Custom Monument Signs in Pierce County, WA

Your entrance is where people decide they've found the right place. A good sign out front makes that easy: your name reads clearly from the driveway, the sign fits the property, and it still looks sharp years from now. We've been a local sign shop since 1984, and as a monument sign company we design, build, and install monument signs for businesses, churches, schools, and neighborhoods across Pierce and King County.

Since 1984 | Licensed and bonded | Rated 4.9 stars on Google

Wooden sign for Grandview Early Learning Center in front of trees and grass

A Monument Sign Built for Your Property, Not Pulled From a Catalog

Every sign we make starts with your site: how far away people will see it, how fast they're driving past, what the building looks like, and what local code allows. Then we build a sign that fits all of it.


Sandblasted wood and HDU faces. This is our specialty. Lettering and artwork stand raised from the surface, so the sign has depth you can see from the road and feel up close. HDU (high-density urethane) carves like wood but won't rot, warp, crack, or draw insects, and it comes in faux woodgrain or faux stone finishes.


Sign faces for stone, brick, and masonry bases. Already have an entry wall or base, or planning one? We make the panels and lettering that mount to it, so the sign matches the building beside it.


Lighted monument cabinets. When your sign needs to work after dark, we build illuminated cabinet faces for a monument base and coordinate the wiring with our licensed electrical contractor partners. Where internal lighting isn't allowed, external lighting can still keep your sign visible at night.



Design help from day one. Bring your logo and we'll build the layout around it, or start from scratch and we'll design it with you.

How Your Monument Sign Comes Together

  1. Tell us about the property. Call or send the quote form with your address, a rough size, and any logo files. Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF, or SVG) work best, but we can work from high-resolution images too.
  2. Plan the placement. We work out where the sign will sit, how drivers approach it, and what's around it, so it's sized to read clearly from the road.
  3. Approve a full-color mockup. You'll see your sign in color and to scale, and we revise it until you're happy. Nothing goes into production until you approve it.
  4. Handle the permit. Requirements change by city and sign type. When a permit is required, we can handle the process for you.
  5. Build it in our Orting shop. A deposit starts production. We make the sign faces, graphics, and all wood and HDU work in-house, and every sandblasted sign is hand painted and sealed for Washington weather.
  6. Install. Our team installs your sign. Industrial poles and electrical hookups go through our licensed electrical contractor partners, and we coordinate the schedule so you aren't juggling trades. The remaining balance is due when the job is complete.
Wooden sign for Grandview Early Learning Center beside a grassy roadside with trees in the background
Kent Education Association sign with red and black lettering on a stone monument

What Shapes the Cost of a Monument Sign

Every sign we build is custom, so we price each one once we know the details. These are the biggest factors:


  • Size, and whether one side or both sides carry graphics
  • Face material: sandblasted wood, HDU, aluminum, or acrylic
  • The base: mounting to an existing wall or base versus adding a new one
  • Lighting: non-lit, an internally lit cabinet, or external lighting, plus the electrical work
  • Permits, site access, and ground conditions where the sign will stand


The more you can share up front (size, location, materials, and design ideas), the more accurate your quote will be. Request a quote with whatever you have, and we'll fill in the rest together.

Four Decades of Monument Signs That Last

We've been building signs in the valley since 1984. That experience shows up in the details: the right material for a shady entrance that stays damp all winter, letter sizes that actually read from the road, and finishes that hold their color.


Your sign is built by the same people you talk to. Design, fabrication, sandblasting, and painting all happen in our Orting shop, so you're never passed between companies. We're licensed and bonded, and our customers rate us 4.9 stars on Google.

Kent Education Association sign with red K, E, A and address 10427 SE 244th St.

Monument Signs at Work Around the Region

Our signs are made for the places people arrive: subdivision and HOA entrances, churches and schools, business parks, wineries, and trailheads. Each one should welcome visitors and point them the right way, in a material that suits the setting.

