive than refacing.
3. Reface with New Prefabricated Panels (Best Value)
This is the option we recommended for Creative Design Engineering. By adding prefabricated aluminum monument panels with digitally printed artwork, we preserve the monument’s structural integrity while giving it a clean, modern, professional look. It reduces labor, minimizes downtime, and provides a fresh visual identity in just a fraction of the time.
The Sign Unlimited Solution
For this project, our team:
- Conducted a site survey to assess dimensions, surface condition, and structural integrity.
- Designed new graphics that aligned with the client’s branding, ensuring high contrast, readability, and daytime/nighttime visibility.
- Fabricated durable aluminum monument panels, ideal for long-term outdoor use.
- Printed high-resolution digital graphics to match the company’s colors and design specifications.
- Installed the panels on the existing monument, instantly transforming its appearance without major construction.
This process is quick, clean, and cost-efficient—making it one of the best solutions for companies looking to elevate their monument signage design without major investment.
Why Businesses Choose Monument Refacing
Refacing is often the preferred approach because it:
- Enhances property aesthetics at a fraction of the cost
- Minimizes disruption to the building or landscape
- Achieves a professional, modern appearance
- Supports branding consistency across campuses
- Works well for older structures needing a visual refresh
For companies in tech, engineering, retail, or professional services, the quality and clarity of their monument sign directly influence customer perception. A clean, properly designed aluminum monument sign communicates professionalism before a visitor even steps inside.
Serving the Bay Area With Creative Sign Design & Engineering
As a trusted signage provider across San Jose, Silicon Valley, and the Bay Area, Sign Unlimited continues to deliver practical solutions for monument refurbishment, sign replacement, and custom sign and engineering projects. Whether you need new prefabricated monument panels, a complete reface, or a redesigned monument signage system, our team is ready to help refresh your brand presence.
If you need new signs, graphics, or monument updates, call us today, email sales@esignsunlimited.com, or visit esignsunlimited.com for consultation.