CHANNEL
LETTERS

Three-dimensional, illuminated storefront letters custom-fabricated for your brand. Front-lit, halo-lit, or combination — designed to dominate every LA street they’re on.

CHANNEL
LETTERS

Three-dimensional, illuminated storefront letters custom-fabricated for your brand. Front-lit, halo-lit, or combination — designed to dominate every LA street they’re on.

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LED Illuminated

Energy-efficient UL-listed LEDs

🏗

In-House Fabrication

Built in our LA facility

📋

Permit Handled

City of LA compliant

🔧

Licensed Installers

Professional crew, guaranteed

⚡

LED Illuminated

Energy-efficient UL-listed LEDs

🏗

In-House Fabrication

Built in our LA facility

📋

Permit Handled

City of LA compliant

🔧

Licensed Installers

Professional crew, guaranteed

What Are Channel Letters?

Dimensional Signage That Commands Attention

Channel letters are three-dimensional, individually fabricated alphanumeric characters used as exterior storefront signage. Each letter is built with an aluminum return, an acrylic face, and internal LED lighting — creating bold, readable signage day and night.

They are the most recognized form of commercial signage in Los Angeles, from Sunset Strip to Wilshire Boulevard — and DVS Signage builds every set in-house, from raw aluminum to finished install.

F

FACE

Translucent acrylic or polycarbonate panel — available in any color or opacity. Light passes through to create a vibrant glow.

R

Return

Aluminum sheeting bent to the letter shape, forming the depth (3–8 inches) of the channel. Powder-coated in any Pantone color.

B

Back & Lighting

Router-cut aluminum back houses the UL-listed LED modules that provide even, energy-efficient illumination across the entire letter face.

What Are Channel Letters?

Dimensional Signage That Commands Attention

Channel letters are three-dimensional, individually fabricated alphanumeric characters used as exterior storefront signage. Each letter is built with an aluminum return, an acrylic face, and internal LED lighting — creating bold, readable signage day and night.

F

FACE

Translucent acrylic or polycarbonate panel — available in any color or opacity. Light passes through to create a vibrant glow.

R

Return

Aluminum sheeting bent to the letter shape, forming the depth (3–8 inches) of the channel. Powder-coated in any Pantone color.

B

Back & Lighting

Router-cut aluminum back houses the UL-listed LED modules that provide even, energy-efficient illumination across the entire letter face.

Lighting Styles

Choose Your Illumination

Every lighting type creates a distinct visual effect. Our team helps you match the right style to your brand, location, and city permit requirements.

PREMIUM
TYPE 01 Halo / Back-Lit
LETTERS
LEDs illuminate from behind, casting a glowing "halo" effect onto the wall. Refined, upscale aesthetic — ideal for luxury retail, hospitality, and corporate lobbies.
PREMIUM
TYPE 02 Front-Lit
LETTERS
Light shines through the translucent acrylic face. Bold and bright — the gold standard for retail storefronts across LA. Visible from long distances day and night.
STATEMENT
TYPE 03 Combination — Face + Halo The best of both worlds. Front illumination and a rear halo glow, often in contrasting colors, for maximum visual impact and brand distinction on any LA storefront.

Lighting Styles

Choose Your Illumination

Every lighting type creates a distinct visual effect. Our team helps you match the right style to your brand, location, and city permit requirements.

PREMIUM
TYPE 01 Halo / Back-Lit
Letters
LEDs illuminate from behind, casting a glowing "halo" effect onto the wall. Refined, upscale aesthetic — ideal for luxury retail, hospitality, and corporate lobbies.
PREMIUM
TYPE 02 Front-Lit
Letters
Light shines through the translucent acrylic face. Bold and bright — the gold standard for retail storefronts across LA. Visible from long distances day and night.
STATEMENT
TYPE 03 Combination —
Face + Halo
The best of both worlds. Front illumination and a rear halo glow, often in contrasting colors, for maximum visual impact and brand distinction on any LA storefront.

