Signage & Lighting
Bright signage and LED lighting drive walk-in rentals, deter crime, and improve tenant safety — essential branding and security upgrades for self storage owners.
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The Awning and Sign Company
The Awning and Sign Company provides custom-built residential and commercial awnings and signs, including electric signs, across multiple states.
Alternative LED
Alternative LED provides innovative, cost-effective LED lighting and design solutions for commercial, industrial, and athletic facilities.
Self Storage Docs
Provides custom printed storage agreements, forms, and promotional products for the self-storage industry.
Rise Above Sign & Graphics
Full-service sign company providing creative, production, and installation expertise for brands.
Texas Electrical
Full-service commercial electrician specializing in electrical, lighting, and signage solutions for businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
CPS LED Lighting
CPS LED Lighting provides high-quality, energy-efficient LED lighting systems for indoor and outdoor commercial and industrial spaces.
Mid-Atlantic Lighting
Representing fine lighting and electrical manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Northwest Light Source
A leader in commercial lighting service and industrial electrical maintenance in the Portland, Oregon, metro area.
Blingle
Custom Outdoor & Holiday Lighting Solutions for residential and commercial properties.
Lumenal Lighting
Lumenal Lighting is a minority owned commercial lighting and electrical contractor serving business and government clients in the Pacific Northwest.
Precise Sign
Precise Sign provides and installs high-quality LED and static signs for businesses, schools, and churches across Arizona.
Brilled Lighting
Your trusted partner for factory-direct commercial and industrial LED lighting solutions.
G Lighting
G Lighting provides commercial architectural lighting products and personal service, specializing in American-made fixtures since 1908.
Impact LED Signs
Impact LED Signs is an exclusive wholesale company partnering with sign companies to deliver unparalleled digital signage solutions.
MagniFlood
A leading name in outdoor and area lighting solutions for over 70 years.
Midstates Energy Solutions
Delivering top-quality commercial lighting and industrial solar solutions.
Parvin-Clauss
A leading sign company specializing in custom commercial signage design, manufacturing, and installation since 1952.
Lumiron
Lumiron provides innovative custom LED lighting solutions for residential and commercial projects.
Ozburn Electrical Contractors Inc
Ozburn Electrical provides comprehensive electrical services for industrial, commercial, residential, and healthcare sectors.
McNamara Signs
McNamara Signs is a Seattle-based family business specializing in custom signs, banners, and vehicle graphics since 1995.
Self Storage Signs
The only sign supplier exclusively serving the self-storage industry with 45+ years of storage-specific product expertise.
Addisigns
Premier sign company serving Tucson, Phoenix, and Arizona since 1955, offering custom signs, installation, and maintenance services.
Sign Wizards
Custom signs and installation services for businesses, specializing in design, fabrication, and project management.
Ledco Lighting
Custom outdoor lighting systems, beautifully designed and professionally installed with precision and elegance.
Cyantek Led Lighting
Cyantek Led Lighting specializes in commercial and industrial LED lighting solutions.
EiKO
EiKO supplies commercial lighting solutions, including fixtures, lamps, sensors, and emergency lighting.
Watchfire Signs
A leading U.S. manufacturer of LED electronic message centers with 65000+ installed signs nationwide.
LED Stick
B2B LED Lighting Solutions engineered for ESCOs, electrical contractors, and distributors.
US LED Ltd.
A Texas LED manufacturer with a dedicated self-storage lighting practice and an industry-leading 10-year product warranty.
LED Solutions LLC
Providing energy-efficient and cost-effective commercial and industrial lighting solutions in Central PA.
Cook & Company Sign Makers
Making engaging and durable custom signs for businesses in the Tucson, AZ area.
Cree Lighting
A pioneer in LED technology since 1987 offering high-performance commercial and industrial fixtures for storage environments.
RAB Lighting
A New Jersey LED fixture manufacturer founded in 1946 with a documented self-storage case study showing 80%+ energy savings.
