How Much Do Custom Neon Signs Cost: Pricing Guide
Most custom neon signs cost between about $150 and $600. Small signs start around $150, an average indoor sign for a home or event runs about $250 to $600, and larger business or logo signs run $500 to $1,200 and up. Size, design, and format are what move the price.
There is no single fixed price, because every sign is made to order. The fastest way to a firm number is to design the sign you want and let the builder show the exact price. This guide explains the ranges, what drives the cost, and what is included, so you can budget before you build a custom neon sign. For the wider picture, see our main neon signs guide. Echo Neon makes both glass and LED, so the cost notes here are honest about where each format sits.
How Much Do Custom Neon Signs Cost?
Here is what most custom neon signs cost, grouped by size and use.
| Sign type | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Small sign (a single word or accent) | $150 to $350 |
| Average indoor sign (home, events, weddings) | $250 to $600 |
| Business and logo signs | $500 to $1,200 and up |
Large, highly detailed, or outdoor signs sit at the top of these ranges or above. Glass neon also costs more than LED for the same design, which we cover below. These are guide ranges. Your exact price depends on the specific design, and the builder shows it as you go.
What Affects the Price
A few choices move a neon sign’s price more than the rest. Understanding them helps you budget and avoid surprises.
- Size. The biggest driver. A larger sign uses more tubing, more backboard, and more labor, so the price climbs quickly as the sign grows.
- Design complexity and text length. A single word in a simple font costs far less than a detailed logo or several lines of text. Shorter and simpler keeps the price down.
- Font. Thin and script fonts have tighter curves that take more time to shape, so they cost a little more than bold block fonts.
- Color. Single-color signs are the baseline. Color-changing RGB adds a small premium.
- Format. Glass neon costs more than LED for the same design, because it is hand-bent by a skilled artisan.
- Outdoor use. A splash-proof outdoor build adds sealing and stronger hardware, so it costs more than an indoor sign.
- Add-ons. Extras like a dimmer, added at the order stage, add a little to the total.
- Lead time. A rush order can raise the price. Allowing three to four weeks from design to delivery avoids rush fees.
Most of these come down to the design itself, so the choices you make in the custom neon sign design process set the price. The hand work behind each sign is also part of the cost, which makes more sense once you see how neon signs are made.
What Is Included in the Price
It helps to know what comes standard before you compare quotes. With an Echo Neon sign, the price includes everything you need to hang it and turn it on:
- The neon sign itself, in your chosen text, font, color, and size.
- A clear acrylic backboard, cut to the shape of your design or as a rectangle.
- A 12V power adapter that plugs into a standard outlet.
- Pre-drilled mounting holes and the hardware to hang it.
A few things are optional add-ons rather than part of the base price. A dimmer is available and added at the order stage. Outdoor splash-proof treatment, RGB color-changing, and hanging kits or stands are extras you choose only if you need them. Nothing is bundled in that you did not ask for.
Glass vs LED Cost
Glass neon costs more than LED. A glass sign is hand-bent tube by tube by a skilled artisan, which takes more material, more skilled labor, and more careful shipping. The same design in LED is usually around 30 to 60 percent less.
That does not make LED the right answer for everyone. Glass earns its higher price when the authentic gas-light glow is the point. For a full side-by-side on cost, lifespan, safety, and look, see our guide to LED vs glass neon signs.
Other Costs to Watch For
The sign itself is the main cost, but a couple of others can apply depending on what you are buying and where it goes.
- Shipping. This depends on the size of the sign and where it is going. Larger and more fragile signs cost more to pack and ship.
- Installation. Indoor signs are easy to hang yourself: a few screws and a plug. A large or outdoor sign may need a hand to mount safely.
- Permits. Outdoor business signage sometimes needs a local permit, and some areas have rules on size or illuminated signs. Check your local requirements before an outdoor storefront install.
Getting the Best Value
You can keep a custom sign within budget without ending up with something too small or too dim. A few simple choices help:
- Keep the text short. A few strong words read better and cost less than a long line.
- Size it to the space, not bigger than it needs to be.
- Skip the outdoor sealing if the sign is staying inside.
- Stick to a single color unless color-changing really matters to you.
If a custom sign is more than you need, a ready-made design costs less and ships faster. You can browse pre-made neon signs for sale to see what is already available.
See Your Exact Price
The ranges above are a guide. The only way to a firm number for your design is to build it, and the builder shows the price as you go.
Build a custom LED neon sign for the lower-cost option, or design a custom glass neon sign for the authentic vintage glow. Either way, you see the exact price before you order, with no surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most custom neon signs cost between about $150 and $600. Small signs start around $150, average indoor signs run $250 to $600, and business or logo signs run $500 to $1,200 and up, depending on size and design.
For a typical indoor sign for a home, wedding, or event, the average is around $250 to $600. The exact price depends on the size and how detailed the design is.
Every custom sign is made to order by hand, which takes skilled labor, materials, and time. Glass neon costs more than LED because each tube is bent by hand.
LED is cheaper, usually around 30 to 60 percent less than glass for the same design. Glass costs more for its hand-bent, authentic look. See the full comparison of the types of neon signs to choose.
The price includes the sign, a clear acrylic backboard, a 12V power adapter, and pre-drilled mounting holes with hanging hardware. A dimmer and outdoor sealing are optional add-ons.
Yes. Size is the biggest price driver, because a larger sign uses more tubing, more backboard, and more labor. The price climbs quickly as the sign grows.
Keep the text short, choose a smaller size, stick to a single color, and skip outdoor sealing if the sign is indoor. A ready-made design also costs less than a fully custom one.
Budgeting for Your Neon Sign
Custom neon sign pricing comes down to size, design, and format. Small signs start around $150, most indoor signs land between $250 and $600, and business or logo signs run $500 to $1,200 and up. What you get is a complete sign, backboard, power adapter, and mounting included, with only the extras you choose added on.
When you are ready for a firm number, design your sign and see the exact price as you build it. For the rest of the picture, head back to the main neon signs guide.
