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Custom Channel Letter Signs in Los Angeles
Channel letters are individual 3D letters and logo shapes mounted to your building. They are the most common sign for storefronts, plazas and office buildings because they read clearly from the street and can be lit for night visibility. We design, fabricate and install them across Greater Los Angeles.
Options
Channel letter styles
The right style depends on your brand, your wall, and how the sign needs to look at night.
Back-lit (halo-lit)
Light washes the wall behind solid letters for a soft halo. Popular for offices, salons and upscale brands.
Front & back-lit
Combines a lit face with a halo glow for extra depth and night presence.
Non-illuminated
Fabricated 3D letters without lighting, for daytime visibility or where lighting isn’t allowed.
Raceway or direct mount
Letters mounted on a painted raceway (fewer wall penetrations) or individually on the wall.
Logo shapes & cabinets
Your logo cut as a matching channel shape or a lit cabinet next to the letters.
Specifications
What we discuss and confirm
| Lighting | LED front-lit, back-lit, combination, or non-lit |
|---|---|
| Faces & returns | Acrylic faces with trim cap or trimless; aluminum returns in painted or brand colours |
| Mounting | Direct to wall or on a raceway; mounting approach confirmed after a site check |
| Letter height | Sized to your frontage, viewing distance and landlord or city limits |
| Power | Low-voltage LED with a power supply; electrical connection details reviewed during the site check |
| Files we need | Logo (vector preferred), storefront photo, wall measurements |
Final materials, sizes and lighting are confirmed in your written quote and approved drawing.
Installation & permits
Installed, with permits in mind
Most exterior signs in Los Angeles cities need landlord approval and a sign permit, and lit signs also involve electrical requirements. We review your landlord criteria and the city’s requirements as part of the project, prepare the drawings that are needed, and let you know what applies to your location before fabrication starts.
Our crew handles the installation, including lifts and boom trucks when needed.
Why choose this sign
- Reads clearly from the street and parking lot
- Can be lit for evening and night visibility
- Built to your exact logo and brand colours
- One team from design to installation
From idea to installed
How a project runs
- 01
Consultation
We talk through your location, goals, budget and any landlord or city requirements.
- 02
Design
You get a sign layout and proof to review before anything is built.
- 03
Fabrication
Your sign is produced to the approved drawing and materials.
- 04
Installation
Our crew installs and checks the finished sign on site.
Real projects
Letter signs from our projects
15 photos from United American Signs projects. Select any photo to enlarge it.
Questions
Channel Letters FAQ
How long does a channel letter sign take?
It depends on the design, landlord approval and the city’s permit process. We give you a timeline with your quote rather than a one-size-fits-all number.
Do I need a permit for channel letters?
In most Los Angeles-area cities, yes. We check the requirements for your address and help prepare what is needed.
Can you match my logo and colours?
Yes. Send us your logo (vector if possible) and brand colours, and we will design the letters to match.
Can you repair or relight existing channel letters?
Yes. See our sign repair service for LED upgrades, face replacements and repairs.
Artwork & photos that help us quote
- Your logo as a vector file (AI, EPS, SVG or PDF) if you have it - a clear PNG or JPG is fine to start.
- A straight-on photo of the wall, window, vehicle or site where the sign will go.
- Rough measurements of the space, and any size limits from your landlord or city.
- Brand colours (Pantone or hex codes) if you know them.
Planning channel letters for your storefront?
Tell us about your location and we will follow up with options and a written estimate.
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Designs, fabricates, installs and repairs business signs across Los Angeles. Since 2012.