Monument signs
Low, ground-mounted signs at an entrance; often for apartments, offices and medical buildings.
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Monument & Pylon Signs
Free-standing signs identify your property from the street before customers reach the door. We build monument signs for apartments and offices, pole and pylon signs for plazas and gas stations, and post-and-panel and directional signs for the rest of the site.
Options
Free-standing sign types
From a low monument by the entrance to a tall pole sign for the roadside.
Pole & pylon signs
Tall signs seen from the road, often with panels for several tenants.
Post & panel
Simple, sturdy signs on posts for parking, entrances and notices.
Directional & property signs
Wayfinding around a site: parking, entrances, private property and more.
Panel & face updates
New tenant panels or faces for an existing monument or pylon.
Specifications
What we discuss and confirm
| Construction | Aluminum, steel and other materials chosen for the site |
|---|---|
| Lighting | Lit or non-lit, depending on the design and location |
| Copy | Dimensional letters, routed copy, vinyl or printed faces |
| Foundation | Engineered footing where required |
| Files we need | Site photo, property address, logo, tenant list if multi-tenant |
Final materials, sizes and lighting are confirmed in your written quote and approved drawing.
Installation & permits
Site, permits and installation
Free-standing signs often need more planning than wall signs: city permits, setbacks, and sometimes engineering for the footing. We review the site and the city requirements with you before we build, and we handle the installation with the equipment the job needs.
Why choose this sign
- Visible from the street and parking areas
- Can identify several tenants in one sign
- Gives a property a finished, professional entrance
- Built for long outdoor life
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
Monument, pole and site sign projects
9 photos from United American Signs projects. Select any photo to enlarge it.
Questions
Monument & Pylon Signs FAQ
Do monument signs need engineering?
Some do, depending on size, location and the city. We tell you what your project needs.
Can you update panels on our existing pylon?
Yes. We can produce new tenant panels or faces for existing structures.
Do you make directional and parking signs too?
Yes. See also our ADA & wayfinding signs.
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 a monument or pylon sign?
Tell us about your location and we will follow up with options and a written estimate.
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