Monument Sign Solutions

Mark your entrance with a sign built to impress and built to last.

Signs A La Carte helps businesses, communities, and institutions across the Greater Philadelphia region choose the right ground-level entrance sign from leading manufacturers. You get manufacturer-grade quality, local know-how, and one accountable team from the first sketch to the final concrete pour.

Foamcore Monument sign

Why a Monument Sign Is a Smart Investment

Your entrance sign is often the very first physical contact a customer, resident, or visitor has with your property. Sitting at eye level near the road, it catches drivers and pedestrians at the exact moment they’re deciding where to turn in.

A well-chosen ground sign helps you:

Get Found Faster.

Eye-level placement near the driveway makes your entrance easy to spot and easy to reach.

Make a Permanent First Impression.

Solid, architectural signage signals stability, quality, and professionalism.

Match Your Property.

Finishes can complement your building’s brick, stone, stucco, or landscaping.

Work Where Tall Signs Aren't Allowed.

Many municipalities favor low-profile ground signs over pole or pylon signs.

Communicate More.

Add tenant panels, address numbers, or a digital message center for events and promotions.

It works around the clock for years, with no monthly media spend.

Monument Signs by Signs A La Carte

Why Buy Through Signs A La Carte?

We’re not tied to a single factory. We source entrance signs from some of the best manufacturers on the market, and that works in your favor:

Unbiased Recommendations.

We match the product to your site, code requirements, and budget, not to one catalog.

Proven Manufacturing Quality.

Established manufacturers bring engineered structures, tested materials, and consistent finishes.

More Styles and Price Points.

From economical foam-core systems to premium masonry-look and aluminum cabinets.

Local Accountability.

One local team manages ordering, permits, site preparation, installation, and service, so you never have to chase a distant factory.

Signs A La Carte sign project

Not sure which type fits your property? Send us a photo of your entrance and your logo, and we'll recommend two or three options with pricing.



    Entrance Sign Types We Offer

    Aluminum Cabinet Signs

    Aluminum Cabinet Signs

    Fabricated aluminum structures with routed or push-through graphics. Clean, modern and durable, they’re ideal for office parks, medical centers and retail.

    High-Density Foam (HDU) sign

    Foamcore Monuments and Masonry-Look Signs

    Lightweight cores finished to look like stone, stucco, or brick, at a fraction of the weight and cost of real masonry. A favorite for HOAs, churches, and professional offices.

    Monument sign with Stone Masonry Base

    Brick, Stone, and Masonry Bases

    Traditional masonry bases paired with dimensional letters or sign panels for a timeless, high-end entrance. See our dimensional letter signs for lettering options.

    Illuminated Ground Sign

    Illuminated Ground Signs

    Internally lit cabinets, halo-lit letters, or ground-mounted spotlights keep your name visible at night. For lit lettering, see our channel letters signs.

    Monument Sign with LED Message Centers

    Signs With LED Message Centers

    Built-in digital displays let schools, churches, dealerships, and retailers change messages, promote events, and share updates remotely, where local codes allow.

    Multi-Tenant and Directory Signs

    Multi-Tenant and Directory Signs

    Modular panels for shopping centers, office parks and medical complexes, with easy panel changes when tenants move in or out.

    Our 5-Step Process

    Choosing and installing a ground sign involves zoning rules, underground utilities, foundations and often electrical work. We manage every step, so you can stay focused on running your business.

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    1. Design

    We review your site, brand and goals, then create a scaled mockup showing size, style, finish, lighting and placement on a photo of your actual entrance. You approve everything before anything is ordered. Learn more about our sign design service.

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    Freestanding signs are regulated by local zoning ordinances covering size, height, setbacks, sight lines and illumination. We research township and borough rules, prepare the drawings and submit the applications for you. See our sign permitting service.

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    Once your design and permits are approved, we place the order with the manufacturer best suited to your project and track production and quality all the way to delivery. Explore our sign production process.

    4

    Our team handles site preparation, foundations, anchoring, electrical coordination and final placement. Pennsylvania law requires excavators to notify Pennsylvania 811 at least three and no more than ten business days before digging, and we build that step into every schedule. Read about our sign installation service.

