How Much Does a Storefront Sign Cost in Montreal?
Published July 8, 2026
The honest answer is that a custom storefront sign in Montreal ranges from about $1,500 to $15,000, and the spread comes down to five things: sign type, size, illumination, materials, and installation complexity. Here is how each one moves the price.
What drives the price
Sign type is the biggest factor. A set of illuminated channel letters costs more than a single flat cabinet sign of the same width because each letter is fabricated, wired, and mounted individually. A double-sided pylon sign — with its foundation and structural engineering — sits at the top of the range.
Size scales cost almost linearly: a 3-foot logo and a 12-foot storefront band use the same process but very different amounts of aluminum, acrylic, and LED. Illumination adds cost too — a backlit or halo-lit sign needs LED modules, a power supply, and a code-compliant electrical hookup that a non-illuminated sign skips entirely.
Typical price ranges by sign type
Channel letters: roughly $2,500 to $12,000 depending on letter count, height, and illumination style. Backlit cabinet signs: $1,800 to $9,000 based on face size and depth. Reception and interior dimensional signs: $800 to $6,500. Pylon and monument signs: $8,000 to $45,000 once you include the foundation and stamped structural drawings.
These are fabrication-plus-install figures for the Greater Montreal area. A precise number always depends on your specific dimensions, wall type, and whether a permit is required.
The costs people forget
Two line items surprise first-time buyers. The first is the permit: most exterior signs in Montreal need a borough permit, and the drawings and application take time we build into the quote. The second is installation access — a sign 20 feet up on a masonry facade needs an aerial lift and drilling that a ground-level storefront does not.
A good quote itemizes all of this up front so there are no surprises. When you request a quote from us, we break down fabrication, permit, and installation separately.
How to get an accurate number fast
Send three things: a photo of the storefront or wall, the approximate width you want the sign to be, and your logo or business name. That is usually enough for an initial estimate within 24 hours. A short site visit confirms the final figure before fabrication.