In Charlotte, where commercial districts like South End, Ballantyne, SouthPark, and Uptown are crowded with businesses, apartment complexes, and offices, building signs do more than just identify a structure; they build reputation. A well‑designed exterior building sign or branded building sign draws attention, projects professionalism, improves wayfinding, and strengthens brand identity for commercial buildings, residential apartments, and business complexes alike.
Custom building signs, multi‑tenant signage, and illuminated building signage provide visibility during the day and night. For facades with architecture that demands elegance, such as high‑rise building signs, entrance signs, or monument signs, durable materials and thoughtful design set your building apart.
Call BMS Signs & Printing at (612) 662-6191 now for building signs crafted for lasting impact and local compliance.
What Makes Good Building Signage (and What You Need to Know)
Your building signage needs to deliver several things at once:
- Visibility: commercial building signs that are legible from the road, from sidewalks, and from neighboring buildings. Illuminated building signage or backlit building signs are especially helpful as light fades.
- Durability: outdoor building signs must resist weather, wind, moisture, and sun. We use robust materials like aluminum, weather‑sealed metal composites, and rigid substrates for building facade signs and corporate building signage.
- Brand alignment: your building sign should align with your branding. Whether you want modern building signs, channel letters, dimensional building letters, or architectural signage solutions, style must serve recognition and aesthetics.
Strong design, materials, mounting systems, and illumination all factor into your building sign cost. Elevated designs, like office building signs or high‑rise building sign installations, require heavier engineering, electrical work, and often permit coordination, all of which influence the final investment.
Types of Building Signs Offered to Our Customers
We provide a wide variety of building signs to suit different structures, needs, and aesthetics:
- Building directory signs for multi‑tenant structures, guiding visitors and tenants clearly.
- Building entrance signs, business building signs, and facade signs that identify your property right at the street or entry points.
- Illuminated signage, LED building signs, and backlit building signs to ensure visibility after dark.
- Building number signs and building identification signs to help guests, deliveries, and emergency services find your location easily.
- Architectural signage, corporate building signage, and durable exterior signs for long‑term presence.
We offer signage solutions for retail buildings, commercial buildings, apartment building signage, and even building monument and wayfinding systems. All signs are built to match your building’s architecture and your brand’s style.
Local Code & Permitting Requirements for Businesses in Charlotte
Charlotte’s sign rules are defined in Article 22 of the Unified Development Ordinance. Key points that impact building signage include:
- Permits are required for many types of exterior building signs, especially illuminated signs or signs mounted on façades visible from public streets
- Regulations for sign area, mounting height, and visibility to ensure safety and prevent visual clutter.
- Design standards for sign materials, illumination, and structural mounting to comply with local building and electrical codes.
Our team handles all these aspects, design review, permit application, structural engineering if needed, and installation, so your building sign project proceeds smoothly with no surprises.
FAQs to Clarify Common Concerns
What materials work best for exterior building signs?
We recommend high‑quality metals like aluminum or steel, aluminum composite panels, and engineered substrates with weather‑proof finishes. These materials resist warping, rust, and fading in the Charlotte climate.
Does an illuminated building sign cost much more?
There is an additional cost for lighting fixtures, wiring, and sometimes increased permit requirements. But LED and energy‑efficient solutions can keep operating costs low while maximizing visibility.
Are directory and ADA‑compliant building signs possible?
Yes. Whether it’s a building directory sign in the lobby, signage with room numbers, or ADA-compliant building signage including tactile or illuminated elements, we design them to meet both code and aesthetic expectations.
How long does a building sign project take?
Smaller building signs (entrance panels, building number signs) often take a few weeks from concept to installation. Larger façade signs, multi‑tenant signage, or signs needing permits/illumination may take longer, 4‑6 weeks or more, depending on scale and complexity.
Will the building sign installation process require significant disruption?
We plan for minimal disturbance. When installing façade signs or channel letters or mounting large building signs, we use efficient mounting systems, schedule around business operations, and ensure safety. We also handle any necessary inspections or code compliance.
Why Clients Prefer BMS Signs & Printing
Charlotte businesses, property managers, and developers choose us because we deliver building signage that combines design excellence with practical reliability. When you partner with BMS Signs & Printing, you get:
- Local knowledge and compliance with Charlotte’s sign and zoning codes
- A portfolio featuring commercial building signs, multi‑tenant buildings, retail building entrance signs, building monument signs, and branded building signage
- Attention to visibility, readability, and durability of materials and mounting
- End‑to‑end service: design, fabrication, permit filing, installation
If you want a building sign that greets customers, enhances property value, reinforces brand identity, and performs under Charlotte’s conditions, we are ready to deliver.
Call BMS Signs & Printing at (612) 662-6191 today to schedule your free consultation and get a proposal tailored to your building’s needs.
