Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Signwriting Experts in Gateshead
Established in 1983, Rodger Signs is a family-run business with over 25 years of expertise in traditional signwriting, gilding, and vinyl graphics. Our team combines time-honoured craftsmanship with modern techniques to deliver high-quality signage tailored to commercial needs. We specialise in hand-painted lettering using pure sable brushes and premium enamel paints, ensuring durability on surfaces like brickwork, plaster, and boats. Our gilding services utilise 23.5 carat gold leaf for long-lasting interior and exterior finishes, including church decorations and heritage site restorations. For contemporary applications, we employ computer-cut vinyl graphics on vehicles, shop windows, and signboards, offering design collaboration with clients.We provide free quotations and a bespoke design service to enhance your business visibility. Our portfolio spans commercial signage, fleet livery, and glass gilding, reflecting our commitment to precision and client satisfaction. With a focus on conservation areas and heritage projects, we maintain traditional techniques while embracing digital innovation. Our personal service ensures every project aligns with your brand identity and functional requirements. As a trusted local provider in Gateshead and the North East, we prioritise quality, reliability, and creative solutions for diverse signage needs.
Services
Traditional Signwriting
Gold Leaf Gilding
Vinyl Graphics
Commercial Fleet Livery
Signboard Restoration
Vehicle Graphics
Glass Gilding
Heritage Signage
Digital Logo Reproduction
Free Design Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in traditional signwriting and gilding.
- Our team combines heritage craftsmanship with modern vinyl graphic technology.
- We provide free quotations and tailored design services for business promotion.
- Specialists in conservation areas and heritage site signage restoration.
- Family-run business offering personal service with attention to detail.
Services
Traditional Signwriting
Our traditional signwriting uses pure sable brushes and premium enamel paints for durable, hand-crafted lettering. Ideal for heritage sites, brickwork, and conservation areas, this service ensures bespoke designs that withstand the elements. Clients benefit from timeless aesthetics and expert restoration for older signs.
Gold Leaf Gilding
We apply 23.5 carat gold leaf for interior and exterior finishes on churches, honour boards, and commercial spaces. This technique offers unmatched longevity and a prestigious finish. Our work includes gilding for masonic lodges, schools, and heritage buildings, combining artistry with durability.
Vinyl Graphics
Computer-cut vinyl graphics provide versatile solutions for vehicles, shop windows, and site signs. We reproduce logos and designs from digital files, offering scalable visual artwork. This service combines modern precision with cost-effectiveness for commercial branding and fleet livery.
Commercial Fleet Livery
Custom vehicle graphics enhance brand visibility using high-quality vinyl materials. We collaborate with clients to transform vans, trucks, and commercial fleets into mobile advertisements. Our designs ensure consistency with business identity while withstanding daily wear.
Signboard Restoration
Specialist restoration of historic signs using traditional techniques preserves the integrity of conservation areas and listed buildings. We repair and rejuvenate aged signage, maintaining authenticity while extending lifespan. This service caters to pubs, churches, and cultural landmarks.
People
Eddie
Signwriter & Gilder
Eddie studied signwriting and gilding at Chesterfield College of Art and Design. With over 25 years of experience, he combines traditional craftsmanship with modern materials to deliver bespoke signage solutions tailored to client needs.
Questions
What services does Rodger Signs offer?
We provide traditional signwriting, gold leaf gilding, vinyl graphics, commercial fleet livery, and heritage signboard restoration.
Do you work on heritage or conservation projects?
Yes, we specialise in signage for conservation areas and heritage sites using traditional methods.
Can you create vehicle branding?
Yes, we design and apply vinyl graphics for commercial vehicles to enhance brand visibility.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free quotations and design services to meet your business requirements.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Gateshead, Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, and the wider North East region.
How do you combine traditional and modern techniques?
We use hand-painted lettering alongside digital vinyl graphics to blend craftsmanship with contemporary design.
