- How long will it take to manufacture my house number or name plate?
- Will my house number require any maintenance i.e. cleaning?
- Are screws and instructions supplied for fixing?
- Which letter height is right for me?
- Can I have any font (typeface)?
- Can I have a design with the numbers breaking out of the frame like the number 17 shown in a circle on the homepage?
- How secure is a frame with a single fixing point like the number 17 shown in a circle on the homepage?
- What is a ‘stand-off’?
- Can I use stand-offs with any products from the range?
- Can I have a house number or name plate without fixing holes?
- Can I see what my house number or name plate will look like before it is produced?
- How can I price my house name?
- Can I get a discount on multiple orders?
- How much is the cost of postage and packing?
- Do you supply customers outside of the United Kingdom?
- How can I pay for my house number?
- Can I pay by cheque?
- What if I change my mind?
- Why is there a link to World Vision on your home page?
- How are the self-adhesive numbers fixed?
How long will it take to manufacture my house number or name plate?
Your house number will be processed in a batch in order to keep our prices competitive. We routinely process a batch at the end of each month and sometimes mid-month according to demand. If you require your house number by a particular date (e.g. for a birthday present) please let us know when you place the order.
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Will my house number need cleaning?
All our house numbers and name plates are laser cut from 304 grade brushed stainless steel which is a hard wearing material. Finished items will stay bright for a long period of time (unlike brass!) and will require only occasional cleaning with a proprietary metal polish to keep them in good condition.
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Are screws and instructions supplied for fixing?
Yes. All our house numbers and names plates are supplied with the correct number of stainless steel screws and wall plugs together with instructions of how to fix them in place.
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Which letter height is right for me?
Our 55mm range has been designed for use directly onto front doors etc. The larger 95mm range is intended for walls, gates, pillars etc. Our range of individual frameless house numbers gives you even more flexibility but items can be manufactured to any size you require (just ask!). One of the most important things to consider is whether your house name or number can be viewed from the road. This is a requirement under most local bylaws (so that the emergency services can identify your address).
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Can I have any font (typeface)?
Not all fonts are suitable for processing in this way which is why you need our advice on a suitable design. Many fonts will work and we will endeavor to create anything a customer wishes. Quotations for bespoke work of this nature are available from
enquiries@housenumbers.co.uk
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Can I have a design with the numbers breaking out of the frame like the number 17 shown in a circle on the homepage?
This design solution only works well for double digit numbers and not all number combinations are ideal. Numbers which can be positioned to naturally breakout of the surrounding frame work well (e.g. 1, 2, 4, 5, 7) the others are less effective for this approach. If you want your house number to be designed like this just advise us in the ‘special instructions’ field.
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How secure is a frame with a single fixing point like the number 17 shown in a circle on the homepage?
This elegant design solution is the simplest house number to install. If you are not good at DIY this is the solution for you (it essentially self-levels just like a pendulum). However, if you are concerned about its security because of the nature of your neighbourhood or its proximity to passers by you can request a second fixing point.
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| Horizontal fixing |
Vertical fixing |
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What is a ‘stand-off’?
A ‘stand-off’ is a circular disc of 5mm thick acrylic which is used to stand the finished frame off of the surface to which it is mounted. It creates a distinctive ‘drop-shadow’ especially when front lit which increases the impact of the house number or name plate. It is also very useful when mounting numbers or name plates onto uneven surfaces, for example rough rendered surfaces.
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Can I use stand-offs with any products from the range?
No. Stand-offs are suitable for use only on the following products; with 95mm Square and Rectangle Frames; with 95mm Oval Offset Frames; with Framed Name Plates; with any of the individual frameless numbers.
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Can I have a house number or name plate without fixing holes?
Yes. You simply need to advise us of this requirement using the ‘special instructions’ field of the order form.
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Can I see what my house number or name plate will look like before it is produced?
Yes. Artwork is always supplied for approval in the form of an image file (.jpg). This common format is both easy to view and to print. At this stage of the order process it is possible to request a change to the design, e.g. Can I see what it will look like in an alternative font? Please note that we only allow
multiple changes to artwork for house name plate designs which usually require an exchange of emails with you to reach a final design solution.
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How can I price my house name?
House names require a little more Computer Aided Design work in order to create the file for processing. Prices for ‘underlined’ versions start from £55.00 for 5 letters in a 55mm letter height plus £2.00 for each additional letter. An example is given in the table below.
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£2 |
£2 |
£2 |
£2 |
£2 |
£2 |
= £77 |
| S |
P |
R |
I |
N |
G |
F |
I |
E |
L |
D |
All house name plate prices are based on 55mm letter height. Letters at 55mm high
will produce a name plate approximately 450mm – 500mm long, depending on the number
of letters. Contact us to discuss your name plaque size.
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Can I get a discount on multiple orders?
We are always pleased to offer quotations to architects, property developers, house builders, hotels, housing associations, etc.
We have a proven track record of supplying signage for corporate projects. Please contact us for further details.
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How much is the cost of postage and packing?
The cost of postage and packing for a house number within the United Kingdom starts
from £3.00. The cost of postage and packing for a house name within the United
Kingdom starts from £9.50. Prices are dependent on size and weight. Please contact us for further information for overseas prices.
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Do you supply customers outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes. We do supply products to customers outside the UK. Email us on
enquiries@housenumbers.co.uk for a price for international postage and packing.
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How can I pay for my house number?
You can use the secure link on the orders page of our web site which will debit your credit or debit card account accordingly.
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Can I pay by cheque?
We will accept cheques supported by a banker’s card. Please make cheques payable to
www.housenumbers.co.uk. Cheques will be cashed at the end of the month when the batch is placed for production. Please note: You will need to email us your order requirements if you wish to pay by cheque.
Please do not send cash in the post!
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What if I change my mind?
Only our individual numbers are available from stock. All other items are supplied
to customer specification so unfortunately we would not be able to offer a refund.
We always produce images for customers to approve and nothing is committed to production
without a customer’s approval. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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Why is there a link to World Vision on your home page?
We are a family run business and World Vision is our adopted charity. However, World Vision does not endorse, control or approve our products, nor the content of this website.
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How are the self-adhesive numbers fixed?
We provide your number with self-peel VHB tape attached to your number. Very Hi-Bond
tape is a High Strength Foamed Acrylic double sided tape and can be used to replace
screws, rivets, spot welds and liquid adhesives for permanent bonds. It is an ideal
application for signage. This tape has incredible strength and may be used with
metal, plastics, glass etc. VHB tape reliably bonds stainless steel to uPVC eliminating
the need for drilling and unsightly fasteners.
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