Signs that stand on their own
Monument signs and pylon signs stand away from your building, so drivers can find you before they reach your driveway. Monument signs sit low to the ground on a solid base; pylon and pole signs raise your name high above traffic. Both are ideal when your building is set back from the road, shares a site with other businesses, or needs to be spotted from a busy street.
Smart Signs Denver designs, fabricates and installs freestanding signs across the metro, and our own bucket truck lets us service and repair tall pole signs too.
Freestanding sign options
Designed to be read at speed
A freestanding sign usually has a few seconds to do its job. We design for the viewing distance and traffic speed at your location — large, high-contrast letters, a clear hierarchy (your name first, then what you do) and illumination so the sign works around the clock. The lighted storage pole sign and the church monument with its LED message board in our gallery are good examples.
Permits, placement and foundations
Freestanding signs involve more planning than wall signs: setbacks from property lines, height and size limits in the local sign code, underground utilities, and a proper footing for the sign's size and wind load. We help you work through these requirements and prepare the permit paperwork as part of the project, so the sign goes in right the first time.
Maintenance and repair
Tall signs take a beating from Colorado wind and weather. With our own bucket truck we repair and re-light pylon signs, replace damaged faces and tenant panels, and convert older fluorescent cabinets to LED. Learn more about our installation and repair service.
Who we build them for
- Churches, schools and community organizations.
- Storage facilities, auto businesses and roadside retail.
- Office parks, medical buildings and multi-tenant centres.
- Any business set back from the street or hidden by other buildings.
What affects the price
Freestanding sign pricing depends on overall size and height, the number of faces, whether the sign is illuminated, any LED message display, the base or pole structure and the site work involved. Replacing faces on an existing cabinet costs far less than a new structure, so we'll always tell you if your current sign can be updated instead of replaced.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a monument sign and a pylon sign?
A monument sign is low and sits on a solid base close to the ground. A pylon or pole sign is raised on one or more poles so it can be seen over traffic and parked cars. Your site, the local code and your visibility needs decide which is best.
Can you add an LED message board to my existing sign?
Often, yes. Depending on the structure and available space, an LED display can be added to an existing monument or pylon.
Can you replace tenant panels on a multi-tenant pylon?
Yes. We produce and install new panels when tenants change, and can repair or re-light the cabinet at the same time.
Do freestanding signs need permits?
Yes, nearly always. We help prepare the drawings and paperwork the city requires.
