When did the Read Signs business start?
The business started in 1990.

What sets Read Signs apart from the rest?
We are perfectionists! We take pride in our work, delivering the best product possible at a competitive price.

Do you make the signs yourselves, Or do you send them off to other sign writing companies?
We make EVERYTHING ourselves – that’s the only way we’ve found to get the quality we want and the cost down.

Can you visit our shop or business?
Yes, contact us to arrange a time and a free quote.

How do I know my sign will look and be made the way I want?
Read Signs will provide a detailed layout of your sign to approve before we start production.

The shopping centre wants to see a sign construction drawing, what do I do?
We can supply detailed drawings in those instances along with detailed artwork.

What if something is wrong with my sign from Read Signs?
As we said, we are profectionists, but in the odd circumstance that something is wrong, we’ll make it right.

Can I send you a photo for ideas and a quote?
Yes. This is a great way to save time and for you to get a speedy quote.

How can I get a quote from Read Signs?
We have a free quote page on the website.

Do you do hand painted signs and gold leaf?
Yes, as Read Signs is a traditional signwriting company, we’ve hand painted thousands of signs, but in this day and age it is more viable to use the technology available.

What if I have a budget?
We’ll look at different ideas and give you options on how to meet your budget.

Will you match a competitors quote?
We’ll take a look at the quote and work out what materials, methods and installation procedures you have been quoted on and see what we can do.

Graphic Design

Do you do design work?
Yes, we are sign designers.

I want to do my own artwork. What kind of file do I supply?
If you add this information to an email – or info on the contact form, we can let you know what format we will need.

How can I get files to you?
The best and quickest way is by email, but you can also post it to us.

All I have is a business card for my logo and graphics, can you work with these?
Yes, no problem, we have extensive experience in scanning and vectorising artwork and recreating graphics, logos and fonts, although some time may be charged, depending on the time we spend cleaning up your artwork.

Can you match corporate colours, styles, substrates and fonts?
Yes, we understand the importance of maintaining your company standards.

Can you match my colours from a sample?
Yes, we can measure your sample and reproduce your colours.

Large Format Printing

Can you print true photo quality indoor / outdoor signs and images?
Yes, we have equiipment designed specifically for this application.

Installation and Delivery

Where do you deliver to?
We deliver signs all over Melbourne.

Do you install signs?
Yes, we have extensive experience installing the largest if signs.