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The Sign Maker - House Signs,
Memorial Plaques, Business Signage

The Sign Maker

Signs - Memorials - Wheel Covers

High quality signs and memorials to suit all budgets. Huge choice in materials, fonts and images.
Also a range of wheel covers which we manufacture in our workshops.

We make so many different signs just the way you want them - house signs, home sign and name plates, door numbers, memorial plaques, business signs and wheel covers. If you need advice with any of the signs, plaques, business signage, memorials or gifts do call us 01769 561355

Our main workshops at The Sign Maker are based in North Devon, but we send our signs all over the world.  We know we are lucky to be situated in the country. Have a look at how we Care for our Countryside

Do have a look through the links below - we offer a huge variety of signage! You can place orders by phone, email or via The Sign Maker online shop.

Click here to see all our Signs and Memorials

 Sign Makers working at The Sign Maker!


House Signs, Engraved Plaques, Memorials, Wheel Covers, Business Signage



House signs made in all kinds of materials

House Signs  
There are house signs and house numbers to suit all types of homes and tastes.  It is important to choose the right one - you are going to see it every day for many years. Have a look at this page - choosing your house sign for some pointers. As well as choosing the right size, lettering style, image, you must choose the material you want to have your house sign made in. There is plenty of choice, the most popular being wooden, slate, cast brass, granite and clear acrylic. Choosing a House Sign

Fibreglass Pub Signs.

Business Signage 
Although our sign company is based in North Devon, we can dispatch business signage anywhere in the UK. There is a large range of both fibreglass and aluminium signage in all shapes and sizes. Finger posts signs are made in both aluminium and wood. We also have hanging signs, projecting signs, notice boards, pavement signs - the list goes on!

 Wood framed sign bord on posts.

Engraved plaques

Engraved Plaques
There are 2 thicknesses of good quality engravers brass available along with faced aluminium for tarnish free plaques ans signs.  Maintenance free engraved laminates are also available along with corian and stainless steel. Materials can be cut to any size- a wide range of engraving fonts and graphics can be used. There are three methods of engraving - traditional, laser and chemically etched.   Also see Memorial Plaques

Engraved plaque on wrought iron tree stake.

Memorials and Memorial Plaques
We have so many different memorials it is going to be difficult to choose which is best for you. Perhaps its an engraved corian plaque which can be fitted to a wrought iron plaque holder. More traditionally are the engraved brass plaques or the granite stone wedges. We also make wooden caskets and memorials for the natural burial grounds. Recently outdoor photo memorials have become much more popular too. The choice is yours.

 Full colour cat memorial.

Slate signs in all shapes and sizes.

Stone and Slate Signs
Our Slate Signs House Signs can be cut to any size including some rounds and ovals. For house name plates we also have granite and limestone. They can be painted in a variety of colours or the background can be blasted away leaving the letters raised. Depending on font and design, slate can look traditional or modern.

Full wrap wheel cover.

4x4 Wheel Covers
Personalised wheel covers made in our workshops in both semi rigid vinyl and soft wheel covers. With the semi-rigid, you have the choice of a plain wheel cover, a full colour vinyl, single colour or a full wrap which neatly covers the whole disk. Our wheel cover skirts are black as standard but we can craft them in other colours. Soft wheel covers can be made to any size, including trailers in seven colours or with a full colour printed design.

 Soft wheel covers.

Aluminium ladder sign with bullnose edge.

Sign Boards
A range of boards are available for all purposes. Ideal for information boards, business name plates and house signs. Can be made with singe colour cut vinyl or printed full colour or a mixture of both! Supplied with or without frames and/or posts as required. Reflective nameplates along with good range of fibreglass sign boards.

Large Wooden Sign.

Wooden House Signs
Each wooden house sign or large wooden commercial sign is made to order by carpenters in our workshops. The designer can use a huge variety of fonts along with borders and images as required. Lettering is engraved and painted in a choice of colours. Oak is the most popular wood for a sign . However we do use Douglas Fir, Cherry, Sapele, Iroko and Cedar. Rustic slices are also produced.

 Wooden sign with detailed image.

Metal Signs

Metal Signage
A varied range of metal signage suitable for house signs, memorial plaques and commercial signage. Metals range from full colour Toughprint and anodised aluminium, vinyl lettering and full colour vinyl on aluminium plate, hand painted metal, engraved metal and a large range of cast metal plaques and signs.

Painted framed sign - gold lettering.

Painted Signs
After years of signs with vinyl lettering the painted sign is making a come back. We can use solid oak or we can paint a board known as Tricoya - this a wood based board made using a high performance resin. It is very stable, durable and weatherproof. Tricoya itself comes with a 50 year guarantee. We also frame the Tricoya with oak for a traditional painted framed sign.

