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SIGN MASTERS SINCE 1980
BRANDING • IDENTITY
Whether you have an Identity in place or just starting your business and need to establish a brand, we have you covered. Your logo is the most important aspect of the whole signage process so designing around your sign fabrication saves you time & money.
SIGN DESIGN
Before any sign can be built, it must first start as an idea, concept, to reflect your business. This is our specialty, it's why we've been serving you for 40 years, we LOVE SIGNS. Our design team is passionate about your sign being seen and to stand apart from the rest
PERMIT + INSTALL
The Municipality your business is in primarily requires a permit for all signage. From our concept drawings, we are equipped to handle this process for you. Providing installation for your custom signage brings our services to a full turn-key solution.
SIGN FABRICATION
What your signage is built from is just as important as the product you sell. We'll work with you to ensure the best materials are used for your specific application, whether it be temporary or permanent, there are options to fit every budget.
SIGN SERVICE + MAINTENANCE
EVERY sign needs some TLC. After your new signage is installed, having a regular upkeep is the key to longevity and keeping it at it's prime, working hard for you everyday. We also offer our services to other contractors and third parties. If you're looking for repairs, maintenance, electrical, cleaning or painting, contact us today!
PORTFOLIO GALLERY
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From Design, Fabrication & Install. The City of Isle of Palms needed a revamp for all their freestanding way-finding signage. We custom produced sandblasted HDU sign foam with hand-painted enamel graphics.
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.2
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.3
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.4
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.4
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.5
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.6
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.7
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.8
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.2
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.3
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.4
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.5
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.6
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.7
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.8
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.9
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.10
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.2
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.3
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.2
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.3
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.4
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.5
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.6
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.7
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.8
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.2
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.3
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.2
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.3
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.4
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.5
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.6
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.7
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.8
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.2
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.3
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.2
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.3
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.4
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.5
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.6
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.7
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Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.8
FREESTANDING
EXTERIOR FACADE
VINYL APPLICATIONS
REAL ESTATE
LETTERS
WAYFINDING
ISLE OF PALMS
From Design, Fabrication & Install. The City of Isle of Palms needed a revamp for all their freestanding way-finding signage. We custom produced sandblasted HDU sign foam with hand-painted enamel graphics.
HUSK RESTAURANT
Custom 1.5" thick layered MDO sign painted with automotive paint and 3D routed beveled acrylic log & copy graphics. Sign supported and installed with custom flat iron and decorative black framework.
THE LANDING (Daniel Island)
Monument base constructed of block and smooth finish stucco. Custom all aluminum sign cabinet with 1/2" thick routed white acrylic stud mounted to sign faces.
GILDAN
We worked with GILDAN when they changed their branding. The old signage was out of date and needed to be upgraded. This fully custom fabricated aluminum sign along with internally reverse-lit channel lettering (logo) really makes an impact along a highly traveled road, sure to grab your eye.
GATEWAY
Monument base constructed of custom chosen brick by client. This design was based off the elements of the office building on the same property. We used a solid I-Beam with routed aluminum letters, all aluminum cabinet with ACM panels which included first surface applied vinyl graphics.
CONDON FAMILY LAW & MEDIATION
Here the client wanted to fit respectively within the neighborhood landscape yet stand alone in a professional manner. Background 1.5" thick custom 'wood grain' PVC substrate, grooved & painted a distressed color theme, with formed acrylic lettering and vinyl graphics.
CENTER POINT
This existing sign replace a very outdated sign when the client was rejuvenating the entire office / distributor complex. Entire structure made from welded aluminum framing and outer skin. Cut-thru aluminum faces and internally illuminated cabinet allows routed translucent acrylic letters, to shine bright at night. First surface applied vinyl for tenant names.
VILLAGE DENTISTRY
Solid aluminum framework and sign skin with 1/2" thick routed PVC log / copy. Cabinet installed on top of aluminum support frame. Frame skinned with 1.5" thick custom 'wood grain' PVC substrate, grooved & painted a distressed color theme, with acrylic lettering.
