A sign with a dark letter, a cracked face or peeling paint tells customers something you do not want them to hear. Fixing it is usually far cheaper than replacing it. The Sign Factory repairs and refurbishes building signs, channel letters, monuments and post and panel signs in Charlotte, NC, including signs made and installed by other companies.
Sign Repairs We Handle
- Channel letter repair: dark or flickering letters, failed power supplies, cracked faces and damaged returns.
- Lighting upgrades: replacing older neon and fluorescent lighting with efficient, long-lasting LEDs.
- New faces and panels: replacing faded, cracked or outdated faces on cabinet and monument signs.
- Monument refurbishing: new dimensional letters, paint, panels and repairs to the base or structure.
- Post and panel repairs: re-leveling posts, replacing panels and repainting.
- Storm and impact damage: repairs after wind, weather or vehicle damage.
Repair, Refurbish or Replace?
If the structure is sound, a repair or refurbishment can give a sign many more years of life at a fraction of the cost of a new one. New faces, new paint and new letters can make a dated sign look current, and an LED upgrade can cut running costs. If the structure is failing or the sign no longer fits your brand, replacement may be the better investment. We inspect the sign, explain the options and give you an honest recommendation. Read the basics of sign repair and restoration.
Repair and Refurbishing Projects
- Bonomi North America: a dated cabinet panel monument refurbished with a brushed metal face and custom-painted dimensional letters, a new look at a fraction of the cost of a new sign. Read the project story.
- Sharon Manor: one side of this senior community's sandblasted post and panel sign had sunk into the ground and the top was worn and peeling. We leveled it, sanded and filled the wood and repainted it. Read the project story.
- Microban International: the monument at the company's Huntersville headquarters was in good shape, so we refreshed it with a new dimensional logo instead of replacing it. Read the project story.
Updating Signs After a Rebrand
A new logo does not always mean new sign structures. In many rebrands, we keep existing cabinets, monuments and raceways and replace only the faces, letters and panels. For companies with many locations, our brand rollout service surveys every site and decides sign by sign what can be refaced and what needs to be replaced.
Signs Your Sign Needs Attention
- One or more letters are dark, dim or flickering.
- Faces are faded, cracked or yellowed.
- Paint is peeling or the metal is rusting.
- A post or monument is leaning or sinking.
- The sign still shows an old logo, phone number or name.
Upgrading to LED
Many older signs still run on neon or fluorescent lamps that use more power, burn out more often and are harder to service. Converting an existing sign to LED lighting keeps the structure and faces you already have while cutting energy use and maintenance. Often the conversion can be done during a repair visit, so the sign comes back brighter than before.
Sign Repair FAQ
Do you repair signs made by other companies?
Yes. It does not matter who made or installed the sign. We inspect it and repair it.
Why is one of my channel letters dark?
The most common causes are a failed LED module, a failed power supply or a wiring problem. A technician can usually find and fix the fault on site.
Does a sign repair need a permit?
Simple repairs and face replacements usually do not. Changes to the size or structure of a sign, or a new sign, usually do. We check the rules for your address. See channel letter repair in Charlotte.
Can you replace only the faces of my sign?
Yes. Face replacement is one of the most common and cost-effective updates, especially after a rebrand or a change of tenant.
Get Your Sign Fixed
Send us a photo of the sign and a short description of the problem and we will tell you how we can fix it. Call 704-321-0040 or request a quote.