 Painted oak sign

Cast Bronze Memorial Plaques

 Bronze Memorial Plaques      Cast Bronze Signs
Each casting creates a unique piece in it's own right. Craftsmen use traditional methods for casting the bronze plaques and ensure that every handmade bronze sign or plaque that leaves the foundry is absolutely perfect. Background colour include black, brown, blue and green.

Oak ladder sign.

Entrance Signs
It is really important that your Entrance Sign looks the part. It is not there just to identify your property, although it does of course need to do that. As people drive past they see your entrance sign and will unknowingly judge you or your business. We have put together a selection of links to various pages of the website, which should enable you to find the right entrance sign to suit your property or business and your budget.

 Painted entrance sign with engraved corian panel

Posts to use with your sign

Posts for Signs
On this page you will find an excellent selection of posts which can be used with your sign. These are made from wood, steel or aluminium. Wooden posts can be oiled, varnished or painted. Also posts with arms for hanging signs. Wrought iron brackets for signs also available

Directional Arrow Signs.

Directional Arrow Signs
A very good range of directional arrow signs to suit all budgets. There are painted rustic arrow signs for events, good value t-channel signs which are smart and long lasting as well as oak or aluminium finger posts with one to seven fingers.

 Rustic directional arrow signs.

Oval cast brass sign.

House Name Plates
Every house name plate is unique. We make them just the way you want them. You choose the size, the font, the shape, the layout along with images and a border if you want one. We make house name plates in many different materials - engraved brass, cast brass, a range of timbers, slate, granite, aluminium, corian, bronze and others. The choice is yours.

Marble corian house sign

Stone-Like Corian House Signs and Engraved Plaques
A modern material with a cold stone like finish. It is perfect for signs in that it is very durable, fade proof and virtually maintenance free. Can be supplied as it is, on backing board or with oak frame. Also available as a two tone plaque with inviable fixings.

 Engraved corian plaque.

Huge range of signs for home & business, memorials & engraved plaques plus wheel covers.

See the Full Range of Signs & Memorials
At The Sign Maker, our range of signs and memorials is extensive (and it keeps growing)! Utilising a broad range of materials, including wood, stone, vinyl and metal, we can design and craft a sign with a finish to suit you. With signage suitable for indoor and outdoor settings, in addition to a range of sustainable signs and value-for-money alternatives, there is something for everybody! So, whether you're looking for house sign, business sign, signage for a commercial property, or a thoughtful memorial - The Sign Maker will endeavor to work alongside you. Can't see what you're looking for? Get in touch anyway as our award-winning team would love to see if we can help you.



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Customer Feedback

From: <topkat1@
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 at 15:52
Subject: Thank you!
To: Signmaker DS <ds.signmaker@gmail.com>

Good afternoon Danielle

Re: 20=309.CA.023 FAIR ISLE

My beautiful sign has just been delivered, it’s absolutely gorgeous and just what I wanted, it will look great on my new house in the Channel Islands, hopefully moving in January.

Thank you so much for your help and advice, especially on the location and where is it to be sited, and the choice of material is great, It’s actually quite weighty.

Very well packaged, and now securely wrapped up again for removal. And well done to the UPS driver who has battled through very flooded roads here in West Sussex to deliver it!

Kindest regards from a delighted customer 10/10

Jenny Harrington 👍


From: Maureen Maynard <maynardmaureen@
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 at 18:02
Subject: Jeffrey Maynard 25.11.1941 - 12.01.2022
To: Louise Quotes <signmaker.quote@gmail.com>

Dear Louise

I have received my late husband’s graveyard stone. The family and I thank all the signmaker team for their care and attention. The slate is the colour I wished for and it is beautifully inscribed

A comforting piece of workmanship to help to console us

Yours sincerely
Maureen

18-10-23

Hi team

Firstly I would like to confirm my parcel arrived today-no damage and everything in perfect order.

I am absolutely overwhelmed by your excellent customer service shown to me from my initial contact right through to my delivery arriving today.
Each and everyone of you have been fantastic and very supportive.

Huge thanks from myself and my family
Kindest regards
Elizabeth Penrose

Customers wheel cover on her Defender. From: Val Mackey <val
Date: Wed, 20 Sept 2023 at 18:51
Subject: Thrilled!!
To: Hannah Signmaker <vinyl.signmaker@gmail.com>

I just had to email to tell you how absolutely thrilled I am with my wheel cover which arrived yesterday. It is truly fabulous!
I was very frustrated as it was pouring with rain when it arrived and I didn’t think it was a good idea to put it on a wet wheel. You’d have laughed if you saw me actually towel drying the spare this morning so I could put the cover on!