KIAWAH RIVER
We worked closely with the development team out at the new community near Kiawah Island, SC. This sign is one of many on location that is made from 1.5" thick cedar with hand-painted graphics (reflective powder white) supported between (2) 6"x6" treated posts.
BELLE HALL Shopping Center
Our talented design team worked with this client to develop a complete exterior & interior sign package. Using elements in the building design, we custom fabricated this all aluminum
HARKEN CAFE & BAKERY
2" thick custom fabricated red cedar, primed & painted client's color theme with automotive paint for longevity. Water-jet cut solid 1/2" thick brass graphics stud mounted to sign faces. Tailored welded aluminum right angle bracket.
SOUTHERN TIDE
What a beautiful location out on Kiawah Island, SC. This was the full package with custom routed PVC graphics, hand-painted color theme with a right angle sign, routed acrylic facade letters and multi-dimensional logos!
The Black Dog
3D routed acrylic logo, vinyl copy, on a custom right angle 1.5" thick MDO sign ply. Extended aluminum bracket to boot!
4221 RIVERS WORKS
8'-0" tall hand-painted address graphics for an collaboration work space. Corner facade was painted orange and the title was added on the corner at a later date.
SHEPERD INTEGRATIVE DERMATOLOGY
Beautiful reverse-lit (halo) individual channel letters. Letters illuminated with long lasting LED lights. Bottom section are routed acrylic with stand-off mounting.
LUMBERYARD (Office / Retail)
Large mural hand-painted on exterior walls. We sue a wide-range of resources to accommodate your vision. Keep it LOCAL!!
The PALMS HOTEL (Isle of Palms)
Arbor gold poison is a woman's weapon. Beware our sting, never resting, dragons magister, ever vigilant, moon. Let me soar maegi. Honeyed locusts night's watch. Lord of light, darkness vel, spiced wine, mulled wine, brother.7
SHEM CREEK INN
Our client refurbished an old ships wheel and after completely restoring this older hotel, they needed something simple and clean to match the new decor. 1/2" thick routed acrylic painted their new color theme ....fresh, sweet and simple!
SAVI CUCINA + WINE BAR
Collaborating with another great designer here in Charleston, 12 Point Creative, we were able to bring this vision to reality. Custom fabricated aluminum double faced right angle sign. Internally LED lit with push-thru white acrylic letters and vinyl graphics.
HALLS CHOPHOUSE
Halls Chophouse reconstructed their storefront and interior, we were there to help bring it home. These beautiful reverse-lit LED individual channel letters, made from thin brass, are a real traffic stopper. Just as sweet in the day as night!
LOWCOUNTRY EYE CARE
Custom, digitally-printed and contour-cut vinyl applied to an interior reception wall. This can really grab the attention of guests and customers when they enter your office!
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON - FOOD COURT
We print onto many different types of media. In this case, we printed onto translucent media in order to allow light to shine through this panel thus creating an illuminated aesthetic.
SPIN SYS
When we were asked to provide privacy for the conference rooms at Spin Sys, we decided to include “reversed-out” graphics cut out of semi-translucent etched vinyl. The result provided our client with the privacy they needed while still including their branding elements.
BEECH
Colored gradients can be difficult to emulate through signage. However, when we digitally print our clients’ graphics and provide a custom contour cut, we can facilitate the intended aesthetic. Don’t forget to ask us about installation!
THE RESTORATION HOTEL / THE MERCANTILE BOUTIQUE & GALLERY
We carry and use a wide array of vinyl colors to suit our client’s needs. Accented with gold with a drop shadow that matched the blue seen throughout this luxurious hotel, this window graphic catches the eyes of guests and provides an identity to this boutique within the hotel.