Another Happy Customer

Extremely pleased with our new beautiful neighborhood sign - such expert craftsmanship! The customer service at Valley Sign far exceeded our expectations. Mike and Jesh were both wonderful to work with; communication was very timely and professional. They were very patient with us during the process, as we’d never designed a sign before. Thank you again Valley Sign!!!

— River’s Edge neighborhood sign committee

"Phenomenal work from the people at Valley sign!”

Phenomenal work from the people at Valley sign! Their team did such a good job with the vehicle graphics that I needed, excellent communication, excellent pricing! I honestly can’t say enough about these guys! If you’re considering getting any vehicle graphics for your business, these are the guys!!

— Reniel Rosacruz

"Jeshua took care of us and did a great job!”

I highly recommend them and will definitely be doing business with them again. From start to finish they made the process extremely simple and delivered quality work!

— Daylan Nachor

"We absolutely LOVED working with valley sign!”

Their communication was amazing as we had asked for this projected to be completed in a small time frame! They worked with our budget and still managed to create this beautiful masterpiece!!! I highly recommend them! Thank you so much team!!! This sign truly LIT up the room!

— Michelle Strickland

Ready to see what your entrance could look like?

Stone entrance sign reading “Riverbend Estates” beside trees under a blue sky.
Wesley Des Moines entrance sign between stone pillars under a cloudy sky
J.K. Werden Memorial Park sign in front of a playground under a cloudy sky

Monument Sign or Pylon Sign?

Both are freestanding signs, but they solve different problems. A monument sign sits low on a solid base near your entrance, so it's built for people reading at close range: visitors turning into a lot, walking up to a building, or looking for a neighborhood. A pylon sign stands tall on poles so it can be seen from farther away and from faster roads, which is why you see them at shopping centers, hotels, and highway businesses. If your property needs to catch drivers before they reach the turn, a pylon sign may be the better fit.

Monument Sign Questions We Hear Most

North Park Meadows neighborhood entrance sign with blue and orange design on stone pillars

  • What is a monument sign?

    A monument sign is a freestanding sign that sits low to the ground on a solid base instead of on poles. It usually stands near a driveway or entrance, where drivers and visitors can read it up close. Common uses include business entrances, office parks, churches, schools, and subdivision entrances.


  • Do I need a permit for a monument sign?

    Usually, yes. Freestanding signs are regulated by the city or county where your property sits, and the rules cover size, height, and setback. Unincorporated areas follow Pierce County's permit forms and handouts, while cities like Puyallup and Tacoma set their own. A lighted sign also needs an electrical permit. When a permit is required, we can handle the process.


  • Can a monument sign be lit?

    Yes. We build internally lit cabinet faces for monument bases, and our licensed electrical partners handle the wiring. Some cities and property owners don't allow internally lit signs, so we can also add external lighting that keeps your sign visible at night.

  • How long does a monument sign take?

    Most of our standard projects take 1 to 3 weeks after design approval. Projects that need a permit, lighting, or a new base usually take longer. Call us with your project details and we'll give you a realistic timeline.

  • Do you make HOA and subdivision entrance signs?

    Yes. Sandblasted wood and HDU are popular for community entrances because they give a neighborhood a carved, finished look. HDU is the easy-care choice, since it won't rot, warp, or crack like natural wood can.

  • an you update the lighting in an older monument sign?

    Yes. If your lit sign still uses fluorescent or incandescent bulbs, we can remove the old components and replace them with LED lighting. You get a brighter, cleaner-looking sign without replacing the whole cabinet.

Let's Build a Sign People Notice at the Turn

Your entrance sign often works alongside the rest of your property's signs. If you love the carved look, see how we build sandblasted wood and HDU signs. If you need your name on the building too, our lighted signs and exterior and interior signs cover the storefront, the lobby, and everything in between.

We're open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm, and Friday, 8am to 3pm.