Monument Signs in Peterborough

Name: FASTSIGNS® of Peterborough, ON
Address: 280 Perry Street, Unit 7, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2J4, CAN
Telephone: (705) 996-5959

Custom-Designed, Permitted, & Installed by FASTSIGNS® of Peterborough, ON

A monument sign can make your business visible before a visitor ever reaches your door. These freestanding signs sit on a solid base permanently fixed to the ground, separate from your building, and can work around the clock to guide traffic and reinforce your brand at street level. At FASTSIGNS® of Peterborough, ON, we handle every stage of your project: custom design, survey and permitting, fabrication, and professional installation.

Ready to put your brand at the entrance where it belongs? Call us at (705) 996-5959 or request a quote online to get started.

Why Monument & Free Standing Signs Work for Your Business

Placing your brand at street level, on a sign independent of your building face, can intercept vehicle and pedestrian traffic before they step onto your property. A well-designed monument sign can signal permanence and professionalism to first-time visitors, and it can keep working in rain, snow, or darkness, whether illuminated or not.

Beyond first impressions, monument and freestanding signs play a practical wayfinding role. In multi-tenant or campus settings, a clearly marked entrance can reduce confusion and route visitors directly where they need to go. Your sign also carries your brand colors, fonts, and imagery consistently from your other marketing materials onto your property exterior, so every passerby sees a unified identity.

Our Process for Monument Signs in Peterborough

Because we’re locally owned and operated, FASTSIGNS® of Peterborough, ON knows the Peterborough project environment firsthand. We start by learning about your business, your property, and what you need the sign to do. From there, our graphic designers develop a custom design that fits your brand and your site.

Navigating the City of Peterborough Permit Process

Before any structure goes in the ground, the City of Peterborough requires a sign permit. Freestanding sign applications must include two sets of plans showing base construction, dimensions, weight, and height. For signs 7.5 metres or taller, a structural engineer’s stamp and Letters of Assurance are also required. Our survey and permitting service guides you through every step, including submissions to Municipal Law Enforcement Services and any follow-up inspection.

Businesses in Peterborough’s Downtown or Central Area face additional placement and illumination rules under the Downtown Sign By-law. If your property falls within that zone, we factor those requirements into the design from the start.

Fabrication & Installation

Once permits are in hand, we manage fabrication and coordinate professional installation. One team, one contact, start to finish.

Get a Quote on Monument & Free Standing Signs

Whether you’re placing a new sign at a commercial entrance or replacing an aging structure, FASTSIGNS® of Peterborough, ON is ready to help you build something that lasts. We serve businesses throughout Peterborough and the surrounding area.

Contact us online or call (705) 996-5959 to speak with our team and request your custom quote.

Who Uses Monument & Free Standing Signs

Monument and freestanding signs are a practical choice across a wide range of property types. Here are some of the most common applications in Peterborough and the surrounding area:

Multi-tenant retail plazas: Display individual tenant panels so every business in the complex gets visible road presence, not just the anchor tenant.
Corporate parks and office campuses: Low-profile monument signs at entry points guide visiting clients and establish a consistent professional aesthetic across the property.
Healthcare facilities and medical offices: Freestanding signs at access points route patients and visitors to the correct entrance or parking area before they reach the building.
Schools, religious organizations, and community facilities: A monument sign identifies your location at a glance and gives you space to communicate programming to passersby.
Residential communities and HOA entrances: Entrance signs mark the neighborhood boundary and set a welcoming tone for residents and visitors alike.

Materials, Construction, & Customization Options

Monument signs can be built and finished in a range of ways depending on your budget, your property’s aesthetic, and how much flexibility you need in the sign face. Here’s a quick overview of what’s available:

Architectural masonry construction: Concrete, stone, brick, or block bases give a sign a permanent, high-authority appearance that complements traditional and institutional properties.
Metal cabinet bases with routed lettering: A clean, modern look with the option for LED backlighting to extend visibility into evening hours.
Foam core with stucco finish: Replicates the appearance of masonry at a lower material cost, with dimensional letters applied to the face.
Acrylic-faced cabinets with printed graphic panels: Full-color digitally printed panels can be updated without replacing the entire structure, making this a good fit for businesses that change promotions or tenants regularly.
Illumination options: Internally lit faces and LED backlighting both extend a monument sign’s visibility after dark. For properties in Peterborough’s downtown core, illumination choices are subject to the Downtown Sign By-law.
Sign face and lettering styles: Dimensional letters, cabinet inserts, and changeable copy panels are all available depending on how often you need to update your message.