THE CIRCLE
In order to create this look, we applied translucent/etched vinyl to the interior side of this glass (“second surface”) and gold vinyl to the exterior side (“first surface”). This achieved our client’s goal for privacy while not sacrificing the affect of light passing through the door. In addition, the first surface vinyl
SAINT JOE WOODWORKS
We love assisting our clients, especially when it involves adding signage to vintage pieces. This restored truck needed “old school” branding in order to complete the vintage look. Our graphics department can help you with finding the right look for your project!
WHEELIES TINY DONUTS
When your client orders a customized vehicle and asks for signage that will pop, we deliver! We decked out this beauty with custom designs and layered vinyl graphics. Too cool!
EVENTWORKS
Able to be seen everywhere around town, Event Works trusts Brooks Signs to make sure their trucks arrive in style to their job sites. Do you need identification on your vehicles?
FISHBAIT MARKETING
Signage on the move! (Our client) needed a way to recognize their sponsors and also display their schedule of events while traveling and when they arrive at their events.
LUMBERYARD
Before construction begins, we can help you announce your new project. This V-shape sign includes custom digitally-printed and laminated prints adhered to exterior grade MDO that will last for the duration of the construction process.
DUNES PROPERTIES / HARLESTON GATES
New construction? Renovating? Upgrading? We can help you attract new residents and advertise your amenities to the community.
CAROLINA ONE
Whether you need commercial or residential real estate signage, Brooks Signs can provide assistance with advertising your available property. Please inquire about our rental program!
CITYVOLVE
Changeable copy on signs allow our clients to re-use existing signs while adding new information to help inform potential tenants.
THE KEITH CORPORATION
Not all real estate signs are made the same! This is a custom 16’ X 8’ V-shape sign with painted skirting and unique pendant graphics. How can we make your real estate sign pop?
CRESCENT HOMES
We constructed this custom welded aluminum post system with double-sided signage to help attract new residents to a developing community. The rider at the top of the sign can be changed to as needed. How can we help you advertise your new community?
CRESCENT HOMES
We can develop a sign package for your growing community. Whether you need lot signs, model home signs, agent on duty signs, or anything else to help your potential residents navigate through their future community, we can help.
DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES
Model home signs spotlight the amenities your future residents will enjoy. We can incorporate your branding as well as make your model home stand out with any style of model home sign.
DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES
Before construction begins, let us help you advertise to your potential clients with a lot sign. We can show off all of your coming amenities and options.
AVISON YOUNG
A customized rider is an effective addition to an existing sign. It can provide specific details about your property including square footage, agent contact information, and any other pertinent information.
WIKI WIKI SANDBAR (Folly Beach)
This restaurant was designed just like you were literally on the Big Island, complete with custom local art and neon signs. These acrylic letters had a bamboo finish layer that brought these home. Attached to custom stained wood substrate for mounting.
CITY MARKET GROCERY
In the heart of downtown Charleston within the old Market , this company started for the ground up. We designed & branded the identity and we all couldn't be happier. Beside the menus, this 1/2" substrate, custom painted and 1/2" thick routed PVC and vinyl graphics.
SALMONS MARINE CONTRACTORS
What a better way to welcome your customers than your logo in complete 3 dimensional goodness? Salmons have been around for 100 years!!! Celebrated by letting us produce some dynamic new Signage for the next 100! Logo & rebranding done by the talented Gill Shuler > gilshulergraphicdesign.com
SAVI CUCINA + WINE BAR
This beautiful and grand restaurant in the Towne Center (Mt Pleasant) took this unique facade to a new level with the 3/4" thick custom routed acrylic letters.
NEXTON - WORKPLACE
The Shepherd Law Firm is just one of many businesses up in the new Nexton community and this location called for consistency across all tenants. 1" thick routed acrylic letters upright on an aluminum channel system with LED's illuminating the faces at night.
HUDSON PHILLIPS
Custom routed acrylic letters stud mounted into existing historic masonry facade. Its endless what you can create with a CNC router, call us today!