Lighting Styles

Built for Southern California

Every component is spec’d for the LA climate — UV resistance, heat tolerance, and seismic-anchored installations are standard, not optional.

Lighting Styles

0.063″ aluminum — mig-welded for strength, powder-coated to any Pantone or RAL color.

Face Material

3/16″ acrylic or polycarbonate — available in translucent, opaque, or custom tinted finishes.

Trim Cap

Anodized aluminum trimcap — liquid-bonded, seamless finish. Industry’s most durable attachment method.

Illumination

UL-listed LED modules — 50,000+ hour lifespan, 40% more energy-efficient than neon equivalents.

Letter Depth

3″ to 8″ — custom depth per city/county code and brand requirements.

Mounting

Raceway-mounted or flush (direct) mounted — chosen based on wall construction and LA building department requirements.

Sizing

12″ to 72″+ letter height — scaled to your storefront’s setback distance and visibility needs.

Lighting Styles

Built for Southern California

Every component is spec’d for the LA climate — UV resistance, heat tolerance, and seismic-anchored installations are standard, not optional.

Lighting Styles

0.063″ aluminum — mig-welded for strength, powder-coated to any Pantone or RAL color.

Face Material

3/16″ acrylic or polycarbonate — available in translucent, opaque, or custom tinted finishes.

Trim Cap

Anodized aluminum trimcap — liquid-bonded, seamless finish. Industry’s most durable attachment method.

Illumination

UL-listed LED modules — 50,000+ hour lifespan, 40% more energy-efficient than neon equivalents.

Letter Depth

3″ to 8″ — custom depth per city/county code and brand requirements.

Mounting

Raceway-mounted or flush (direct) mounted — chosen based on wall construction and LA building department requirements.

Sizing

12″ to 72″+ letter height — scaled to your storefront’s setback distance and visibility needs.

Our Process

Design to Installation in 4 Steps

Our end-to-end process is built to remove every friction point — from concept sketch to permit approval to the moment your sign lights up for the first time.

01
Design & Proof Our designers create a full-color rendering of your channel letters on your exact storefront. You approve the design before a single piece of aluminum is cut.
02
Permit Submission We prepare and submit all City of Los Angeles sign permit documents, engineer-stamped drawings, and landlord approvals on your behalf — typically approved in 2–4 weeks.
03
In-House Fabrication Every letter is fabricated in our Los Angeles shop. CNC-bent aluminum returns, precision-cut acrylic faces, and tested LED modules — inspected before leaving our floor.
04
Licensed Installation Our licensed electricians and installation crew mount, wire, and test your sign on-site. A post-install inspection ensures everything is plumb, lit, and code-compliant.

Our Process

Design to Installation in 4 Steps

Our end-to-end process is built to remove every friction point — from concept sketch to permit approval to the moment your sign lights up for the first time.

01
Design & Proof Our designers create a full-color rendering of your channel letters on your exact storefront. You approve the design before a single piece of aluminum is cut.
02
Permit Submission We prepare and submit all City of Los Angeles sign permit documents, engineer-stamped drawings, and landlord approvals on your behalf — typically approved in 2–4 weeks.
03
In-House Fabrication Every letter is fabricated in our Los Angeles shop. CNC-bent aluminum returns, precision-cut acrylic faces, and tested LED modules — inspected before leaving our floor.
04
Licensed Installation Our licensed electricians and installation crew mount, wire, and test your sign on-site. A post-install inspection ensures everything is plumb, lit, and code-compliant.

Recent Installations

Channel Letters Across LA

Recent Installations

Channel Letters Across LA

Ready to Light Up Your Storefront?

Get Your Free Quote

Tell us about your project and a DVS Signage specialist will reach out within one business day with a detailed quote — no pressure, no jargon.

Ready to Light Up Your Storefront?

Get Your Free Quote

Tell us about your project and a DVS Signage specialist will reach out within one business day with a detailed quote — no pressure, no jargon.

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