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Wooden Signs in Beautiful Oak

Oak’s majestic appearance makes it a favorite timber at The Sign Maker. We frequently use oak for both wooden house signs and larger commercial signs—not only for its beauty but for its strength, durability, and substantial weight. When properly maintained, oak signs can last a lifetime, making them an excellent choice for both residential and business signage. With its distinctive grain, rich color, and unique textures, an oak sign is sure to stand out and leave a lasting impression.  We also make large oak signs for farms and estates.

Cast Bronze Plaques & Signs

These top-quality bronze signs and memorial plaques are traditional, timeless, and virtually maintenance-free.

By combining the latest in pattern-making technology with the finest traditional craftsmanship, we offer you the best of both worlds. These signs are perfect for information displays, house signs, and memorial plaques, providing a durable and elegant solution for various applications.

Slate House Signs - Standard - Best Prices

The standard sizes for slate house signs are 2" 50mm high, 75mm 3" high,100mm 4" high, 150mm 6" high and 225mm 9" high. . Letter size is not fixed and is adjusted to suit the sign. We have a large selection of fonts to choose from.  Standard letter colours - White, Black, Gold, Farrow & Ball colour Purbeck Stone (light grey) and Farrow & Ball Lichen (light green)

Slate Signs - Made to Order

We offer customisable slate-cutting services to create slate signs in any size you require. Simply provide your preferred dimensions, font style, and additional design elements such as images or borders, and we will craft a design tailored to your exact specifications.

Superior Welsh Slate House Signs & Memorials

Many consider Welsh slate to be the best slate in the world. It is harder, denser, and stronger than other slate, which makes it more durable and has a longer lifespan. Another reason it lasts so well is that very little water can penetrate it. It is, therefore, less susceptible to frost damage.

Finally, it has the advantage of far fewer minerals, such as pyrite, which gives it a cleaner look. All this makes it perfect for top-quality slate house signs and slate memorials.

It is a material that leads with its reputation—perfect for top-quality slate signs and memorials.

Made to Order Granite House Signs & Memorials

A range of polished granite in various thicknesses ideal for house signs and memorials. Available in a range of different stones and can be cut to any size. Images can be included if required. Choose from many fonts and paint colours for the lettering.

Best Value Granite Signs & Memorials - Standard Sizes

We have a range of popular standard granite signs and memorials that are very good value. The larger granite signs and memorials are available in slabs 20mm, 30mm, and 50mm thick. The granite is highly polished on the front and sides and is a top-quality product.

Lakeland Green Slate

A unique slate with beautiful markings is cut for us from a small Lake District quarry. We love this stone and can use it for slate house signs or memorial tablets. The thickness of the slate is 20 mm.

Apart from being a uniquely beautiful slate it is also one of the hardest & most durable slates in the world.

Unique Rainbow Sandstone House Signs

These stone house signs are made from rainbow sandstone. Each one is completely unique with no two pieces of stone being the same. Every sandstone house sign has a different pattern on it. The sandstone is 20mm thick and the signs can be made in any size up to 900mm x 600mm

Posts for Granite and Slate Signs

Large granite and slate signs are heavy and if you want to fix them to posts it is advisable to provide extra support. This can be done with a support bar under the stone or by insetting the sign into the posts itself. The sign with support bar can be sent assembled.

Large Slate Signage

At our workshops, we can cut slate to almost any size, creating bespoke slate signs or memorial tablets made exactly to your requirements. We keep a wide stock of slate in various thicknesses and can source extra-large pieces quickly if needed.

Our large slate signs are crafted from natural slate with a smooth surface that beautifully highlights the grain and markings—making each piece truly unique.

Because of their size and weight, very large slate signs cannot fit into our sandblasting cabinet and must be blasted outdoors. This process can only be carried out in dry weather. For larger signs and memorial stones, we typically use slate in thicknesses of 20–30mm but we also stock some 50mm & 75mm slate.

Slate House Sign with Raised Lettering

This is a new type of slate house sign which looks very smart indeed.  It can be designed with or without a border and to any size. The background is blasted away and painted, which leaves the slate lettering slightly raised and proud of the background, which can be painted or left natural

Purbeck Stone Signs

Embrace a truly British heritage for your sign. Many of our customers now choose locally sourced materials over stone imported from India, China, or Brazil, and our premier choice is Purbeck stone. Quarried on the historic Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, this exceptionally durable limestone tells a unique geological story. It is a fossiliferous stone, meaning its surface is a decorative tapestry of tightly packed freshwater snail and bivalve shells from millions of years ago. We cut this hard-wearing stone to a solid 30mm thickness to create a distinctive and long-lasting sign.

Laser Etched Slate Signs & Plaques

Using this method the slate is surfaced etched using a powerful laser. This technique is ideal where smaller text or detailed images are required which cannot be deep engraved or sandblasted into the slate. We are also able to laser etch good photos into slate. We can combine the two methods, whereby we deep engraved and paint the lettering and add a laser engraved photo or detailed image.

Laser etching takes us less time and materials than sand-blasting or deep engraving and therefore it is considerable cheaper.

Slate Number Sign

Our slate house number signs are available in a range of sizes and styles. While we offer plenty of ideas for inspiration, you have full control over the details - choose your own font, border, logo, and even text colour to achieve the perfect look. Whether you prefer a classic square or rectangular sign, or something more distinctive like an oval or round plaque, we have options to suit every taste. Prices start at just £20 for a simple yet stylish 100mm x 100mm house number, making it an elegant and affordable choice.

Contemporary Slate Signs & Memorials

We can craft slate house signs and memorials with a striking reverse design. In this process, the background is coated with durable, hard-wearing two-pack paint, while the lettering and designs are etched away, revealing the natural slate. The result is effective - an unusual slate house sign or a very detailed memorial with lots of small text. We have a large range of colours 

Rustic Slate House Signs

These rustic edge slate house signs are excellent value for money. They are made from 6-8mm slate with a rough edge finish. The letters are carved into the slate by sand blasting and then painted with a very tough and durable external paint. The softer colours such as Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone or Lichen look very effective on this type of slate sign.

Personalised Slate Doorsteps

These are really unique and add a lovely touch to the entrance of your home or business. Can be cut to any size. Price includes two images. As these are unpainted it is best to choose a bold font. The sand blasted design also adds grip to the step as smooth slate can be slippery in the wet.

Round and Oval Slate & Granite Name Plates

Round and oval granite and slate signs are slightly more expensive than straight edged signs due to the extra cutting costs involved. However, they look very effective in certain settings and can be worth the extra cost. Sizes from 150mm - 600mm ( 6 inches - 24 inches). 

Private Home Bars and Garden Pubs

In 2020, the rise of private pubs and bars in people's gardens became a noticeable trend. While man caves have long been a staple, the era of social distancing and outdoor gatherings propelled the popularity of these backyard watering holes. At The Sign Maker, we've witnessed this firsthand through the surge in demand for home bar signs. However, our offerings extend beyond just signage. We've expanded our product line to include a variety of garden pub essentials. From custom slate bar tops to outdoor blackboards and window vinyl, we're equipped to cater to every aspect of your backyard pub experience.