THE SKINNY DIP
Another challenge where the only location for signage was on top of an existing canopy, calling for the routed letters to mounted upright on a channel built to attach to a curve.
GILDAN
GILDAN refreshed their brand slightly a few years back so simple routed acrylic fit within their budget and was an easy replacement for the existing signage.
REFUEL
REFUEL was looking for something a little different than most and wanted a multi-layer dimensional sign. Here we took 1.5" thick HDU sign foam along with routed PVC letters & graphic elements to achieve their vision.
Hey, It's US!!
Combining facade & window graphics, you can achieve a powerful branding attention grabber. The facade sign is a custom aluminum sign can backer and the letters are 1" thick routed PVC painted our color theme. The storefront glass is covered in 1-way perforated digitally printed vinyl. The material helps with the summer sun and provides a bit more privacy.
NOISETTE (Navy Yard)
3/4" stained birch support backer with 1/2" thick clear acrylic and contour cut changeable vinyl graphics / copy.
LUMBERYARD (Office Suites)
Total costumed designed to fit the signage them and travel consistent throughout the facility. This way-finding style comes with 1/2" Black PVC frame / routed logo letters, 1/2" thick clear acrylic with frosted (etched) vinyl 2nd surface. Changeable cut vinyl map / tenants.
OFFICE SUITES
Need an easy but classy way to change out your tenants? Clear acrylic with cut vinyl applied or even simply using removable stand-off spacers for a total change. Design the background in whatever color desired, flat cut acrylic letters.
INTERIOR WAYFINDING
Keeping it simple with 1/8" poly and raised ADA compliant messages. Contrast that background with some alum foil or a nice metallic gold!
BROOKLAND APARTMENTS - Columbia, SC
1/4" ACM primed & painted to match client's branding. First surface applied white & brushed chrome screened ink logo. This was just a small part of a large interior way-finding project. Alternate directional and sub rooms also produced.
RESTROOM FACILITIES
We have the solution for your interior way-finding needs, either that's keeping it simple with 1/8" poly with raised ADA compliant messages to combining the compliance with a bit more class. 1/8" brushed aluminum plaque with braille, adhered to 1/4" thick Green Glass acrylic and aluminum stand-offs.
BROOKLAND APARTMENTS - Columbia, SC
1/4" thick solid brushed raw aluminum with custom CNC routed through room / unit numbers. Brushed satin finish 1/2" aluminum stand-offs. Simple, sweet and just awesome.
DEVINE STATION - Columbia, SC
A beautiful design concept taking an historic site and inspiration from it's neighboring roots, this custom design project incorporated the bells & whistles. Custom painted PVC backer support with screened metal icon, brushed metal backer with transparent digital print, frosted acrylic and contour cut changeable vinyl.
STATE PARKS & EXTERIOR DISPLAYS
1/2" thick PVC with full color digitally printed vinyl / UV laminate applied. These can be mounted onto facades, custom post systems, or just about anywhere needed on your path.
TRIDENT HOSPITAL
This style of way-finding may be the best bet when a budget comes into play. It's timeless with it's simple aluminum extrusions, completely customizable poster inserts & non-glare lens that can be ADA compliant or just flat with a cut vinyl message.
FREESTANDING
EXTERIOR FACADE
VINYL APPLICATIONS
REAL ESTATE
LETTERS
WAYFINDING
Tommy Brooks may be one the Lowcountry’s most prolific designers you’ve never heard of. As the co-owner and designer for Brooks Signs, he and his team have spent the last 35 years adding familiar landmarks to the area’s scenery. Their work welcomes you to I’ON, Jack’s Cosmic Dogs, Copper Penny, Mount Pleasant, City of Charleston parks, and loads of other businesses, neighborhoods, and historical sites.