Many thanks

I totally love it!
Best wishes
Val

From: Sinclair Property <enquire@sinclairproperty.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 18 Sept 2023 at 12:56
Subject: RE: 2307.LW.040
To: Sales <sales.signmaker@gmail.com>

Hi Kate,

Further to the below, Please find attached picture of the sign.

Looks lovely. Thank you very much!

Kind Regards,

Georgie

 Frame edged oak sign

From: Sonia Kotarski <sonia.kotarski
Date: Mon, 11 Sept 2023 at 13:06
Subject: Re: Dispatch note for Orders:
To: Sales <sales.signmaker@gmail.com>

Dear Jackie

"The Sign Maker has an excellent website but I needed some advice. I had a very quick response to my on-line enquiry. The Sign-Maker is a lovely company to work with and I appreciated all the help that was provided. The finished product, a small wooden memorial cross, is very well made. The whole process was very efficient, the memorial cross was completed within the specified time frame and I was advised once it had been sent by courier. Perfect service."

Sonia Kotarski

From: Linda Holmes <linda.holmes@
Date: Wed, 13 Sept 2023 at 10:53
Subject: FW: The Sign Maker - Invoice Item: 2308.ANG.001 80365
To: Signmaker DS <ds.signmaker@gmail.com>

HI Danielle

I just wanted to say the Plaque has arrived and I am over the moon.

I have passed your details onto all administrators in our Company as I was very happy with how you dealt with my order throughout very quick and super efficient.

From: Ken Windsor <kenwindsor
Date: Mon, 4 Sept 2023 at 10:27
Subject: Re: Your order from The Sign Maker - 2307.SE.121
To: <vinyl.signmaker@gmail.com>

Good Morning Dear Debbie, Danielle, Jackie and Ali.
I am confirming that I received the Corian White Marble Effect Plaque for the Loving Memory of My Dear Mother, Marjorie Beatrice Windsor, Safely From the Post Man around 9.15am this morning Monday 4th September 2023.
I am very happy with everything regarding the very beautiful Plaque also Thank You Very Much For How Much Care and Thoughtfulness Was Made By The Staff Of The Sign Maker Shop in the Packaging and Safe Delivery Of My Dear Mother's Memorial Plaque.
I am very pleased with all of your lovely wonderful and excellent customer service I have been very pleased to receive and will be very happy to recommend your wonderful company to family and friends also Should I need your services in the future again.
Many Thanks.
Kind Regards.
Best Wishes.
Mr Kenneth George Windsor.

From: <grahame@
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 at 14:51
Subject: Refurbished Cross Installation

Dear Kate and Lee

I am attaching the pictures as promised.  I gave it the third coat.

The Lisieux Way Methodist Church congregation were delighted with the refurbished cross and pass their thanks on to you both.

You certainly did a splendid job; it was a pleasure to meet you and experience the high standards you set.

Please also pass my thanks on to the helpful lady who answers the phone.

Best wishes Grahame

 Wooden cross before refubishment. Wooden cross after refurbishment.

 

On Mon, 21 Aug 2023 at 10:18, Diane Pelham <diane wrote:

Good Morning Jackie
Thank you for trying anyway we can change the laying of the slate to another day.

That said after being told it was arriving Tuesday it has just arrived this morning !!

I have to say it is really a beautiful memorial slate and I am proud that others will see it almost everyday.
Thank you for my experience of purchasing this slate from start to finish it has been a pleasure to work with you all.

Many Thanks Again
Very Best Regards Diane Pelham 

On Fri, 18 Aug 2023 at 18:25, Jenny Harwood <jenny wrote:

Thank you very much. I’m so pleased with what you have provided and your professional and prompt service.
Such a relief to receive it and see it was just what I wanted.
All best,
Jenny Harwood

 

On Thu, 20 Jul 2023 at 14:51, cherylandgeoff@

Dear Team,


Our memorial plaque arrived today.  It is perfect and exactly what we wanted.  My family and I are very pleased with it.  Thank you so much.


The parcel was also extremely well packaged and delivered with care by DX courier.


It was a pleasure doing business with you and we would highly recommend your services.


