Custom Sign FAQs
for Oakland & San Jose
Have questions about custom signs, artwork, printing, installation, or ordering? Hamilton Broadway Signs serves businesses in Oakland and San Jose with custom sign services, design, production, installation, temporary and permanent signage, vehicle graphics, and blueprint/reprographic printing. Use the answers below to plan your project, then request an estimate when you are ready to get started.
General Questions
Hamilton Broadway Signs creates signage for storefronts, offices, events, vehicles, interiors, and other commercial spaces. Current offerings include temporary signs and banners, indoor signage, outdoor storefront signs, sign systems, vehicle graphics and wraps, specialty signage, and blueprint/reprographic printing.
Hamilton Broadway Signs serves Oakland and San Jose, along with neighboring cities and communities between the two locations. If your project is outside the immediate area, contact the team with the project location and requirements.
Oakland: 4119 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611. San Jose: 1811 S. 7th Street, Suite C, San Jose, CA 95112.
Signs can help identify a business, guide visitors, communicate important information, support wayfinding, and reinforce a brand in the physical environment. The right sign type depends on the space, audience, message, and how the sign will be used.
Sign sizes vary by application, material, location, and design. Common hard-material sizes currently used include 12 x 18, 18 x 24, 24 x 36, and 36 x 48 inches. Common banner sizes include 24 x 60, 30 x 72, 36 x 60, 36 x 72, and 48 x 96 inches.
Yes. Hamilton Broadway Signs offers services and materials beyond what is currently listed online. For specialty projects or unusual material requests, contact the team with the project details.
Contact Hamilton Broadway Signs as soon as possible by phone, through the website, or in person so the team can review the order and determine the appropriate next step.
Design & Artwork Questions
Yes. Hamilton Broadway Signs provides sign design support for customers who have a concept, logo, sketch, or project idea but need help turning it into production-ready artwork. Design capabilities include individual signs and logos, vehicle wraps, and coordinated sign systems.
Yes. Hamilton Broadway Signs offers logo-creation services. Design costs can vary based on project complexity and the amount of graphic-design time required.
Hamilton Broadway Signs accepts vector formats such as AI, PDF, SVG, and EPS. Raster files may also be usable depending on the project, although more complex artwork may require a redraw fee.
The current artwork guidance recommends 150 DPI at full size. If you are unsure whether a file is suitable for production, send it to the team for review before finalizing the order.
For projects that require a proof, the team uses your artwork, requested wording, dimensions, and project details to prepare a visual concept for review. You can request adjustments before fabrication. Production begins after the project is formally approved.
A proof gives you an opportunity to review the proposed layout, wording, proportions, and overall look before the sign is produced. Simple repeat orders or basic reprints may follow a different workflow depending on the project.
For projects that require proofing, a proof is provided before fabrication. Initial payment is required before the first proof is created.
Hamilton Broadway Signs currently lists a standard turnaround of about three to five days depending on artwork, approval, and project complexity. Complex projects can take longer based on material availability, fabrication requirements, installation scheduling, and other project-specific factors.
Sign Products & Printing
Yes. Indoor signage options include lobby signage, wayfinding signs, interior door lettering, wall lettering, window frosting, wall graphics/wraps, and other branded interior applications.
Yes. Outdoor storefront signs include dimensional letters, window lettering, wall lettering, window perforation, aluminum signs, and other storefront applications.
Yes. Dimensional letters are available for exterior and storefront applications. For interior spaces, Hamilton Broadway Signs also offers indoor signage such as lobby signage, wall lettering, interior door lettering, and wayfinding signs. Material, finish, mounting method, scale, and placement can vary by project.
Yes. Temporary sign options include banners, rigid signs, adhesive stickers and wall lettering, magnetic signs, A-frames, and paper posters. Vinyl applications are also available across temporary, indoor, storefront, and vehicle projects.
Yes. Vehicle wraps and graphics include van and car wraps, box-truck graphics, door vinyl, perforated vinyl, and color-change applications. The design team can also support the overall layout for vehicle-wrap projects.
Yes. Hamilton Broadway Signs offers sign-system solutions for indoor and outdoor events, trade shows, corporate environments, and wayfinding applications.
Yes. Hamilton Broadway Signs offers blueprint and reprographic printing in color and black and white for projects ranging from smaller personal jobs to commercial and industrial work.
Production, Delivery & Installation
Yes. Hamilton Broadway Signs provides sign production for custom sign and graphic applications. Production requirements vary based on the material, size, artwork, finish, quantity, and installation needs.
Yes. Hamilton Broadway Signs provides professional sign installation for a range of sign types, including banners, dimensional letters, exterior signs, wall signs, interior signs, cabinet signs, site signs, building signs, and menu boards.
Installation needs depend on the sign type, size, mounting method, height, location, access, electrical requirements, surface conditions, and applicable site rules. If you are unsure, share the project details with the team so they can help determine the appropriate installation scope.
Yes. Hamilton Broadway Signs offers delivery and installation for eligible projects. Fees vary based on project complexity, location, access, equipment needs, and installation scope.
Contact Hamilton Broadway Signs by phone, through the website, or in person to discuss installation. Scheduling depends on project readiness, site access, installation requirements, and team availability.
Depending on the project, completed orders may be available for pickup at a store location, delivery, shipping, or professional installation. The team can confirm the available fulfillment options and any associated fees for your order.
Estimates, Pricing & Ordering
You can request an estimate by calling Hamilton Broadway Signs, using the online order form, or visiting the Oakland or San Jose location. Sharing the sign type, dimensions, quantity, artwork availability, installation location, and desired timing can help the team evaluate the project. Oakland: 510-654-4754. San Jose: 408-442-0813.
Hamilton Broadway Signs accepts credit-card payment by phone and cash, check, and credit-card payment in person.
Orders under $500 are paid in full. For orders over $500, a 50% deposit is required to begin the process, with the remaining balance due at pickup or installation.
Volume discounts may be available depending on the product type and quantity. For larger orders, contact the team with the specifications and quantity for pricing.
There is no standard minimum or maximum quantity. Production method, pricing, and timing can still vary based on the product and order size.
Start by sharing what you need, where the sign will be used, approximate size, quantity, artwork availability, installation location, and desired timing. Hamilton Broadway Signs can then help identify the next steps for design, production, delivery, or installation.
Ready to Discuss Your Project?
Tell Hamilton Broadway Signs what you need, where the sign will be used, and whether you already have artwork. The team can help you determine the next step and prepare an estimate.