Building Signs in Kitchener

Name: FASTSIGNS® of Kitchener-Waterloo
Address: 62 McBrine Place, Units 11 & 12, Kitchener, ON, N2R 1H3, CAN
Telephone: (226) 240-4164

Custom Exterior Signage for Kitchener & Waterloo Region Businesses

Your building sign works every hour of every day. It tells people where you are, reinforces your brand before anyone walks through the door, and communicates professionalism at a glance. At FASTSIGNS® of Kitchener-Waterloo, we design and produce custom building signs in Kitchener and throughout the Waterloo Region, handling everything from Graphic Design and Project Management through to professional Installation.

Our signs are large format, weather-resistant and durable, built from materials including aluminum, acrylic, and vinyl. Illuminated options keep your brand visible day and night.

Ready to get started? Call us at (226) 240-4164 or request a quote online and we’ll help you find the right sign for your location.

Building Sign Types We Produce

Every business has a different building, budget, and brand. We produce a full range of sign formats so you can find what fits.

Channel letters: Three-dimensional individual letters mounted directly to your building exterior. Available in front-lit, back-lit (halo), and combination illumination styles for round-the-clock visibility.
Dimensional letters: A sculptural, premium look without illumination. Ideal for professional offices, lobbies, or any space where a refined appearance matters.
LED lit signs: High-impact illuminated signs that draw attention in low-light conditions and stand out in busy commercial areas.
Monument signs: Low-profile, ground-mounted signs positioned near a building entrance or property edge, providing a permanent, polished presence that’s easy for visitors to spot from the road.
Banners: Versatile fabric signage for seasonal promotions, grand openings, or temporary identification needs.
Wayfinding signage: Directional signs that guide customers, visitors, or staff through your property or building complex.

Every sign is customized to match your brand’s colors, fonts, and logo graphics. For businesses with foot traffic from multiple directions, we can also produce consistent signage for multiple building faces.

Why Kitchener Businesses Work with FASTSIGNS® of Kitchener-Waterloo

We’re locally owned, Canadian owned, and based right here in the Waterloo Region. That matters when your project involves navigating City of Kitchener permit requirements. Our team offers Survey and Permitting as a dedicated service, so you’re not left figuring out the approval process on your own.

Our team includes visual communication professionals, graphic designers, project managers, and installation professionals. We conduct on-site visits for measurements and placement planning before production begins. That means fewer surprises and a sign that actually fits your building. Customer reviews confirm our turnaround: one recent order went from Wednesday evening to completed installation by end of day Monday.

Our Google rating sits at 4.9, and FASTSIGNS® of Kitchener-Waterloo draws on over 35 years of industry experience across the FASTSIGNS brand. That depth informs how we approach material selection, fabrication, and Installation on every project.

Get a Quote for Building Signs in Kitchener

Tell us about your business, your location, and what you need the sign to do. Our team can recommend the right format, materials, and approach. No pressure, no obligation. Call us at (226) 240-4164 or submit a quote request online and we’ll take it from there.

How a Building Sign Project Works

It starts with an on-site assessment where we evaluate visibility, lighting, viewing distance, and where your sign can have the most impact. That visit also gives us the measurements we need to size the sign correctly for your building.

From there, our Graphic Design team works with what you have. If you have a full brand standards guide, we follow it. If you only have a logo file, we build from that. We guide material and finish selection based on outdoor durability requirements and your budget, so you’re choosing between real options rather than guessing.

Production includes quality control at each stage to confirm colors, sizing, and finishes match what was approved. Installation is coordinated to minimize disruption to your business. Once your sign is up, it’s up right: secure, level, and placed exactly where it was planned.

Kitchener Sign Permits: What You Need to Know

Installing a permanent building sign in Kitchener generally requires a sign permit from the City. The sign bylaw sets rules covering location, maximum dimensions, and installation safety. A letter of authorization from the property owner must be included with your application.

A few technical requirements worth knowing before you plan:

Projecting building signs weighing more than 25 kg must be designed by a Professional Engineer, under the Ontario Building Code.
Freestanding signs greater than 1.8 metres above ground carry the same Professional Engineer requirement.
Signs with automatic changing copy, such as digital displays that cycle through messages, must be certified in writing by a Lighting Engineer after installation and before operational use, per the City’s Sign By-law.
If your proposed sign doesn’t meet bylaw requirements as written, a variance can be requested. Minor variances typically take approximately four weeks to process.

Our Survey and Permitting service supports you through this process. We help gather what’s needed and work through the relevant requirements so your application is as complete as possible. We can’t guarantee permit approval outcomes, but we can help make sure your submission is well prepared.