Bulb Letters Signs (Cabochon)
£3,500 Installed
No hidden fees
Price includes: Up to 12″ high letters • Up to 7 letters (60–70 mm depth)
- Hand‑built metal letters with 60–70 mm depth
- Cabochon LED bulbs in warm or cool white
- Lens colours: Fluorescent Yellow, Ruby Red, Golden Orange, Royal Blue, Emerald Green, Purple, Hot Pink
- Custom fonts, sizes and brand‑matched paints
- Weather‑ready; professional installation in ~21 days
- Install options: direct to wall or on a pan/tray fascia
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The example below shows a typical cabochon bulb letter sign from this package.
Bulb Letters (Cabochon) — What to Expect
Bring back the theatre of light. Bulb letters (also called cabochon or fairground letters) turn a shopfront into a showstopper. Each metal letter is made to your design, painted in your brand colour, and fitted with classic cabochon LED bulbs for a warm, high‑impact glow.
Why it stands out
Unlike flat signage, bulb letters add real depth, sparkle and movement. The faceted lenses catch the eye from a distance and create a vintage‑meets‑modern look — ideal for cafes, bars, restaurants, pubs and boutiques, or any brand that wants character and clear visibility after dark.
Built to your brand
Choose your font and we’ll colour‑match the metalwork to your RAL or Pantone. LEDs are available in warm or cool white. Cabochon lenses can be Fluorescent Yellow, Ruby Red, Golden Orange, Royal Blue, Emerald Green, Purple or Hot Pink — keep it classic or make it playful.
Engineered to last
Energy‑efficient LEDs sit inside robust housings designed for UK weather. The 60–70 mm letter depth gives a strong profile and premium finish. Every set is hand‑built, fully wired and tested before installation.
Installation options
- On an aluminium pan/tray fascia
- Directly onto existing fascia boards or timber fascias
- Directly onto brick or rendered walls
- Indoors on feature walls for bars, events and retail interiors
Timelines and pricing
Every project is bespoke, so the final price depends on letter count, size, finishes and site access. As a guide, a set with up to 7 letters, up to 12" high and 60–70 mm depth is typically installed in about 21 working days and costs £3,500 installed. If you need a different size, letter count or specification than the guide above, send your requirements and we’ll reply with a clear, tailored quote and options.
Why choose bulb letters (cabochon)?
- Warm or cool white LEDs with optional coloured lenses
- Custom fonts and full RAL/Pantone colour matching
- Exterior‑ready build with efficient, low‑maintenance lighting
- Flexible mounting: tray fascia, direct‑to‑fascia, timber, brick or interior walls
- Professional service from design to installation
Manufacturing process
- Design and planning: wording, font, lens colours and LED temperature
- Material selection: fabricated metal letters with 60–70 mm returns
- Precision fabrication: cutting, forming and welding to size
- Paint and finish: brand‑matched coatings (RAL/Pantone)
- LED and cabochon fit‑out: warm/cool white modules with chosen lens colours
- Quality checks: illumination, fixings and weatherproofing
- Installation: scheduled fitting with alignment and final testing
Hassle‑free process
- Share your wording/logo and preferred style
- We confirm pricing upfront and outline options
- Our team surveys, confirms sizes and finishes, and schedules fitting
- We install professionally and tidy up — minimal disruption to your trading
Pricing note: This guide price applies to a standard single‑unit shopfront. Larger frontages, combined units, complex access or corner sites may need extra signage or fixtures and will be quoted accordingly.
All examples below are illuminated cabochon bulb letter shopfront sign.
Each sign features hand‑built metal letters at 60–70 mm depth with cabochon LED bulbs. Choose warm or cool white, or add coloured lenses (Fluorescent Yellow, Ruby Red, Golden Orange, Royal Blue, Emerald Green, Purple, Hot Pink). Built to last, brand‑matched paints available, and professionally manufactured and installed by us
You can have any number of letters for your project—just send your wording for a tailored quote. The “up to 7 letters” reference is only a guide for the package price, so you have a clear idea for budgeting. We’re happy to quote for longer names or multiple words.
Yes. Numbers and simple symbols are straightforward. Logos are usually possible; we’ll confirm once we see your artwork.
Vector files (AI, EPS, or high‑resolution PDF/SVG) are best. We can work from a high‑quality PNG if needed.
Metalwork can be painted to any RAL/Pantone. LEDs are warm or cool white; cabochon lenses are available in Fluorescent Yellow, Ruby Red, Golden Orange, Royal Blue, Emerald Green, Purple and Hot Pink.
Yes. We can add a dimmer or on/off switch. Timers and photocells (auto dusk‑to‑dawn) are also available on request.
Standard 230V mains. Our team installs the low‑voltage LED drivers and connects to an accessible fused spur or dedicated supply.
The letters are robust but designed for retail fascias. We’ll advise the best fixing method for timber, aluminium tray, brick, or render during survey.
Minimal. Wipe down occasionally with a soft cloth and mild cleaner. LEDs are long‑life and typically maintenance‑free for years.
Yes—great for feature walls in bars, restaurants, events, and retail interiors.
With normal use, the LEDs typically last 30,000–50,000 hours. The painted metal letters are built for long outdoor service life.
Around 21 working days from design approval for sets within the guide spec. Larger or complex projects may take longer.
Yes. If removal, disposal, or fascia repair is required, we’ll price this clearly as an additional service and confirm before proceeding.
Yes. We use stand‑off fixings, rails, or a tray fascia to achieve a clean, level finish.