How Much Does a Monument Sign Cost?
A monument sign is part sign and part construction. That is why the price range is wide. A simple aluminum monument is one number. A brick-and-stone entrance with lit letters is a very different one.
This guide walks through what you are actually paying for, so the quote you get makes sense before you read the total.
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What does a monument sign cost?
Here is where monument signs generally land, before your site is looked at:
| What you're buying | Typical range | What moves the number |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum or PVC monument | $5,000–$15,000 | Clean, durable, no masonry work — the fastest monument to fabricate and set. |
| Lit monument with dimensional letters | $10,000–$30,000 | Internal illumination and raised lettering, plus the electrical run to the sign. |
| Masonry monument — brick, stone or stucco base | $30,000–$65,000 | A built structure with a foundation, so site work is a real part of the number. |
| Installation and site work | $2,000–$15,000+ | Foundation, permitting, electrical and access conditions all live here. |
These are typical U.S. industry ranges (checked July 2026), shared to help you budget — not a quote. Sign Design Pros prices every project individually, so request a free, itemized quote for your exact number.
What drives the price
| Factor | How it moves the number |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum and composite sit at the low end. Brick, stucco, and stone add real construction cost. |
| Size | Bigger faces need more structure and a bigger foundation, so cost climbs faster than size does. |
| Lighting | Lit letters or ground lighting mean an electrical run to the sign, plus a trench and a conduit. |
| The foundation | South Louisiana soil is soft. Deeper footings and more concrete are common here. |
| Site access | A sign at a busy entrance may need traffic control, and that shows up on the quote. |
| Engineering and permits | Many jurisdictions want stamped drawings for a freestanding structure. |
What the install day actually involves
- Locating utilities before anyone digs. This is required, not optional.
- Excavating and pouring the footing, then letting the concrete cure.
- Setting the structure and building up the masonry, if your sign has any.
- Running power and setting the lighting, if the sign is lit.
- Mounting the faces or letters, then cleaning up the site and restoring the landscaping.
How to keep the cost down
- Pick a clean rectangular shape. Curves and custom profiles cost more to fabricate.
- Use a masonry base with an aluminum cabinet on top instead of full stone.
- Light the sign from the ground instead of building lit letters, when the look allows it.
- Size it for the road you are on, not the biggest sign code allows.
- Do it once. Undersizing a sign and replacing it in three years costs more than building it right.