Monument Signs in Metairie

Name: FASTSIGNS® of Metairie, LA
Address: 6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA, 70003, USA
Telephone: (504) 420-3567

Custom Monument & Free Standing Signs for Jefferson Parish Businesses

A monument sign puts your business name at street level, where drivers and pedestrians see it before they ever reach your door. These low-profile, freestanding structures sit at property entrances or along road frontage, giving any location a permanent, professional identity from the curb. FASTSIGNS® of Metairie, LA designs, permits, fabricates, and installs Monument & Free Standing Signs for businesses in Metairie, Kenner, Marrero, and Harahan.

Ready to put your business on the map? Call us at (504) 420-3567 or request a quote online to get started with our Metairie team.

One Team from First Sketch to Final Installation

Our team includes graphic designers, visual communication professionals, and project managers who stay with your project through installation. You won’t hand off between departments or chase down status updates. The FASTSIGNS brand has more than 35 years of history in the signage industry, giving us the resources to take on projects of real scale. Our Metairie location pairs that reach with direct, personal access to the people running your job, and we hold a 5.0 average Google rating from the clients we’ve served locally.

Survey and permitting is part of what we do, not an afterthought. That distinction matters when you’re planning a ground-level freestanding sign.

How Jefferson Parish Permitting Works for Ground-Level Signs

Metairie sits in unincorporated Jefferson Parish, where sign permits go through the Jefferson Parish Building Permits Department. The parish’s Unified Development Code defines “monument sign” as part of its sign regulations, which means placement, dimensions, and illumination are all subject to specific review before installation can proceed.

Kenner, which we also serve, is an incorporated city with its own municipal permitting process. Both jurisdictions set requirements around sign dimensions, setback, and illumination that must be addressed before a sign goes in the ground.

Our approach: we conduct a site survey before finalizing any design. That survey captures accurate measurements, confirms mounting and soil conditions, and establishes visibility angles from the road. The data feeds directly into both the design and the permit application. We submit permits as part of the project, which helps avoid delays and code conflicts that can happen when fabrication gets ahead of approval.

Monument Sign Materials & Illumination Options

The right material depends on the look you want and how the sign will interact with its surroundings. Common options include stone, brick, concrete, marble, and aluminum or composite panel faces. Natural stone and masonry lean toward a more architectural feel; aluminum and composite materials are often more cost-effective while still delivering a polished result.

Illumination choices:

Internal illumination with LED lighting can keep the sign readable after dark while helping keep energy costs down
External lighting casts light onto the sign face from a ground-mounted fixture
Non-illuminated signs work well where ambient lighting is strong or local code limits illumination

Freestanding signs also serve multi-tenant properties well. A single roadside sign can function as a directory, listing every business or office inside a building so visitors know exactly where they’re going before they park.

Start Your Monument Sign Project in Metairie

Whether you’re replacing an outdated sign or putting your business on the street for the first time, we’re ready to walk you through the process from site survey to installation. Call (504) 420-3567 or request a quote online to connect with our Metairie team and get a sign that fits your space and your brand.

Which Properties Benefit Most from Monument Signs

Ground-level signage solves a specific problem: helping people find and identify a location before they reach the building. Some property types see the clearest return on that investment.

Multi-Tenant Commercial Buildings
When multiple businesses share an address, a single sign at the road can serve as a shared directory, giving each tenant visibility from the street without requiring a separate sign for every suite.

Office Complexes
Professional campuses and office parks often prioritize architectural integration. A monument sign designed to complement existing materials and landscaping reinforces the property’s identity and gives visitors a clear anchor point at the entrance.

Healthcare Facilities
Clinics, medical offices, and healthcare campuses depend on highly visible signage for patient wayfinding. A well-placed freestanding sign can reduce confusion in parking areas and communicate professionalism from the moment a patient arrives.

Durability & Long-Term Performance

Monument signs live outdoors year-round, and in Southeast Louisiana that means exposure to heat, humidity, heavy rain, and occasional high winds. Materials like stone, brick, and metal can handle those conditions well, and LED illumination can hold up over extended use while helping keep operating costs predictable.

Planning for durability at the design stage, including material selection and weatherproofing for any electrical components, helps protect the investment over the long term. A well-built sign, properly maintained, can stay effective for years.