Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to Common Commercial Sign Questions
Learn more about sign types, project planning, permitting, fabrication, installation, repairs and multi-location programs. If your project has unique requirements, contact Davis Signs for a site-specific conversation.
Getting Started
What types of signs does Davis Signs provide?
Davis Signs provides custom exterior signs, interior signs and commercial sign services. Exterior options include channel letters, illuminated signs, building signs, monument signs, pylon and pole signs, electronic message centers and custom neon signs. Interior options include lobby signs, dimensional letters and logos, ADA and regulatory signs, wayfinding, directories, edge-lit acrylic signs and wall graphics.
What information should I provide when requesting a quote?
Start with the project address, business name, sign type and a brief description of what you need. If available, include logo files, brand standards, building photos, measurements, landlord criteria, architectural plans and your preferred completion timeline. Clear site information helps our team evaluate the project more efficiently.
Can you help me determine which type of sign I need?
Yes. We consider the property, viewing distance, traffic, available sign area, operating hours, brand and budget before recommending a sign type. In many cases, a coordinated combination of exterior and interior signs provides the best result.
Do you work only with commercial clients?
Davis Signs is positioned primarily around commercial sign projects for businesses, property managers, contractors, organizations, schools, municipalities, franchises and multi-location brands. Contact our team if you are unsure whether your project is a fit.
What areas does Davis Signs serve?
Davis Signs serves commercial clients throughout the Wasatch Front and across Utah, including the Ogden-to-Salt Lake City corridor and surrounding communities. Qualified regional and national account programs may receive expanded multi-location support.
How long does a commercial sign project take?
Timelines vary based on sign type, design approvals, permitting, engineering, materials, fabrication complexity, site readiness and installation requirements. A straightforward project may move faster than a custom illuminated structure or sign package requiring multiple approvals. We can provide a more useful schedule after reviewing the site and scope.
Sign Design and Permitting
Can Davis Signs help design my sign?
Yes. Our team can translate your logo, brand standards and project goals into a sign concept suited to the property. We consider scale, readability, color, materials, illumination, placement and mounting as the design develops.
Do I need finished artwork before contacting you?
No. Existing vector logo files and brand standards are helpful, but you can contact us before every detail is finalized. We can explain which files and information will be needed to move the project forward.
Can you match our existing brand standards?
Yes. Davis Signs can work from approved colors, typefaces, logo files, material specifications and sign standards. For multi-location brands, we can also adapt the approved system to site-specific dimensions and requirements.
Do commercial signs require permits?
Many exterior signs require municipal review and permits. Requirements vary by city, sign type, property and zoning designation. Landlords and developments may also have separate sign criteria. Davis Signs can research applicable requirements and assist with drawings and permit coordination for the project.
What happens if the sign I want is not allowed by local code?
If the proposed sign conflicts with applicable requirements, our team can help evaluate compliant alternatives involving size, location, height, lighting or sign type. Any variance or exception process depends on the jurisdiction and is not guaranteed.
Fabrication and Installation
Does Davis Signs fabricate custom signs?
Yes. Davis Signs creates custom sign components based on the approved design and application. Depending on the project, fabrication may involve metal, acrylic, dimensional lettering, routed panels, sign cabinets, structural components, lighting and custom finishes.
Does Davis Signs install the signs it produces?
Yes. Our team coordinates commercial sign installation, including site access, mounting, equipment and applicable electrical requirements. Installation planning depends on building construction, sign size, height, site conditions and operating restrictions.
Can you coordinate with our general contractor or property manager?
Yes. Sign projects often require communication with owners, contractors, architects, electricians, landlords and property managers. Davis Signs can coordinate sign-related information, approvals and scheduling with the appropriate project contacts.
Can you install a sign produced by another company?
Installation-only projects may be considered after the sign, drawings, site and installation requirements are reviewed. Contact Davis Signs with the available documentation so our team can determine whether the project is a fit.
Do you provide electrical work for illuminated signs?
Illuminated signs require appropriate power, components and electrical coordination. The exact division of work depends on the sign, site and project scope. Davis Signs will identify the required electrical responsibilities during planning.
Sign Repair and Updates
Can you repair an existing sign?
Yes. Davis Signs can evaluate commercial signs with lighting outages, damaged faces, loose components, faded graphics, weather damage and other service needs. After inspection, we can recommend repair, retrofitting or replacement based on the sign’s condition.
Can an older sign be converted to LED lighting?
Many older illuminated signs can be evaluated for an LED conversion. Suitability depends on the condition of the cabinet, faces, wiring, power supplies and internal access. An inspection helps determine whether a retrofit or full replacement is the better option.
Can you update a sign when a tenant or brand changes?
Yes. Depending on the existing structure, we may be able to replace sign faces, tenant panels, graphics, dimensional letters or lighting components. We can also remove old signage and coordinate a complete replacement when required.
Do you provide ongoing sign maintenance?
Davis Signs provides repair and maintenance support for commercial signage. For businesses with multiple signs or locations, service needs can be reviewed as part of a broader account program.
What happens if the sign I want is not allowed by local code?
If the proposed sign conflicts with applicable requirements, our team can help evaluate compliant alternatives involving size, location, height, lighting or sign type. Any variance or exception process depends on the jurisdiction and is not guaranteed.
National and Multi-Location Programs
Does Davis Signs handle projects for multiple locations?
Yes. Davis Signs supports qualified regional and national programs for franchises, petroleum businesses, corporate brands and organizations with multiple properties. Services may include site documentation, location-specific drawings, permitting, fabrication, installation coordination, rebranding and ongoing service.
Can you maintain consistent branding across different buildings?
Yes. We use approved brand standards and repeatable specifications while adapting sign dimensions, mounting and layouts to each property. Site-specific drawings allow stakeholders to approve necessary changes without losing the broader brand direction.
Can you support a national rebranding campaign?
Davis Signs can support qualified rebranding programs with site surveys, project tracking, fabrication, removal, installation and closeout documentation. The final delivery model depends on the number and location of sites, schedule, sign types and installation requirements.
Do you work with petroleum and convenience retail locations?
Yes. Davis Signs supports new builds, conversions and service needs for qualified petroleum and convenience retail programs. Potential scope may include canopy and fascia branding, building signs, monument or pylon identification, price-display structures, directional signs, vinyl graphics and interior brand elements.
Still Have Questions About Your Sign Project?
Every property and sign project has different requirements. Share your location, goals and available project information with Davis Signs, and our team will help you determine the next step.
Prefer to talk through your project? Call 801-823-3100.

746 N Harrisville Rd | Ogden, UT 84404
Custom commercial sign design, permitting, fabrication, installation and service for businesses throughout the Wasatch Front.