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Direct Signs UK Ltd

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Direct Signs UK Ltd

We are a local business that specialise in health and safety sign manufacturing. We can also make Custom Signs to your own specifications.

Direct Signs is the UK's premiere source for Safety Signs, Warning Signs, Construction Signs, Fire Action Signs, Health and Safety Signs, Quarry Signs. Direct Signs carry a varied selection of signs in stock. Signs are available in a wide range of materials including Self Adhesive Vinyl, Rigid PVC, Aluminium, Aluminium Composite and Steel plus we can drill holes or add a self adhesive backing to any signs. Our flatbed printer allows us to print onto virtually any surface up to 44mm thick, please give us a call for more information.

02/02/2026

🛑⚠️🔵 Do You Know the Difference Between Prohibition, Warning & Mandatory Signs?

Understanding the distinctions between these safety signs is critical to creating safe and compliant workplaces, especially on construction sites, warehouses, and industrial zones. Here's a quick breakdown:

🚫 Prohibition Signs
- Meaning: “You must NOT do this.”
- Appearance: Red circle with a diagonal slash.
- Examples: No entry, No smoking, No mobile phones.
- Purpose: To restrict unsafe or unauthorized actions.

⚠️ Warning Signs
- Meaning: “Be aware of a hazard.”
- Appearance: Yellow triangle with a black symbol.
- Examples: Danger – High voltage, Slippery surface, Forklift trucks operating.
- Purpose: To alert workers and visitors of potential dangers.

🔵 Mandatory Signs
- Meaning: “You MUST do this.”
- Appearance: Blue circle with a white symbol.
- Examples: Wear safety goggles, Hard hats must be worn, Keep fire doors shut.
- Purpose: To indicate actions that are legally required for safety.

💡Clear signage saves lives. Confusing them can cost far more than just fines.

📞 Let’s talk – your site safety is our priority.

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30/01/2026

✅ Checklist: What to Know Before Specifying Signage

Before diving into signage projects, it’s worth pressing pause and asking: Do I have all the information needed to get this right?

Here’s a simple checklist to help before specifying any signage:

➡️Purpose & Placement – Is it directional, informational, branding, or health & safety? Indoor or outdoor?
➡️Audience – Who needs to see it, and from what distance?
➡️Environment – Will it be exposed to weather, sunlight, or high foot traffic?
➡️Size & Visibility – Will it stand out clearly in its intended space?
➡️Material Selection – Are you balancing aesthetics, durability, and cost?
➡️Brand Consistency – Does it match colours, fonts, and style across locations?
➡️Compliance – Are health & safety or local planning rules involved?

Having these answers makes the signage process smoother, and the final result far more effective.

💡 If you're ever unsure, an expert consultation can save time and money down the line.

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28/01/2026

📌 Temporary vs Permanent Signage: When Should You Specify Each?

🔹 Temporary signage shines in fast-paced environments where flexibility is key. Think short-term projects, events, or evolving construction sites where speed, cost-efficiency, and ease of replacement matter.

🔹 Permanent signage comes into play when long-term visibility, durability, and brand presence are the priority, from wayfinding systems in commercial buildings to built-up letters on a head office.

Knowing when to use each type isn’t just a practical decision, it’s a strategic one. The right choice improves safety, enhances site communication, and reflects brand integrity.

At Direct Signs, we help you get it right from the start, with expert guidance, quality materials, and honest advice grounded in decades of real-world experience.

📍 Based in Hinckley, serving Leicestershire, Warwickshire, and beyond.

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26/01/2026

🔍 What Does a Professional Signage Site Survey Actually Cover?

Before a single screw is turned or a sign is printed, a professional site survey lays the foundation for success.

At Direct Signs, this isn’t just a quick visit, it’s an essential step in delivering signage that’s safe, visible, compliant, and effective.

Here’s what we assess during a site survey:
✔️ Site-specific challenges – terrain, access, fixing options
✔️ Safety requirements – visibility, height, materials, placement
✔️ Branding strategy – making sure signage aligns across multiple sites
✔️ Compliance – with local planning and health & safety regulations
✔️ Measurements & positioning – ensuring signage is seen by the right people, at the right angle, from the right distance

🔧 Real results start with real planning.
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23/01/2026

🚧 Planning Early Means Finishing Strong 🚧
When signage is left to the last minute, the result is often rushed installs, rework, and cost overruns. Sound familiar?

At Direct Signs, we’ve seen firsthand how early signage planning can prevent miscommunication, site safety issues, and expensive last-minute changes. Engaging signage experts at the start of your project ensures:

✅ Clear site flow & compliance from Day One
✅ Accurate budgeting with no hidden surprises
✅ Custom signs that fit seamlessly into your build plan
✅ Fewer delays and no costly do-overs

Let’s help you get it right the first time.

