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Dimensional letters & CNC routing

Channel letters, routed letters and logos for building fronts and walls, plus CNC routing for custom shapes and parts.

Channel letters, barber shop
Channel letters, barber shop

Dimensional letters give a sign depth and shadow, so a name reads clearly from across the parking lot. We make channel letters for building fronts and flat-cut and routed letters and logos for walls inside and out.

Our CNC router cuts letters, logos and shapes in-house from a range of materials. We also cut parts to a customer's file for other trades and makers.

What we make

  • Channel letters
  • Flat-cut and routed dimensional letters
  • Logos and shapes cut on our CNC router
  • Stand-off and flush-mounted letters
  • Custom CNC routing for other trades

Good to know

CNC routing

Our router cuts letters, logos and panels in-house. If you just need parts cut to your file, ask us.

Permits

Building signs usually need city and landlord approval. We handle both.

Options & materials

  • Channel lettersFabricated letters, lit or non-lit, mounted to the wall or a raceway.
  • Flat-cut lettersAluminum, acrylic, PVC or HDU letters cut to your font and logo and painted in our shop.
  • MountingFlush, stand-off or pin-mounted for a floating look.
  • FinishesPainted to any color, brushed metal or vinyl-faced.
  • CNC routingLetters, logos, panels and custom shapes cut to your file.

Recent dimensional letters & cnc routing

Building letters, Diablo Valley Giving Partners
Building letters, Diablo Valley Giving Partners
Letters, City Walk, Hayward
Letters, City Walk, Hayward
Installing letters, City Walk
Installing letters, City Walk
HDU letters cut and painted in our shop, Philco Air Control
HDU letters cut and painted in our shop, Philco Air Control
HDU letters cut and painted in our shop, Philco Building Maintenance
HDU letters cut and painted in our shop, Philco Building Maintenance
CNC-cut letters, La Michoacana
CNC-cut letters, La Michoacana
CNC-routed panels in our shop
CNC-routed panels in our shop
Fabricating dimensional letters in our shop
Fabricating dimensional letters in our shop

What affects the price

  • Letter height and number of letters
  • Material and finish
  • Lighting and electrical work
  • Mounting method and wall type
  • Lift or equipment needed to install
  • Permit and landlord requirements

Sizes & timeline

Sizes

Letter height depends on viewing distance. As a rough rule, every inch of letter height reads well from about 10 feet away.

Timeline

Non-lit letters are typically ready in about 2 to 3 weeks, and lit channel letters in about 4 to 6 weeks, after proof approval and permits.

Common questions

What's the difference between channel letters and flat-cut letters?

Channel letters are built with depth and can be lit from inside. Flat-cut letters are cut from a single sheet and are not lit, which makes them a good fit for interiors and daytime signs.

Can you cut parts for my own project?

Yes. Send a vector file and the material and we'll quote the routing.

Do building letters need a permit?

Usually, plus landlord approval. We handle both.

Can you match our logo exactly?

Yes. We work from your logo file, or redraw it if you only have a low-resolution copy.

How it works

  1. Site visit & measure

    We look at the spot and take photos and measurements.

  2. Design & proof

    You approve a scaled proof with sizes, colors and materials.

  3. Permits

    We handle the city permit and landlord approval when needed.

  4. Build & install

    We build it and install it, and haul the old sign away.

Get a free estimate

Send a few details or a photo of the spot. We'll call you back to work out the rest.

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