Our Process

Now that we have your intrest, how do you get your sign started?

  • First — Have a logo ready!

We prefer a vector file (PDF, SVG, AI) but can work from what you have.

  • Second — Have an idea of Your ideal Sign And Budget

While we have a project minimum of $1,500 the majority of our signs fall within the $3,000-$7,000 range.

Examples of signs in the $1,500 -$3,000 range:

Examples of signs in the $3,000 - $5,000 range:

Examples of signs in the $5,000 + range:

Want to go all out?

Here are a few examples of signs that hit all the stops!

Now that you have an idea of what you want and how much you want to spend you can find your quote below!

  • After requesting your quote, we will get back to you within a few business days.

  • Since our custom signs are designed and fabricated in house, we use the quote form to accurately price work required to get your dream project made.

  • Once we know what you are looking for, you are paired with your own sales representative to begin fine tuning the design process.

  • When everything is up to your ideals (scale, layers, colors, materials, finishes), you simply pay pay the manufacturing deposit and work on your sign begins!


  • Turnaround time is typically 4-6 weeks from payment. Remember, all of our signs are 100% custom designed and fabricated, taking time to craft.

  • Once your project is completed, we reach out with photos of the completed sign for your approval.

  • After you’ve approved your project, we custom build your sign a wooden shipping container to make it’s way safely to you by trackable UPS or Freight (dependent on size and weight)

The Fire Badge that we had made was nothing short of fantastic! The contrast in colors the minute details all combined with the depth of detail and assembly was fantastic! Folks are true artists and made the badge come alive! Continuous communication with everyons involved to final outcome. Very friendly folks, always willing to go the extra to make it right. Awesome artists!
— Minot Airforce Base

Ready for a Quote?

The more information you are able to provide, the less we will have to collect from you later and you will be able to get a faster quote.

Aside from your contact info, the most important items to provide are: an image of your logo, an image of where the sign will go, the size you would like, and whether or not you would like to add lighting.


The Quoting Process:

Once you submit your form you will be put into our systems an we will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Before you receive an official quote we will reach out and get a better feel for what you are looking for and how we can best work with you and your budget.

When we have all the preliminary information you will be paired with a sales person who will reach out with a quote and a mockup. From here you can modify your sign.

We quote in wide ranges to allow us to modify the sign and continue to hone in on an exact price after our conversations. We can make your custom metal sign in various ways to match your style and budget.


2D and 3D Mockups:

We get it, you are a visual person. When you begin the designing process you will be sent 2D and 3D mockups of your project to help you visualize what the real thing will look like.

If the price we quote is within your budget, and you are interested in moving forward, we will make you a 2D mockup to show you how the sign is going to look. If you like the 2D mockup and are happy with the quote we will then make you a 3D mockup.

You can rest assured that your sign is going to look just like the 3D mockup. This is what we will base our design off of and we stick as closely to the mockup as possible.

 

2D MOCKUP
In the 2D mockup we can easily show dimensions and the layout and colors of the sign. 

 

3D MOCKUP
Since we make a 3D product of course you will get a 3D rendering of what your sign will look like.

Our 3D renderings are what we stick to when assembling your sign so you can rest assured the mockup and final product will match.


Deposit Payment and Fabrication:

We will send you a link to your specific project and you can review all of the details of your sign. This description and the 3D mockups are what we are agreeing to provide for you.

Using the link you can make your deposit.

Once deposit is received, fabrication takes around 7-9 weeks on average.


Pictures and Final Payment:

Once the sign is complete we take pictures of the sign so you can see how it looks. We will direct you back to the same link we sent previously so you can make the final payment.


Shipping:

Once we have received the final payment we will begin packing your sign.

We want to ensure your sign is delivered to you exactly how it left us so we custom make a box for your sign and pack it in there to ensure safe delivery. This process takes some time because we want to make sure the sign is safely delivered to your door.

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Your Sign Is In Hand:

You have your sign, now what? We have provided easy install for each sign so all you will need is a level and a drill. If you have individual pieces being pressed into the wall the hardware and a template will be provided.

After it is all hung and looking fancy please send us a picture! We would love to share it on our social media!

Shield Co was GREAT to work with from initial discussions, through the design phase, during sign construction, to delivery. The communication was wonderful and the shipping was impeccable (custom made shipping container). The signs definitely have a WOW factor! HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

100% customer satisfaction from Phoenix, AZ
— Bradley Sullivan