Monument signs
Monument Signs in Garland, TX
Make a powerful first impression before anyone walks through your door. First Graphic Services designs, fabricates, and installs custom monument signs for businesses, communities, and institutions across Garland and all of Dallas–Fort Worth. Low-profile, high-impact, and built to last — monument signs tell the world you're established, professional, and here to stay.
What Are Monument Signs?
Monument signs are freestanding ground-level signs typically placed at property entrances, parking lot entries, or along roadways. Unlike tall pole signs, monument signs sit close to the ground and are often built with durable materials like brick, stone, stucco, or fabricated aluminum — giving them a permanent, architectural look that complements your building and landscaping. They can be single-faced, double-faced, illuminated, or changeable-copy.
Our Monument Sign Capabilities
- Illuminated monument signs — internally lit cabinet faces, halo-lit letters, or LED-backlit panels for 24/7 visibility
- Brick & stone monument signs — masonry-style bases with dimensional letters or recessed panel faces
- Fabricated aluminum monument signs — lightweight, durable metal construction with custom finishes
- Post & panel signs — cost-effective ground signs for professional services, retail, and multi-tenant properties
- Multi-tenant directory signs — organized directory panels for office parks, shopping centers, and medical campuses
- LED message center integration — add a programmable LED reader board to your monument for dynamic messaging
- Changeable letter signs — manual letter track panels for churches, schools, and community organizations
- Subdivision & community entrance signs — custom branded entry monuments for residential developments
Why Choose First Graphic Services for Monument Signs?
- In-house design, fabrication & installation — one team handles your project from concept through install
- 40+ years of sign fabrication experience — serving DFW businesses and communities since 1984
- Permit assistance — we help navigate city and municipal sign permits and setback requirements [VERIFY: confirm permitting process with your team]
- Durable, weather-resistant construction — built to withstand Texas heat, wind, and storms for years
- Illuminated options available — maximize visibility at night and in low-light conditions
- Local DFW expertise — we know local sign codes, setback rules, and municipal requirements across the metroplex
Industries We Serve
First Graphic Services provides monument signs for a wide range of clients across North Texas, including:
- Office parks & corporate campuses (entrance identification, directory signs)
- Medical & dental facilities (building ID, multi-tenant directories)
- Retail centers & shopping plazas (anchor tenant signs, directory pylons)
- Churches & houses of worship (changeable copy, marquee signs)
- Schools & universities (campus entrance signs, reader boards)
- Residential communities & subdivisions (neighborhood entrance monuments)
- Hotels & hospitality (property entrance and parking identification)
- Government & municipal facilities (facility ID, directional monuments)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do monument signs require permits?
Yes — most cities require permits for permanent ground signs, including setback distances, height limits, and square footage caps. Requirements vary by municipality. We help you navigate this process. [VERIFY: confirm permitting services with your team.]
How long does a monument sign take to build and install?
Timeline depends on design complexity, materials, and permit processing. [VERIFY: typical lead times, e.g., "most projects complete in 4–8 weeks from approval."] We'll give you a firm schedule at the time of quote.
Can monument signs be illuminated?
Yes. We offer internally illuminated cabinet faces, LED backlit channel letters, and halo-lit options. Illumination significantly increases your sign's visibility after dark and is a popular upgrade for business locations with evening traffic.
Can I add an LED message center to my monument sign?
Absolutely. We can design monument signs with integrated LED reader boards for churches, schools, retail locations, and any business that wants to display changing messages, pricing, or announcements.
Do you serve areas outside Garland?
Yes. We install monument signs throughout the greater DFW metroplex including Dallas, Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Allen, Richardson, Rockwall, Mesquite, and surrounding areas. [VERIFY: confirm full service area with your team.]
See Our Work
Browse a sample of our monument sign projects below — from illuminated office park entries to custom subdivision entrance monuments across North Texas.










Ready to Make Your Mark?
Contact First Graphic Services today for a free monument sign consultation and quote. We'll visit your site, review local sign codes, and design a sign that commands attention from day one.
Call us at 972-494-6199 | Email: Sales@firstgraphicservices.com
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