YESCO
One of North Americas largest and oldest sign companies with a proven self-storage portfolio.
Image National Signs
A national sign company with thousands of self-storage sign installations and 70+ years of manufacturing experience.
Florida Sign Company
A Florida institution since 1951 with documented sign installations for Extra Space Storage and CubeSmart statewide.
Miami Valley Lighting
Miami Valley Lighting designs energy-efficient outdoor lighting for businesses and communities in West Central Ohio.
Trav-Ad Signs
A family-owned sign company that explicitly targets self-storage operators with nationwide installation using its own truck fleet.
Visibility Signs & Graphics
Crafting compelling signage and vehicle wraps to elevate brands and drive sales for businesses in Utah.
PSCO Sign Group
The oldest national sign company in the U.S. founded in 1905 with 587000 sq ft of domestic manufacturing for large-scale programs.
BlinkSigns
A national sign company specializing in self-storage with proven work for Extra Space Storage and Access Self Storage.
XtraLight Manufacturing
A Houston-based LED manufacturer in business since 1986 offering specification-grade commercial and industrial lighting.
SEPCO Solar Lighting
A Florida-based pioneer in commercial solar LED lighting since 1994 offering off-grid solutions for storage parking and perimeter lighting.
EnergyWise Solutions
A Baton Rouge LED retrofit specialist founded in 2006 that explicitly serves self-storage with occupancy sensor controls for maximum savings.
Ortwein Sign Company
A 100-year-old Chattanooga sign company with a dedicated self-storage signage practice for both interior and exterior needs.
SignMonkey
An online retailer offering U.S.-built illuminated channel letter signs that ship in 5 business days with a DIY-friendly install system.
National LED
A Houston-based national LED company with 5000+ commercial installations and a dedicated storage facility lighting vertical.
Carmanah Technologies
A global leader in commercial solar LED lighting with 60000+ systems in 60+ countries and storage areas as an explicit application.
I.B.O. Associates
A Missouri LED sign specialist with 25+ years of self-storage experience and a strong value proposition for smaller operators.
LBX Lighting
A Houston-based lighting store offering unlimited lighting options for residential and commercial needs.
Lektron Branding Solutions
The Visual Branding Experts, delivering components of brand visibility through LED lighting, custom signage, product ID, and fabrication.
Have Lights Will Travel
Premier electrical and lighting services, including sign installation and maintenance, for commercial and residential properties in Nevada.
FASTSIGNS®
FASTSIGNS provides custom signs, banners, graphics, and visual communication solutions for businesses across various industries.
MEGA LED Technology
A DFW-area LED sign manufacturer with WiFi-programmable displays and documented self-storage installations.
Mid-Florida Signs & Graphics
Custom signage for businesses of all sizes and industries.
Cascade Lighting Representatives
An industry leader in commercial, roadway, and controls lighting applications, serving the Pacific Northwest.
PKK Lighting
Providing energy efficient commercial lighting solutions since 1970.
Elite Signs
Portland Oregon's premier custom sign, banner & graphics company.
Bright LED TX
Bright LED TX provides commercial and residential LED lighting solutions for diverse applications.
Environmental Lights
Environmental Lights provides LED lights, drivers, controllers, and custom lighting solutions for various industries.
ECOTEC
Custom Commercial LED Lighting & Energy Solutions for various industries.
CED Orlando
Your trusted electrical supply distributor for high-quality electrical supplies & equipment in the Orlando metro market.
Light Efficient Design
Provider of LED lighting solutions and EV chargers for various applications.
ASL Signs
Delivering expertly crafted custom signs and lighting solutions for businesses nationwide.
Signs By Tomorrow
Signs By Tomorrow offers affordable, high-impact signs and visual messaging solutions for businesses.
La Crosse Sign Group
A full-service sign company offering custom signs, fabrication, and installation.
Sign It Quick
Ideas and solutions for your signage and marketing needs.
