Philadelphia Signage Services

Custom LED Sign Design & Installation for Commercial Clients

Founded in 1955, our team of certified master electricians, contractors, and underwriters at A-1 Electric handles everything to do with signage design and installation. If you're a business in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, and Delaware counties, choose us for a high-quality sign that makes your business stand out. 

Ready to get your business noticed? Call A-1 Electric at (267) 651-0684 to discuss your project and how we can bring it to life. 

What Sign Types Do We Design & Install?

We're your go-to for the following:

• Custom LED Signs: From full-color LED displays to logo-forward designs, these signs work across retail storefronts, offices, restaurants, and commercial buildings. LED technology delivers longer service life and lower energy consumption than traditional neon or fluorescent lighting.
• LED Channel Letter Signs: Individual three-dimensional letters or shapes mounted to a building facade or pylon, illuminated from within by LED modules. Each set is custom-designed to reflect your branding, logo, and style.
• Box Signs (Light Box Signs): Cabinet-style signs with a translucent illuminated face, commonly used for storefronts and building directories. Neon-style LED options are also available for bars, restaurants, and retail interiors.

Permits & Compliance for Illuminated Signs in Philadelphia

Installing an illuminated or electric sign in Philadelphia requires both a building or zoning permit and a separate electrical permit, issued by the City’s Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I). Applications are submitted through the city’s eCLIPSE system, and all electrical work must be performed by a licensed contractor with an active City of Philadelphia license.

Sign classifications matter. Philadelphia code distinguishes between flat wall signs, projecting signs, freestanding signs, and digital or electronic signs, each with its own permit requirements. Your property’s zoning district classification further governs what sign types are permitted at a given location. Signs in historic districts may require additional review before L&I issues a permit, and digital LED signs are subject to specific rules around brightness and message duration.

While it sounds complicated, we can help at A-1 Electric. By partnering with us from the start, you can keep your project on the right path and avoid pitfalls that would stall your sign installation.

Contact Us to Discuss Your Commercial Signage Project

If your business is ready to move forward with a custom LED sign, channel letter set, or light box, our team is ready to help. Contact A-1 Electric to discuss your project and enlist the help of our highly experienced electrical team. 

Call A-1 Electric today at (267) 651-0684 or get in touch online.