What are channel letters?
Channel letters are custom 3D letters and logo shapes, usually lit with LEDs, that mount to a storefront or raceway for a professional business sign.
Custom Channel Letter Signs
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Professional LED signage for businesses that want to stand out. Upload your logo, get expert help, and order direct from a real sign manufacturer.
Quick answers
Channel letter basics before you choose a sign.
Best for
Retail stores, restaurants, offices, service businesses, and commercial buildings that need a high-visibility outdoor sign.
What you get
SignMonkey builds custom LED channel letter signs complete, inspected, packed, and ready for installation with expert support available.
Channel Letter Options
Choose the right channel letter sign for your business with help matching LED channel letters to your brand, building, and budget.
Front Lit Channel Letters
Bright, direct LED illumination through the face of each letter for strong visibility day and night.
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Halo Lit Channel Letters
Back-lit letters that cast a clean glow onto the wall for a premium, dimensional look.
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Face And Halo Channel Letters
Combined front and rear illumination for bold readability with an added halo effect.
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Raceway Mount
There are several ways that channel letters can be mounted, including a raceway.
Need something custom? We can build channel letters and logo shapes to match your font, artwork, or brand mark. Work With Expert →
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Channel letter inspiration
See how channel letters look in the real world.
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Real Help From Real People
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Customer service that stays with you through the entire sign process.
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Guidance before you order so you choose the right sign style, size, and lighting.
Clear updates during design, production, and shipping so you always know what comes next.
Real people available to help with artwork questions, approvals, and installation prep.
Fast Production
Built Fast. Free Shipping Nationwide.
Our production system is built on exclusive processes we developed for custom sign manufacturing. Similar to lean manufacturing, these systems reduce wasted time and materials so we can deliver quality signs faster and at a lower cost.
Most Signs Built in just 5 Days
While most electric sign builders quote three or four weeks for manufacturing, SignMonkey is built to ship most signs, including channel letters, storefront signs, and cabinet signs, in just 5 days.
Packed For Success
Finished signs are tested, inspected, packaged, and prepared for UPS or freight depending on the product size.
Easy Installation
Designed To Make Install Day Simple.
SignMonkey signs are designed to help business owners, general handymen, and installers mount signs with less guesswork. Full-size patterns, mounting details, and simpler power systems help make the project more manageable.
Signs Built to be Easy to Install
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Channel letter questions
Answers before you order.
How much do custom channel letter signs cost?+
Channel letter sign pricing depends on size, letter style, lighting, logo complexity, mounting method, and installation needs. You can use our online builder for instant pricing or send your artwork to our team for help.
How fast can SignMonkey build channel letters?+
Many channel letter signs are built in about 5 working days after the order details are approved. Larger signs, unusual designs, high-volume periods, or special requirements can take longer.
Can I install channel letters myself?+
SignMonkey EZLit channel letters are designed to make installation more approachable with full-size patterns, installer-friendly mounting, and simpler power connections. Wall structure, electrical access, permits, and local code still need to be handled correctly.
Do channel letter signs need a permit?+
Many exterior storefront signs require a local sign permit or landlord approval. Requirements vary by city, county, and property, so check with your local building or planning department before installation.
What is the difference between face-lit, halo-lit, and raceway channel letters?+
Face-lit letters shine through the front face for strong readability. Halo-lit letters glow from behind for a premium back-lit look. Raceway signs mount the letters to a box that contains wiring and creates one main wall connection.
Expert help
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