Tommy, an Art Institute of Atlanta grad, got his start in the 1970s, spending several years working for a local sign company before teaming up with his brother, Wally, who was running the nightclub Big Wally’s Carriage House on Market Street—to launch their own business. Back then, hand-lettering ruled the market, and Tommy ran the design end, while Wally managed manufacturing. “It’s kind of sad that hand-lettering is nearly a lost art, but new technologies and machinery have allowed us to come up with even more crazy-creative ways to build signs,” Tommy says. “And sitting and painting every single sign was pretty nerve-racking!”
Today, working out of a Huger Street warehouse, the brothers and their staff of nine have created everything from metal historical markers to window graphics (such as the stunning scales that covered the glass at Candlefish throughout its interior construction in 2014) to façade signs announcing businesses all over town. “I really love doing the handmade, one-of-a-kind items. It’s fun to figure out ‘how would you make this and what would you do to enhance it?’” says Tommy.
Over the years, they’ve made a point of giving back by working closely with religious organizations and nonprofits like Mepkin Abbey, One80 Place, and the Center for Birds of Prey. “We grew up being taught that there are a lot of people out there less fortunate than we are,” Tommy says. “It seems like the right thing to do.”
PRODUCTS
FREESTANDING SIGNS
EXTERIOR FACADE
FREESTANDING SIGNS
MONUMENT
SANDBLASTED
ALUM CABINET
Monument signs are a key component for your clients to first recognize your location. Every sign can be customized to fit your specific needs and budget. From individual signs to multi-tenant structures, the design possibilities are endless. We can create a unique concept or bring your own to the table, we'll work with your architect or designer.
SANDBLASTED signage is one of those styles that date back to the prehistoric days...well not really but it's been around. Using all types of wood & alternative substrates (cypress, mahogany, cedar, HDU, etc.), these are blasted or CNC routed to expose your identity. Usually hand-painted or sprayed with our automotive paint system.
ALUMINUM cabinets are the most common choice for industrial or modern styles and can outlast other materials. Internal aluminum framing is commonly used along with aluminum skin. These are prefect for internally lit channel letters or any other type of three dimensional lettering.
RIGHT ANGLE
ROUTED LETTERS
CHANNEL LETTERS
Right Angle or Blade Signs, are a great way to get your sign seen from both directions along your storefront. These can be produced from a wide range of materials as well, such as MDO sign-grade wood, aluminum, pvc, and even sandblasted wood. Even the support brackets can be fully customized to fit your identity.
Routed Letters can add a dramatic feel to any sign. That little bit of extra depth gives more interest to a plain logo or standard copy. Common materials are laser cut acrylic or pvc,
Channel Letters provide the most visibility since they can be internally lit. Front-lit illumination is the most common but there are many alternatives available with technology in LED's changing every year. Reverse-lit give a 'halo' effect while a Return-lit (sides) provide a higher impact from alternate angles.
VINYL APPLICATIONS
REAL ESTATE
WINDOW
DIGITAL PRINTED
VEHICLES
Vinyl applications can be utilized in so many various ways such as contour cut colors (knife plotter) or full color digitally printed graphics. Using them in combination allows the client to have access to more creative freedom with their brand. Perfect for your storefront windows or anywhere a decal can be placed.
Full color digitally printed vinyl allows limitless design applications to come to fruition. This material comes in opaque as well as translucent, giving the freedom to internally light a sign where the image glows. Media types are available for walls, concrete or just about any substrate.
Vehicles are basically a moving billboard, perfect for your identity to get noticed. There are various ways to produce your image, from contour cut vinyl to full color digitally printed vinyl, wrapping partial or the entire vehicle. We have the production and design capability to deliver eye-popping graphics that get noticed.
SALE / LEASE
DEVELOPER
CONSTRUCTION
We work with some the largest Real Estate companies in the Southeast along with other national home builders as well. Whether you're selling land, residential homes or even commercial buildings, we have you covered.
Project signs are the best way to show your community the information, progress and development. Custom designed to fit your specifications, these can include full color renderings of the finished location along with details including partners & selling points.
