Building Signs in Ann Arbor

Name: FASTSIGNS® of Ann Arbor, MI
Address: 830 Phoenix Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, USA
Telephone: (734) 627-6552

Custom Exterior Signage for Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti Businesses

FASTSIGNS® of Ann Arbor, MI is a locally owned visual communications center serving businesses in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. We handle building signs from the first design conversation through final installation, and our 4.8 Google rating reflects that full-project approach. If you’re ready to move forward on exterior signage, we’re the team to call.

Building Sign Types We Offer

We offer the full range of exterior signage formats Ann Arbor businesses need, and we can incorporate your custom logos and brand elements into any of them.

Channel letters: Three-dimensional individual letters mounted directly to your building facade, ideal for storefronts and commercial buildings that need clear identity from the street.
Dimensional letters: Solid, sculptural letterforms that add depth and a polished look to any building surface.
LED lit signs: Illuminated signage that helps keep your building visible into evening hours. They’re well-suited for Ann Arbor businesses with later hours or high after-dark foot traffic.
Monument signs: Freestanding signs anchored at the property entrance, commonly used by office parks, medical facilities, and multi-tenant buildings.
Wayfinding signage: Directional and identification signs that help customers navigate your property or complex.
Large format, weather-resistant signs: Built for Michigan’s seasonal climate, these signs are designed to hold up through harsh winters and summer heat alike.

One Team Handles Design, Permits & Installation

Permanent exterior signage in Ann Arbor involves more than fabrication. Our team offers Survey and Permitting as a dedicated service. We can obtain the required permits on your behalf and confirm your sign meets Ann Arbor’s zoning and code requirements before anything goes up. That step can help avoid one of the most common delays businesses run into when pursuing a new building sign.

Our in-house Graphic Design team develops sign concepts tailored to your brand, and Project Management keeps the timeline on track from approval through Installation. We work within your budget and bring every capability together under one roof, so you have a single point of contact rather than separate contractors to coordinate.

Start Your Building Sign Project

Our team is ready to discuss your goals and recommend the right building sign for your space. Call FASTSIGNS® of Ann Arbor, MI at (734) 627-6552 or submit a quote request online to get started.

What a Building Sign Does for Your Business

A building sign works around the clock. Unlike a targeted digital ad, it’s visible to anyone passing your location at any time, including people who weren’t actively searching for what you offer. That passive awareness is difficult to replicate through other channels.

In Ann Arbor’s mixed commercial corridors and multi-tenant properties, clear location identification matters. When several businesses share a block or a complex, a well-placed exterior sign can help one stand out. A professionally designed sign also communicates credibility before a customer ever walks in. And unlike recurring ad spend, a durable building sign is a one-time capital investment that can deliver visibility for the life of the sign.

Ann Arbor Sign Permits & Code Compliance

The City of Ann Arbor Sign Code, updated and approved in December 2020, governs permanent exterior signs throughout the city. Illuminated signs, including LED lit signs and channel letters, are subject to city illumination standards that include glare limits at residential lot lines, and any permanent building sign typically requires city approval before installation.

Getting that approval right the first time means submitting accurate specifications for sign dimensions, placement, and light intensity. Our Survey and Permitting service can handle permit acquisition on your behalf and confirm your sign is designed to meet Ann Arbor’s requirements from the start, so installation day isn’t complicated by compliance questions.