Comprehensive Support for Your Signage Needs

Cost depends on sign type, size, height, weight, electrical work, access equipment, traffic or pedestrian control, disposal, storage and façade restoration. Freestanding sign foundations and underground work add different considerations. A site-specific scope is needed for reliable pricing.

Possibly, but the visible finish does not by itself confirm adequate structural support. Attachment design depends on the underlying wall construction, awning loads and anchor system. Older masonry, veneers, parapets and historic façades may require additional investigation or engineering.

Motorized screens require a compatible power source and properly installed electrical components. Electrical permits or licensed contractor work may apply depending on the jurisdiction and scope. Building, zoning or historic review can also apply when the installation alters an exterior commercial property.

If seating is placed on the public sidewalk in Philadelphia, the business generally needs a Sidewalk Café License and must be in an authorized area or obtain the required authorization. A streetery in a parking lane uses a different license. Barrier design does not itself grant permission to occupy public space.

Illuminated signs must be safely disconnected, and remaining wiring, raceways, penetrations and circuits must be addressed according to the approved scope and applicable electrical requirements. Licensed electrical work or permits may be required. Power should not be assumed safe without verification.

Removal should be sequenced with landlord approval, permits, new-sign fabrication, electrical work and installation so the business is not unidentified longer than necessary. Temporary signage may be appropriate during the transition. Multi-site programs also benefit from a documented removal and installation schedule.

Requirements depend on the jurisdiction, sign type, property and work area. Removal involving electrical work, structural changes, sidewalks, streets, lifts or cranes may require permits, lane or sidewalk coordination, or other approvals. The site and removal method should be reviewed before scheduling.

Sometimes. Reuse depends on the component's condition, construction, dimensions, electrical compatibility and the new mounting surface. Removal can damage fragile faces, returns, studs or wiring. Inspection and careful labeling improve the chance of successful storage and reinstallation.

A survey can document sign type, dimensions, height, visible attachments, electrical access, equipment positioning, pedestrian conditions and the surrounding façade. Concealed conditions may remain unknown, but the survey supports safer planning and a more accurate removal and restoration proposal.

A commercial pergola may require zoning, building or other approvals depending on its size, location, attachment, utilities and use. Philadelphia's listed exemptions for small pergolas at one- or two-family dwellings do not establish an exemption for commercial projects. Martino Signs can coordinate project information and permitting when included in the scope.

Permit requirements depend on the awning's location, size, projection, attachment, graphics and property status. Commercial projects should be evaluated on their own scope rather than relying on exemptions written for one- or two-family dwellings. Historic properties, public right-of-way encroachments or electrical work may involve additional reviews or permits.

The customer should specify whether the sign will be stored, transported, returned, recycled where practical or disposed of. Materials and electrical components may require separate handling. Martino Signs should not discard a sign intended for reuse unless the approved scope clearly authorizes disposal.

Sign removal may involve wall signs, channel letters, dimensional letters, cabinets, projecting signs, freestanding signs and related components. Feasibility and equipment depend on size, height, weight, electrical connections, attachment and site access. The exact scope should be confirmed after inspection.

Engineering requirements depend on the pergola's size, height, materials, foundations, attachment method and site exposure. Wind, snow and other applicable loads may need to be evaluated. The reviewing authority and project design determine whether sealed structural drawings or calculations are required.

Large or elevated signs may require lifts, cranes, rigging, fall protection, controlled work zones and coordinated electrical disconnection. Equipment selection depends on sign weight, height, access and surrounding traffic. A removal plan should be based on verified site conditions, not photographs alone.