21/01/2026

📉 Faded Signs = Fading Trust?

It’s easy to overlook an old or faded sign, but to your visitors, staff, and stakeholders, it speaks volumes.

When signage becomes worn, it can quietly erode trust and brand presence, especially in high-visibility environments like construction sites, facilities, or multi-site operations.

Investing in durable, weather-resistant signage isn't just about looks, it's about:

✅ Maintaining safety standards
✅ Supporting long-term asset care
✅ Reinforcing your brand consistently
✅ Reducing replacement costs over time

Strong signage is a small detail with a big impact and part of any smart asset management plan.

If your current signs are fading, cracking, or blending into the background… it might be time to re-evaluate. Your signage should work as hard as you do.

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19/01/2026

Visibility vs Compliance - What Should Come First?

When it comes to safety signage, it's easy to focus solely on compliance: ticking the boxes, meeting regulations, and moving on. But is compliance enough if your signage goes unseen?

🔎 Visibility ensures your message is not just legal, but effective.
✅ Compliance ensures you're protected by the law.

At Direct Signs, we believe one shouldn’t come at the cost of the other. A compliant sign that isn't visible can't protect anyone. And a highly visible sign that isn't compliant won’t hold up under scrutiny.

👉 Your signs should stand out, not just for how they look, but for the role they play in keeping people safe.

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16/01/2026

Got a Complicated Sign Design? We Have the Mechanical Know-How to Build It.

At Direct Signs, we thrive on challenges. With 30+ years of hands-on experience, advanced fabrication tools, and the industry’s top designers, there’s no sign we can’t build.

✅ Precision Engineering
✅ Bespoke Fabrication
✅ Top-Grade Materials
✅ End-to-End Service

From multi-layered lightboxes to intricate totem signs and beyond, if you can dream it, we can bring it to life with unmatched mechanical expertise and craftsmanship.

💡 Start with a free consultation and let our expert team turn your most sophisticated designs into standout signage that lasts.

📍 Based in Hinckley, serving Leicestershire, Warwickshire, and across the UK.

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14/01/2026

➡️ Great signage doesn’t just guide people, it draws them in.

In busy environments like construction sites, commercial properties or public venues, the right sign at the right place makes all the difference. Clear, thoughtfully placed signage improves wayfinding efficiency, reduces confusion, and helps people navigate with confidence.

But it's not just about direction. Strategic signage can increase footfall, pulling eyes towards your business or site.

Whether it's making first impressions easier or journeys smoother, signage silently does the heavy lifting in shaping the visitor experience.

✅ Reduces hesitation
✅ Improves traffic flow
✅ Boosts visibility and trust
✅ Encourages engagement

When signage works, people move.

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12/01/2026

🔍 Why Delaying Signage Often Costs More Than You Think

It’s easy to push signage to the bottom of the list during early planning stages and “We’ll sort it later” often sounds harmless. But here’s the truth we’ve seen time and time again:

🛠️ Retrofitting signage after construction or branding decisions are made leads to:
➡️Missed design opportunities and awkward placements
➡️Expensive structural modifications
➡️Delays in site handovers or opening dates
➡️Brand inconsistency across locations

By the time “later” rolls around, you're not just paying for signage, you're paying for rework.

If you’re planning a new build, fit-out or brand rollout, consider signage as essential infrastructure, not an afterthought.

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09/01/2026

Decades of Experience. Thousands of Signs. One Trusted Name.

When you choose Direct Signs, you're not just getting a sign, you're tapping into over 30 years of dedication, craftsmanship and innovation.

From construction safety boards and directional signage to bespoke branding solutions, our team has brought thousands of signage projects to life across the Midlands and beyond.

💬 Let us take the stress out of signage, and bring your vision to life with precision, care and expertise.

📍 Based in Hinckley, proudly serving Leicestershire, Warwickshire & the UK.

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07/01/2026

🛠 When It Comes to Signage, Practice Really Does Make Perfect 🛠

After over 30 years in the signage industry, we’ve learned one vital truth: no amount of theory beats hands-on experience.

From construction sites to corporate HQs, we’ve seen it all and solved it all. Our team knows how to navigate challenging installations, select the right materials that endure the elements, and design signage that’s not just compliant, but compelling.

✅ Free consultations to guide you from day one
✅ Expert on-site surveys to ensure perfect placement
✅ High-quality, durable materials that stand the test of time
✅ Full in-house project management

Because good signage isn’t just seen. It’s felt.
And with decades of practical knowledge under our belt, we make sure yours makes a lasting impression.

📍 Based in Hinckley | Serving Leicestershire & Warwickshire
🔗 Let’s talk about your next project, no pressure, just expert guidance.

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Address

6 Venture Court
Hinckley
LE103BT

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 3:30pm

Telephone

+441455230122

Website

http://directsigns.co.uk/

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