Great Lakes Electric Solutions put its new bucket truck to work on building-sign retrofits for two neighboring businesses. The project combined commercial electrical work with the practical challenge of reaching elevated signs.

For businesses, a sign is a visible part of the property. Planning work on it involves both the electrical installation and the conditions around the building.

Access is part of the project

Elevated equipment needs an appropriate access plan. The location of the sign, available space, and site conditions help determine how the work can be approached.

A bucket truck gives our team another access option, but it is not a universal solution for every elevated installation. Each site still needs evaluation before the work is scheduled.

Defining a sign retrofit

The term retrofit can cover different changes to an existing sign. The equipment involved, the condition of the installation, and the customer’s goals should define the scope.

For these two neighboring businesses, the truck supported access to the existing signs during the retrofit work. For a similar project, an assessment of the current sign helps establish which components and connections need attention.

Commercial sign work in Pinellas County

These projects are a practical example of our investment in equipment supporting commercial customers. They also show why an estimate should consider access alongside the electrical task.

If you are planning work on a building sign, photographs of its location and information about the existing equipment are useful starting points. The contractor can then discuss the site and the proposed work in more detail.

Explore our commercial electrical services or contact Great Lakes Electric Solutions about your sign project.