How Much Does a Monument Sign Cost?
A monument sign is one of the best long-term investments a business or property can make — it looks permanent, reads clean from the street, and works every day for years. The first question everyone asks is the same: how much does a monument sign cost? Here’s an honest range and, more importantly, what actually moves the number.
The typical price range
For most commercial monument signs, expect somewhere in the range of $4,000 to $20,000 or more, fully fabricated and installed. That’s a wide window on purpose, because a small non-illuminated sign at a church driveway and a large illuminated, stone-clad center sign are very different builds.
- $4,000–$7,000 — smaller, simpler signs, often non-illuminated aluminum with a clean single-tenant panel.
- $7,000–$14,000 — mid-size illuminated signs with an internally lit cabinet or push-through lettering and a solid base.
- $14,000–$20,000+ — large, high-visibility signs with stone or masonry cladding, multiple tenant panels, and premium finishes.
These are typical ranges, not a quote. Your real number depends on your design, site, and city requirements.
What drives the price
1. Size
Bigger is more expensive, and not just for the extra material. A taller or wider sign needs a larger foundation, more structural support, and a bigger crew and equipment to set it. Size drives cost more than almost anything else.
2. Materials and finish
An aluminum cabinet is the workhorse and the most economical. When you add real stone veneer, brick, stucco, or architectural cladding to match a building, the material and labor climb. Those finishes look fantastic and last, but they’re a meaningful part of the budget.
3. Illumination
A lit sign works at night, which is exactly when you want to be seen. Internal LED lighting, push-through acrylic letters, or halo lighting add fabrication and electrical work — plus an electrical permit and a power hookup at the site. A non-illuminated sign skips all of that and costs less.
4. Foundation and site work
The part nobody sees is the concrete footing that keeps the sign standing through wind and time. Hard soil, utilities in the way, or a spot far from power can add site work. A clean, accessible location keeps this line item low.
5. Design complexity
A single business name is simpler than a multi-tenant sign with changeable panels, a logo, and custom shapes. Every added feature is more design and fabrication time.
Both cities require a permit for a freestanding monument sign, and they regulate height, size, and setback from the property line. That means drawings and a review before anyone pours concrete. We handle the permit as part of the project so it’s built into your quote instead of showing up as a surprise later.
What’s usually included
When you get a real quote from us, the price generally covers the whole job end to end:
- Design and a proof you approve before we build
- The sign permit and required drawings
- In-house fabrication near Clovis
- The concrete foundation
- Delivery and professional installation
Watch out for quotes that look cheap but leave out the permit, the foundation, or installation — those “extras” are the expensive parts, and they always come due.
Is a monument sign worth it?
Spread over the 10, 15, or more years a well-built monument sign lasts, it’s one of the lowest-cost forms of advertising a local business can buy. It never takes a day off, it lifts the whole property’s curb appeal, and it’s often the first impression a customer gets. For many Central Valley businesses, it pays for itself in visibility alone.
Want a real number for your address? See our monument sign service, or the local pages for Fresno and Clovis. Then call (559) 298-6028 or request a free, itemized quote.