Building Signs in Toronto

Name: FASTSIGNS® of Toronto, ON - Etobicoke
Address: 3513 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON, M8W 1N5, CAN
Telephone: (416) 236-8042

Custom Building Signage That Works for Toronto and Mississauga Businesses

A building sign is often the first thing a customer sees before they ever interact with your business. In Toronto’s competitive commercial environment, a professionally designed and well-placed sign works continuously, reinforcing your brand identity and supporting foot traffic without any recurring spend. At FASTSIGNS® of Toronto, ON - Etobicoke, we design, produce, permit, and install custom building signs for businesses across Toronto, Ontario, and Mississauga.

We’re Canadian owned and operated, and we manage every project in-house from Graphic Design and Content Development through to Survey and Permitting and Installation. One team, one point of contact, and no coordinating between vendors.

Ready to put your brand on the building? Call us at (416) 236-8042 or request a quote online to get started.

Types of Custom Building Signs We Offer

We offer a diverse range of building signs, each suited to different building types, visibility needs, and brand goals. Every sign is customized with your logo, brand colors, fonts, and design elements. Sign availability can vary by location, so contact our Etobicoke center to confirm what’s right for your project.

LED lit signs: Energy-efficient illumination that keeps your business visible day and night, with lower operating costs and a long lifespan.
Neon signs: A warm, distinctive glow that works well for retail, hospitality, and businesses that want a recognizable, approachable look.
Dimensional letters: Individually fabricated characters mounted directly to your facade, creating depth and visual impact that flat graphics can’t match.
Monument signs: Low-profile, freestanding structures built for property entrances and high-traffic approaches, constructed to last through years of outdoor exposure.
Wayfinding signage: Directional and identification panels that guide customers to and through your location, helping reduce friction before they even arrive.
Banners: A flexible, cost-effective option for seasonal promotions, events, or temporary exterior messaging.

End-to-End Project Management for Building Signs in Toronto

Commissioning a building sign in Toronto involves more than picking a design. There’s the City of Toronto Sign By-law to navigate, building surveys, permit applications, fabrication, and installation. We handle all of it.

Our team includes visual communication professionals, graphic designers, and project managers who carry your project from the first design conversation through to the day the sign goes up. Our Survey and Permitting service means you don’t need to manage bylaw compliance on your own. We know the local requirements and work through them on your behalf.

We’re part of a global network of more than 750 locations across nine countries, which gives our local team access to production technology and resources at scale. Because we’re independently owned and operated, you get locally accountable service backed by a recognized international brand.

What Toronto Businesses Say About Working with Us

We hold a 4.9 average customer rating on Google. Reviewers consistently point to the same things: responsive service, high-quality finished products, responsive staff, and installations that go smoothly. That kind of consistency is what we aim for on every project.

Get a Quote on Your Building Sign Project

We work with businesses throughout Toronto and Mississauga. Whether you need a single storefront sign or a full exterior signage package across multiple locations, we’re ready to find the right solution with you. Call us at (416) 236-8042 or reach out online to get started.

Building Sign Types: A Closer Look

Choosing the right building sign starts with understanding what each type is built from, how it performs in the field, and which situations it fits best. Here’s a closer look at each option.

LED Lit Signs

LED lit signs use light-emitting diodes to illuminate sign faces from within, producing consistent, bright output with low energy consumption. Because LEDs have a long operational lifespan, maintenance costs stay low compared to older illuminated sign technologies. They suit any business with evening or early-morning hours, including restaurants, retailers, and service businesses that need visibility outside daylight.

Neon Signs

Neon signs use glass tubing filled with gas to produce a warm, continuous glow. Many retail and hospitality businesses associate neon with an established, inviting presence. The aesthetic is distinctive and hard to replicate digitally, which is why neon remains a deliberate choice for storefronts that want to feel approachable and memorable.

Dimensional Letters

Dimensional letters are individually fabricated characters cut from acrylic, metal, or other materials, then mounted directly onto the building surface. The result is a three-dimensional effect that creates depth and visual weight a flat printed sign can’t achieve. They can be front-lit, backlit (halo-lit), or unlit, and finished in a wide range of colors and textures to match your brand standards precisely.

Monument Signs

Monument signs are low-profile, freestanding structures placed at a property entrance or along a road frontage. They’re typically built from durable materials such as masonry, metal, or high-density urethane, designed to handle years of outdoor exposure without significant maintenance. A monument sign works well for professional offices, multi-tenant properties, and any site where building-mounted signage isn’t sufficient to catch drivers approaching from the road.

Wayfinding Signage

Wayfinding signage covers the directional markers, identification panels, and informational signs that guide people to and through a location. For businesses with large sites, parking areas, or multiple entrances, a wayfinding system can reduce confusion and improve the visitor experience before a customer even steps inside. Effective wayfinding depends on both visual clarity and strategic placement.

Banners

Banners offer a fast, cost-effective way to put a message on the exterior of a building. They’re commonly used for grand openings, seasonal promotions, temporary closures, or any situation where messaging needs to change with regularity. Banners aren’t a permanent building sign solution, but they complement a permanent sign program and keep your exterior communication current.

Toronto Sign By-law and Permit Requirements

The City of Toronto enacted its Sign By-law in 2010, establishing the rules governing all signs used for business identification or advertising on Toronto properties. Signs fall into two categories: First Party signs identify a business or service on the premises, while Third Party signs advertise goods or services unrelated to the premises. Most permanent exterior building signs are First Party signs and require a permit from the City before installation. Specific requirements vary by sign type, size, location, and zoning district.

Navigating the permit process independently can add delays to a project, and installing a sign without the correct permits creates real risk, including fines or mandatory removal. Our Survey and Permitting service covers this process on your behalf. We assess your site, prepare the necessary documentation, and manage the permit application to support a smoother installation process and help avoid compliance surprises.