Self-storage signage and lighting
Signage and lighting are two of the highest-ROI physical improvements a facility can make. A bright, professionally lit sign captures drive-by traffic that no marketing spend can buy. Well-lit drive aisles and corridors make tenants feel safe and deter crime. Both are upgrades that pay back in measurable occupancy gains — often within 6–12 months.
Signage that actually drives rentals
- Monument and pylon signs: tall, brightly lit signs visible from the road. LED-illuminated signs outperform backlit and static signs by a wide margin.
- Building-mounted signs: large-format signage on the facade, visible from the street.
- Directional and wayfinding signage: helps tenants find the office, gate, and their unit — reduces staff time answering questions.
- Digital message boards: programmable LED displays for promotions, rate changes, and seasonal messaging.
- Vehicle wraps: move-in trucks or staff vehicles become rolling billboards.
Lighting considerations
- LED retrofits: replacing HID or fluorescent with LED cuts energy costs 40–60% and dramatically improves light quality.
- Motion-activated fixtures: interior hallway lighting that turns on as tenants approach — saves energy and extends bulb life.
- Drive aisle flood lighting: eliminate dark corners and blind spots for both security and comfort.
- Color temperature: 4000K–5000K is standard for self-storage; warmer light feels dim and yellow on security cameras.
Questions to ask vendors
- What permits are required, and do you handle them?
- What's the warranty on LEDs, drivers, and sign components?
- How quickly can you respond when a light or sign goes out?
- Are your fixtures DLC-listed for utility rebates?
- Do you offer financing or lease-to-own for larger sign projects?
- What's the total energy savings I can expect from an LED retrofit?
Budget expectations
A lit monument sign typically runs $8,000–$25,000 installed. LED retrofit of a full facility costs $3,000–$15,000 depending on size, and often qualifies for utility rebates that offset 20–50% of the project. Energy savings typically pay back LED projects within 18–30 months. Motion-activated interior lighting adds 10–20% to the retrofit cost and extends bulb life significantly.
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Frequently asked questions about signage & lighting
How much does a self-storage monument sign cost?
A lit monument or pylon sign typically runs $8,000–$25,000 installed, depending on size, height, and whether it's LED-illuminated or traditional backlit. Permitting fees add $500–$3,000. A strong monument sign in a high-traffic location typically drives 15–30% of a facility's walk-in rentals and pays back within 12–24 months.
Is an LED retrofit worth it for my facility?
For almost every facility running older HID or fluorescent lighting, yes. LED retrofits cut lighting energy costs 40–60%, extend bulb life from 2–5 years to 10+ years, and improve security camera image quality. Typical payback is 18–30 months, and many utilities offer rebates covering 20–50% of the project.
Are there utility rebates for LED lighting upgrades?
Yes, most utilities offer commercial lighting rebates for DLC-listed LED fixtures. Rebate amounts vary widely but commonly cover $50–$200 per fixture, often offsetting 20–50% of total project cost. Confirm DLC listing before purchasing fixtures — non-listed fixtures don't qualify even if they're LED.
What color temperature is best for self-storage lighting?
4000K–5000K (neutral to cool white) is the self-storage standard. Warmer light (2700K–3000K) feels dim and creates yellow tones that make security camera footage harder to analyze. Cooler light makes facilities feel brighter, safer, and more professional — and it matches the color temperature most security camera IR illuminators use.
How bright should my facility lighting be?
Industry standards target 5–10 foot-candles in drive aisles, 10–20 foot-candles around gates and office entrances, and 20–30 foot-candles inside climate-controlled hallways. Most facilities feel too dim because fixtures were spec'd decades ago. An LED retrofit usually allows brighter lighting at lower energy cost than the original system.
Do I need permits for new signage?
Almost always, yes. Monument signs, illuminated signs, and large building-mounted signs require local zoning and sign permits, and often a structural engineer's stamp. Sign size and setback from the road are typically regulated. Reputable sign vendors handle permitting as part of the project — confirm this is included in their scope.