Kind regards


Cheryl and Geoff Stannard


On Wed, 19 Jul 2023 at 16:55, Jennifer Smith <jenn

Hi


Thank you very much for sending the sign - it has just arrived this afternoon, and it looks wonderful!  The granite and the lettering are very attractive, and it is totally in keeping with the Scottish, Victorian style of our new house.  (The old copper nameplate had become so worn, it was difficult to see it, let alone read it!)  We are really pleased with our new one, and very admiring of the cutting, design and engraving skills involved in making it :) 


Thank you very much again and kind regards,   


Jennifer Smith

On Wed, 19 Jul 2023 at 13:40, John Alistair Guthrie <john

Many thanks for the prompt delivery which arrived shortly after I p.m.

I opened the package immediately and am delighted  with what you have produced for me - very tasteful, as I had hoped it would be.


Yours sincerely,

John A. Guthrie.


On Wed, 19 Jul 2023 at 10:41,

Dear Jackie and the Sign Maker team,

Thank you very much for your help and advice in choosing and ordering two memorial tree plaques we ordered with you a few weeks ago.

They have arrived safely and in plenty of time and look very much the part next to the trees.

We are all very happy with our choice and satisfied with the service you have provided.

We will definitely be using your company again next time.

Kind regards,

Annie

Annie Johnston

Finance Assistant 

St John Payne Catholic School

 

From: nikki hackett reed
Date: Fri, 19 May 2023 at 16:50
Subject: Order Ref - 2305.SS.028
To: sales@sign-maker.net

Dear Sign Maker Team, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all so much for the amazing job you did, in such a short space of time, in creating and sending my mothers memorial.
It’s perfect.
It’s going to be a tough scattering her ashes but knowing we have this beautiful plaque to remember her by is going to make it much easier.
Again, thank you so much for making the magic happen.

Kind regards
Nicola Hackett Reed


From: David Gibson <
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 at 09:41
Subject: Re: 2301.ss.030 - The Sign Maker
To: Signmaker DS <ds.signmaker@gmail.com>

Hi Danielle,

Thanks for all your help and the help of your colleagues in supplying the slate memorial wedge to commemorate our Dad. Yesterday was the day when our Dad's ashes were interrred in a churchyard in Blackburn. The wedge that you supplied sits at the base of a lovely tree that we planted on the perimeter of the churchyard with a nice view over surrounding fields. We were all happy with the finished product which is a fitting memorial. I found it easy to deal with your company and would happily recommend you to others.

Kind regards,

David

From: Lynne Parham <
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 at 14:58
Subject: Re: The Sign Maker - Receipt - Purchase Number: 23-0215
To: Sales <sales.signmaker@gmail.com>

Hi Jackie,
We’ve just received our wooden plaque and spike and would like to pass on our grateful thanks to everyone involved.
We are very, very pleased with it and it will look very special next to our wonderful son’s tree as a special memorial.
Thank you again,
Lynne and Phil

From: Patrick Foley <patrick
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2023 at 22:47
Subject: Re: Quote reference: 23SS02.004
To: Louise at The Sign Maker - Quotes <signmaker.quote@gmail.com>

Hi Louise , just wanted to say thank you for your help, my mums memorial stone is beautiful and arrived Friday, so perfect timing. No damage and I’m so happy with the quality of it. Thanks to everyone involved,
Patrick.

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From: clare guille <clare
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 at 13:42
Subject: Re: thank you :) Order Ref: 2303.SE.011
To: The Sign Maker <ds.signmaker@gmail.com>

Hi, we received our small marble plate sign today, and I wanted to say it’s beautiful. The marble is a wonderful colour and the etching is deep. We can’t wait to put it next to our memorial blossom tree for our father in his memory. I know it withstand the outside elements and we can enjoy for years to come. Great craftsmanship, thank you.

Clare

Sent from my iPhone

From: Rosalind Porter <rosalind
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 at 10:06
Subject: AW: 2301.LW.092

Dear Signmakers,

our Beautiful house sign arrived yesterday safely and undamaged, thanks to your very good packing.

We are absolutely thrilled with it and cannot thank you enough for all your advice, patience and expertise. It is already mounted, s. photo attatched.

We are so glad we found your firm and were able to order a proper, high quality English house sign.

Many thanks!

Best wishes - Rosalind Porter

 Sapele House Sign
Customer wheel cover

From: Jim Bates <Jim.Bate
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023 at 15:05
Subject: Re: Order Ref: 2302.SV.012 Consignment Number 2269
To: The Sign Maker <ds.signmaker@gmail.com>

Afternoon

Just to let you know I’m very happy with the wheel cover it’s fantastic and really stands out.

Photo below and my dirty motor doesn’t do it justice 👌🏻

Regards

Jim Bates


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The Sign Maker would like to thank the support from the EU / Defra / HotSW LEP and DCC in our recent expansion which included
the new vinyl workshop and the purchase of CNC router. For more information please visit:-
The EU Commission's Rural Development Page