Pylon signs · Plazas & roadside
Pylon signs that get your plaza noticed from the road
Freestanding signs for plazas, car dealers, gas stations and roadside businesses. We handle the engineering, permits, footing and install, then come back when tenants change.
What a pylon sign is
A pylon sign is a freestanding sign on its own structure, placed near the road so drivers can read it before they reach your entrance. For a business that sits back from the street or shares a plaza, it is often the sign that brings people in.
How a pylon project runs
- Site check. We look at the setback, sightlines from both directions, underground services and where power can come from.
- Design and engineering. You approve the look; an engineer designs the structure and footing for wind load.
- Permit. We prepare the drawings and file with the city. Some sites also need landlord or site-plan approval.
- Build and install. Cabinets and cladding are made in our shop. On site we pour the footing, set the structure, wire it and switch it on.
Built for tenant changes
In a plaza the sign changes more often than the building. We design pylons with standard-size tenant inserts, keep the drawings on file and can make a matching panel years later.
What does a pylon cost? See our pylon sign cost guide.
Where it works
Common uses for pylon signs
Multi-tenant plazas
One structure, a panel for each tenant. New tenants get a new insert, not a new sign.
Single-business sites
Car dealers, gas stations, restaurants and industrial buildings set back from the road.
Re-facing an existing pylon
Often the structure is fine and only the cabinets or faces need replacing. It is usually faster to permit and much cheaper than a new sign.
Compare
Pylon or monument sign?
| Type | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Pylon sign | Tall sign on one or two posts, raised above traffic | Plazas and businesses set back from a busy road |
| Monument sign | Low sign on a solid base at ground level | Office parks, places of worship, schools, residential buildings |
| Re-face | New faces or cabinets on your existing structure | Rebrands and tenant changes |
How it works
From photo to installed, with one team.
Photo and brief
Send a photo and what you need. We measure and check the by-law and landlord rules.
Drawing and price
A scaled drawing on a photo of your building, with a fixed price and schedule.
Permit and build
We file the permit and fabricate in our Scarborough shop.
Install
Our own crew installs, connects and tests it.
Pricing
What affects the price
Every sign is made to measure, so we quote each one. These are the things that move the number most.
- Height and sign area, which also set the engineering requirements
- Number of tenant panels and whether they are lit
- Footing and site conditions (paving, underground services, soil)
- Electrical run from the building to the sign
- Engineering, survey and permit fees
Questions
Pylon signs: common questions
How tall can a pylon sign be in Toronto?
Do pylon signs need engineering?
Can several tenants share one pylon sign?
Can you replace the panels on our existing pylon?
Who is responsible for locating underground services before digging?
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