Similar to typical project signs, we can custom produce your field signage to the specifications that best fit your needs. Whether it's a standard 8' x 4' sign or a 16' x 8' billboard with all the bells & whistles, we have you covered.
LETTERS
WAYFINDING & PLAQUES
ACRYLIC
PVC
METAL
Custom routed acrylic is one of the best materials for exterior and interior signage. Extremely durable coming with a lifetime guarantee, this product can be produced with your custom paint color, metal laminate or even a texture printed (interior). Laser, Water-Jet or CNC are common fabrication methods.
PVC fabricated letters are produced similar to acrylic and in some case, more cost effective. They can be painted a custom color or left the raw color the material can be made from. Primarily used for interior applications, PVC is lightweight and comes in up to a 2" thickness. It can also be engraved or carved into, giving it more depth.
Fabricated Metal letters are built to last. Available in the most common options such as aluminum, brass, bronze & steel. No matter what substrate that's chosen, these can be painted, brushed, polished or even custom paint processes like Cor-Ten or Patina finishes. Whether custom cast or a flat cut process, we will ensure the right choice is made for your project.
ADA COMPLIANT
CUSTOM ACRYLIC
VINYL
ADA compliant signage is required per state law in many facilities and businesses. Typically, they're made from an acrylic / photo polymer substrate where the letters and braille are raised per ADA regulations. These are also custom produced to fit your project's specific needs.
Endless possibilities are available when utilizing combinations of acrylic. Directories are extremely important for customers and clients to find your business. Combining multiple substrates like pvc, acrylic & vinyl, allows our design team to fully customize the perfect product to compliment your identity and area.
Endless possibilities are available when utilizing combinations of acrylic. Directories are extremely important for customers and clients to find your business. Combining multiple substrates like pvc, acrylic & vinyl, allows our design team to fully customize the perfect product to compliment your identity and area.
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CLIENTS & TESTIMONIALS
"This sign company delivers beautiful work and expertly installs it. We trust Brooks to listen, suggest solutions and execute on time."
"I can’t say enough positive things about working with the team – from design to installation, the process is very streamlined and easy."
“Shane and team are absolute rockstars!! Responsive, detailed, and most of all creative. We’ve thrown some crazy ideas their way and they always deliver. Would highly recommend them for all of your signage needs.”
"I've been using Brooks for about a year and have been totally happy. We have been re-branding, changing colors and logos, you name it, and the staff at Brooks Signs has been patient, polite, accessible, and generally super helpful. Our Rep assisted us in product and design choices that we would have otherwise not considered, and we are extremely happy with our new signs!"
By the way- the signage looks awesome. Very well done and we are super pleased with the final result. Good work.
I just drove up to the office and saw that y'all installed the final sign on the side of the building like a bunch of "sign ninjas"! Looks fantastic and I greatly appreciate all of your help in getting the name transitioned with the signs. Y'all have a team of rockstars!
I have used Brooks signs for all interior, exterior and glass doors for over 10 years. Along with my exterior sign, and social media icons, they have recently built an LED interior lighted sign for my new Cane Bay office which looks amazing. They also helped me with the sign permitting by communicating directly with Berkeley county. For their creativity and customer care with a small town feel, I highly recommend Brooks signs.
Ask for Jonathan!
Husk has been working with Brooks Signs since we opened in 2010. They worked with us to create our original signage using our developed logos and have since helped us grow with additional signs for our business over the years. The professionals at Brooks Signs listen carefully to what you are looking for and then guide you to come up with the best concept that works for your needs. They work with your timeline and follow through with all the necessary details, such as the how and where to hang the finished product. The finished product is of high quality and installed with your guidance. Following up after the sign was erected to make sure it was achieving the desired goal was a great way to finish the project. I look forward to continuing to work with Brooks Signs for any future needs.