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    Cleaning, repainting, lighting repairs, panel updates and landscaping-damage fixes keep your entrance looking new for years. Discover our sign maintenance service.

    Why Businesses Choose Signs A La Carte

    Family-owned and local. Founded by Veronique and Christian, who bring more than 20 years of corporate experience to every project and treat your business like it’s their own.

    Top manufacturers, one local partner. Access to leading products without the hassle of managing a factory relationship.

    One team, start to finish. Design, permitting, ordering, installation and maintenance under one roof.

    Permit-savvy. We know how to navigate township zoning, setbacks and HOA or landlord requirements.

    Proof before purchase. You’ll see a realistic mockup of your entrance before anything is ordered.

    Local service area. West Chester, Chester County, Delaware County, the Main Line and the Greater Philadelphia area.

    Monument Signs by Signs A La Carte

    Who We Serve

    • Office parks and corporate campuses that need a professional entrance identity
    • Shopping centers and retail plazas that need multi-tenant ground signage
    • Medical, dental, and veterinary practices that want patients to find the entrance easily
    • HOAs and residential communities that want a welcoming neighborhood entrance
    • Churches, schools, and nonprofits that want an entrance sign, often with a message display
    • Car dealerships, banks, and franchises that need brand-standard signage
    • Industrial and municipal facilities that need durable, clear site identification
    Monument sign with interchangeable name plaques
    Monument sign with tenants
    Foamcore Monument sign
    Foamcore monument sign
    aluminum sign with acrylic and dimensional letters
    Foamcore monument sign

    What Affects the Price?

    Every quote we prepare is custom, and the price comes down to a few clear factors:

    • Size and height: overall dimensions allowed by zoning and chosen for visibility
    • Materials and construction: aluminum, HDU, masonry-look, or real masonry
    • Illumination: non-lit, internally lit, halo-lit, or ground-lit
    • Digital displays: size and resolution of any LED message center
    • Site conditions: soil, slope, landscaping, utilities, and electrical access
    • Permits and approvals: municipal fees, drawings, and HOA or landlord review

    We give you a clear, itemized quote with no surprise fees. Share your budget with us, and we’ll recommend the strongest option that fits it.

    Monument Signs by Signs A La Carte

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A monument sign is a freestanding, low-profile sign mounted on a solid base at ground level, usually near a property entrance or driveway. It displays a business, building, or community name and can include lighting, tenant panels, or a digital message center.

    The cost of a monument sign depends on size, materials, lighting, digital displays, site conditions, and permitting. A simple non-lit foam sign costs far less than an illuminated masonry sign with an LED display. Signs A La Carte provides a free, itemized quote after reviewing your site.

    Yes. In most Pennsylvania municipalities a monument sign requires a zoning or sign permit, and illuminated models may need an electrical permit. Local rules often limit size, height, and setbacks. Our permitting service handles the research, drawings, and applications.

    It depends on your style, budget, and site. Aluminum is modern and durable, Foamcore material offers a stone or stucco look at a lower weight and cost, and real masonry is the most traditional and permanent option. We’ll recommend the best fit from leading manufacturers.

    A quality ground sign from an established manufacturer, installed on a proper foundation and maintained regularly, can serve your property for many years. Panels, lighting and finishes can be updated without replacing the whole structure.

    Yes. Options include internally lit cabinets, halo-lit letters, push-through lit graphics and ground-mounted spotlights. Illumination has to comply with local code, and we coordinate the electrical work with a certified and licensed.

    Yes, many models can include a built-in digital display. Local codes may regulate brightness, message change frequency, and animation, so we confirm the rules before recommending a display.

    You get access to multiple top manufacturers, unbiased recommendations, and a single local team that handles design, permits, site preparation, installation, and maintenance, instead of coordinating several contractors yourself.

    No. Our team only trusts the products we recommend.

    Ready to Make Your Entrance Unforgettable?

    Visitors decide in seconds whether they’ve found the right place. Let our family-owned team help you choose, permit, install, and maintain an entrance sign from the best manufacturers on the market.

    Three easy ways to start:

    • Call (484) 464-0111 to book your appointment (Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm)
    • Email us your logo and a photo of your entrance
    • Fill out the quote form below and get a free mockup and itemized quote



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