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Signs: Questionnaire for a Sign Company


   

 

Sign Company Name / Address:

Contact Name:
Contact Phone #:

 

  1. What services does the sign company offer? (Check all that apply.)

      Site surveys (location, site and/or building)
      Evaluation of existing signs
      Design Services (sign, logo, etc.)
      Manufacturing
      Obtaining Required Permits q Sign Installation
      Variance Services (Planning, others)
      Sign Maintenance
      Financing (Leasing or Rental)
      Other:
  2. What steps do they follow to provide the services indicated above?
    (Pre-design work, pre-manufacturing permitting, etc., as well as typical timelines for each.)

  3. Does this company allow plant visits to evaluate abilities, equipment and proficiencies?

  4. If they do their own manufacturing, what product types does the company provide:

  5. What assurances do they give that the sign will be legal and meet all required codes, regulations, etc.?

  6. What type(s) of sign(s) do they recommend, and why?

  7. How much experience does this company have with manufacturing the type of sign you want?

  8. Is this company licensed and registered as a contractor?

  9. Are their signs UL (Underwriters Laboratory) listed?

  10. Do they comply with the structural requirements of the Building Code?

  11. Describe how the signs are engineered for economical maintenance.

  12. Will this firm will also install the sign? Are they insured? Will they provide a copy of their certificate of insurance?

  13. Will they keep the sign(s) in good condition? Do they provide monthly maintenance contracts?

  14. What payment methods do they offer?
    Do they require down payment deposits?
    What percentage?

  15. What information or documents will they need to design, manufacture and install this sign?
    (The sign company may need your logo, colors, and related artwork, or other information.)

  16. What are some local examples of their signs? Does this company specialize in any specific type of sign?

  17. What are their business references with names and phone numbers.

 

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