OUR TEAM
BODE JAGER Head Greeter
Bode graduated with honors in 2020 and has come a long way in a short time. He heads up the quality department ensuring that your sign leaves here in perfect condition, except maybe a lick mark or two. he takes his position seriously from his chair, keeping us all in check and at the top of our game. When not at work, he's having fun taking down huskies, marsh hunting, fertilizing the plants, eating anything he can, microfiber towel tearing, greeting all the ladies, and looking handsome.
TAMMY LAWRENCE Office Manager / Customer Extraordinaire
Tammy joined Brooks Signs over 17 years and provides complete administrative support to the team. Just a small clue of what she brings is managing the office, the bookkeeping, answer the phone and beyond to make things run as smoothly as possible. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with my children and grandchildren.
AUSTIN JAGER General Manager
Austin began working in the sign business at a very young age. As the youngest of Tommy Brooks’s three step-sons, Austin worked many summers and winters in all aspects of the sign process before attending Virginia Tech. Austin graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering where he was set to become a race engineer for NASCAR. After college he took a career position in Montana. While living in Big Sky, his perspectives on a career began to shift towards creative and effective way to brand businesses. Austin rejoined Brooks Signs full-time in 2015, graduating to the role of General Manager in 2017. Austin enjoys to spend his free time enjoying the outdoors by fishing, biking, hiking, or sailing as well as finding interests in gardening and cooking.
Just over 25 years in the sign industry working with national & local companies, I've taken my experience plus vast knowledge and applied it here at Brooks Signs, with whom I call family. Prior to returning in 2017 to Brooks Signs, I was blessed to spend nearly 10 years with this amazing team. I constantly strive to look for new ways to express my creativity and whether I’m playing guitar or breaking out the brushes, I must push the limits just to breathe freely.
I look forward to working with you and bringing your dream to reality.
my hobbies: art, yoga, surfing and music...
PRESTON McDANIEL Graphics / Sign Production
Preston McDanel is a production assistant with 2 years of experience at Brooks Signs with various projects around Charleston. Preston's flexibility and willingness to help others is exhibited in his multitasking abilities in the workplace. Preston is a University of South Carolina graduate and is proud to be born and raised in the low country.
Jonathan Alcon joined the Brooks Signs family in 2018. He works closely with local businesses to develop signage solutions and to assist with brand management. In addition to being an intricate part of the creative team, Jonathan coordinates with several local municipalities for permitting and code compliance. When he’s away from his desk, you can find Jonathan drumming for various musical acts around town.
RYAN CONNELL Design Specialist / Account Executive
Ryan recently joined the Brooks Sign team in 2021 and brings with him 10 years of experience in the sign industry. He cut his teeth in the sign industry while in Hilton Head Island where you can see many of his past projects that include work with the town of Hilton Head, Disney resort and the HHI Fire department, to name a few.
Ryan likes to pride himself on his great attitude and willingness to go the extra mile for our clients. Outside of work you can catch him at the beach, hiking, and biking around the low country.
AL ATKINSON Sign Fabrication / Paint Guru / Quality Specialist
AL has been with Brooks Signs from the very start… well almost that is. He joined in 1989 and has been an asset ever since. Having his hand in all aspects of the business is an understatement, and his plethora of knowledge can only come from decades of experience. He is known around the shop as our Quality Control Specialist, under Bode that it is.
Brooks Signs is built on dedicated and professional employees, AL just helps set the bar.
STEPHEN BRUSH Fabrication Manager / Sign Genius
As the shop foreman and sign fabricator I'm responsible for taking care of the day to day operations in our shop production and timeline. Over the decade and a half I've worked for the Brooks Brothers, I've created many unique signs and enjoy the challenge each one brings on a daily basis. Making sure every sign is as close to perfect before it leaves the shop is my number one priority and is something the owners, my co workers, and I hold as a very important value.
I look forward to bringing your brand to life!
TIM McCrary Lead Installation
Douglas Fix Installation / Boom Operator