FAQs

We offer a wide variety of signs, from small vinyl decals to large pylon signs and everything in between. We are a one-stop shop for all your sign needs. Basically, if it’s not a billboard, we probably do it.

What kind of sign you are allowed really depends on what city/town/township you are in and what your zoning ordinance dictates. Luckily, we have Denise, who is our procurement specialist that investigates zoning ordinances for you to make sure you know exactly what you are and are not allowed. We will handle your signage project from the beginning.

We can’t really say what kind of sign you should get until we know what kinds of signs you are allowed. However, we can provide a couple of suggestions based on where you are.

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If you are in a multi-tenant building, more often than not, you are only allowed a wall sign for your store frontage. If this is the case, the best way to advertise your business is channel letters. Their distinct shape and lighting statistically catch the eye of passersby and potential customers more than a simple cabinet sign.

If your business is in a stand-alone building, you have a multitude of options ranging from pylon signs to monuments as well as large wall signs, so people can see you from the road.

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Consider your building and your property type. Large set backs typically give you more options. Check with us! Let us find out what your ordinance allows, and we can go from there. In the meantime, peep our different sign pages and their descriptions to see what looks the most intriguing to you.

Our standard turnaround time (design, permitting, production, and install) is 4-6 weeks. However, we do understand emergency situations and will do our absolute best to accommodate whatever circumstances you bring to the table. Give us a call and we can assure you that we will do our best!

Price varies, but what research has found is that there is a correlation between the amount of money you spend and the advertising benefit you receive as a result. For example, an electronic message center is comparatively the most expensive type of sign you can buy. However, studies have shown that the return on investment (ROI) is much more significant than if you do newspaper ads or TV commercials. Advertising value is measured by CPM, or cost per thousand impressions. At $.74 per thousand impressions, electronic message centers are less costly than TV, radio, newspaper, and billboards.

Anywhere in the contiguous United States! We have traveled as far south as Louisiana, as far east as Connecticut, as far west and Oregon, and as far north as Green Bay, Wisconsin. We thrive anywhere we go so if you have a sign job that doesn’t seem to be attainable with local sign companies, give us a call and we will do our best to service you to the fullest. If you are in Alaska or Hawaii, we ship signs every day and would be happy to send you one!

Call our office to speak to Todd, Brandon, or Mike and they will be able to answer any questions or concerns you may have about getting a sign for your business. If your time is limited and you want to send an email, send it to info@midwestsignco.com and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

You can request a quote or consultation via our general email address, info@midwestsignco.com. You can also call our office at 616-583-1743 to get in touch with a salesperson who will assist you with anything you need to get your project started.

The majority of outdoor signs are constructed using sheet and angle aluminum, extruded aluminum, and steel. If the sign is illuminated, we use the latest LED technology to ensure bright, even lighting.

We offer many types of indoor signs, including wall graphics, custom lobby signs, wayfinding signs, ADA-compliant room identification signs, and so much more.

We specialize in custom signs and really thrive in the process. From concept to design to installation, we will bring your vision to life and create something together that will truly represent your company and brand identity.

This will vary widely depending on what type of sign is ordered and what time of year. We work diligently to keep lead times down, but warmer times of the year bring more work, which inevitably affects that installation date. There are shorter lead times for signage that includes just a panel and some vinyl, whereas a full-on, custom main ID sign could take up to 10 weeks.

We absolutely offer sign installation. We have a very experienced install team of licensed sign specialists and assistants.

We have the capabilities for almost any size sign, but we work with township and city ordinances to figure out what is allowed for the zone of the business so that we can acquire permits for the sign. Therefore, we are only limited by those regulations. The same goes for sign placement, as there are often times minimum setback requirements.

Painted aluminum signs should be maintained like a car. Washed every week or two (more in the winter on signs close to the road) with any paint-friendly cleaning product.

Like a car, they are weather resistant to a point. If you don’t maintain your sign, you will see aging years down the road.

Yes, we can!

When it comes to material, it’s all about the application. Vinyl graphics are typically used for things such as door decals, panels, and vehicles. It can be for a short-term or long-term situation.

Acrylic signage is dimensional. It gives life to a piece, whether it be your logo on the side of your building, some address numbers, or an interior standoff sign with your logo or other information on it inside your office. These can be painted or covered with graphics to achieve whatever design idea you are looking for.

Metal signs, from channel letters to monument signs and pylon signs, are the most common for business identification. These signs can be illuminated or not and will always carry a dimension to them that will stand out above all other signage.

Yes, absolutely. We specialize in custom, illuminated signs and we are one of the top dealers in Michigan of Electronic Message Centers.

Yes. We always make sure everything is in accordance with branding guidelines and that we have accurate color-matching capabilities.

Vector artwork files like .ai, .eps, or .svg are the easiest. However, if you cannot access the original vector files of your logo or design, our designers can work on recreating the artwork for production to the best of their abilities.

We install signage every single day, sometimes right around the corner and sometimes as far as Colorado. We quote sign installations all over the country.

Yes, we have a lot of experience with ADA-compliant signage and can do standard designs or more custom, branded designs.

We have a 1-year warranty on labor and parts that we stand firmly behind. LEDs and power supplies have a 5-year warranty.

You will have a personal account manager who will communicate with you throughout the process and will be available to answer any questions.