Is your plaza sign or community entrance looking tired? A monument sign or entry wall is the first thing a visitor sees, and the part of your property that takes the most sun, sprinkler water and car bumpers. We build these as part of our commercial stone veneer work: the footing and CMU (concrete block) structure, the stone on every exposed face and the cap on top. The sign cabinet, letters, logo panel, lighting and electrical are done by the sign company and a licensed electrician. We coordinate with both so the stone fits their work.
Who this is for
You're in the right place if you are a property manager replacing a worn plaza sign, an HOA board redoing a community entrance, an office or medical park owner, or a general contractor who needs the sign base built as part of a site package. We work from the sign company's shop drawings and the site plan.
Pricing for sign bases and entry walls
| Item | Unit | Installed range |
|---|---|---|
| Monument sign base, 6–10 ft wide: stone veneer, cap and backer | each | $7,750–$14,000 |
| Stone veneer on entry walls, manufactured to coral stone | per sq ft of face | $25–$69 |
| Cast stone, limestone or precast wall cap | per linear ft | $50–$80 |
| Gate or entry pillar, 30x30, 7 ft, new block with stone | each | $6,250–$8,500 |
| New footing and block structure for a monument sign, 6–10 ft wide, before stone | each | $4,500–$9,000 |
| New block community entry wall, before stone | per face sq ft | $55–$95 |
| Removal of an existing sign base or wall | each | $1,500–$4,500 |
About these prices. These ranges are starting points based on typical South Florida projects. Your final price depends on the condition of the property, access, the materials or system specified and the full scope of work. We confirm every number after we review your project in person or from the drawings, and the price in your signed proposal is the one that applies.
The sign panel, letters, lighting and their permit belong to the sign company. Landscaping and irrigation changes are done by your landscaper. If you already have a sound block structure and only want a new face, the job is veneer and cap only.
What we build
Monument sign bases. Low, wide structures that hold a sign cabinet or a routed panel. Usually CMU on a poured footing, faced in stone on all exposed sides, with a cap that sheds water. The sign opening is blocked out to the sign company's exact dimensions.
Community entry walls. Long walls at a subdivision or condo entrance, often curved, often with the community name in letters mounted on the stone. Built in block with filled cells where the drawings call for them, then faced and capped.
Pillars and gatehouse faces. Square pillars at the gate, pilasters breaking up a long wall, and stone on the faces of a guardhouse or mailbox kiosk.
Re-facing existing structures. Many entrances have a sound block wall under failing stucco or dated stone. We remove the old face, repair the block and re-clad it without rebuilding the structure.
Have the sign company's drawing or just a photo of the entrance? Send it with the length and height through our project form and we'll return a bid within 48 hours.
How a sign base comes together
- Drawings and locate. We confirm the sign company's dimensions, the site plan, sight-line setbacks and underground utilities before digging.
- Footing. Dug and poured to the drawings. Coral rock in the trench is common here, and we note it in the bid if we find it.
- Block. CMU laid to height, cells filled and reinforced as the drawings show, with the sign opening framed to size.
- Conduit stub. The electrician's conduit is set into the block before the stone, so nothing is cut through finished veneer later.
- Prep. Clean block takes a bonding scratch coat; any framed sign structure gets barrier, lath and scratch coat.
- Stone. Corners first, then the field, blended across boxes so the color is even. Letter and logo areas are left smooth or set in a panel as the design calls for.
- Cap. Cast stone or limestone with a drip edge on both sides, fully bedded so it does not move.
- Seal and hand off. Breathable sealer on natural stone, then the sign company installs the cabinet and the electrician makes the final connection.
A sign base typically takes 3–5 working days once the block is up. Long entry walls are scheduled in sections.
Working at an active entrance
Worried about blocking the only way in? Community and plaza entrances can't close. We keep at least one lane open with cones and flaggers when equipment is in the drive, store materials off the roadway, and time deliveries away from school and rush-hour traffic. Management notifies residents or tenants of the dates in advance. Every day ends with the area swept and the drive clear.
Need the work scheduled around a busy entrance? Call (561) 556-7509 and we'll plan the phasing with your manager.
Details for South Florida sites
Sprinklers and soil. Entry features sit in landscape beds that get watered every day. We stop the stone above the soil line with a weep screed (a drainage strip) and turn irrigation heads away from the face. Nothing matters more for how long the stone stays clean.
Sun. Sign faces often point at traffic, which can mean full afternoon sun. Natural stone and quality manufactured stone hold color; dark stone gets hot and needs movement joints on long walls.
Wind. A sign base is a short, heavy structure, but caps and mounted letters are the parts that move in a storm. We bed and pin the caps, and coordinate letter mounting with the sign company so anchors land in solid block, not just in stone.
Permits. In nearly every Broward and Palm Beach city, the sign and its structure need a permit. The sign company's permit usually covers the sign; site walls and footings may need their own. We pull ours under our license and coordinate inspection dates with theirs.
We do not do engineering; we build to the engineer's drawings and coordinate a licensed engineer when the work needs one, which is typical for tall entry walls and anything retaining soil.
Not sure if your entry wall needs an engineer? Send photos and rough dimensions through our project form and we'll let you know.
What we hand over at closeout
- Stone product data, color name and lot numbers
- Sealer product and recommended reseal interval
- Attic stock of stone and cap pieces for future repairs
- Inspection sign-offs for our portion of the work
- Workmanship warranty on every job; materials carry the manufacturer's warranty. Terms are in your written contract.
Sign bases and entry walls by city
Pembroke Pines · Miramar · Parkland · Palm Beach Gardens · Boynton Beach · Coral Gables
Related: commercial stone veneer for bidding, COI and phasing, commercial pavers for HOAs for the drive in front of the entrance, and our stone-faced vs block wall guide.
Prefer to send photos or plans? Send us your project
Monument sign and entry wall FAQ
Do you make the sign itself? No. We build the footing, block structure, stone and cap. The sign cabinet, letters, lighting and electrical are by the sign company and a licensed electrician, and we build the opening and conduit stub to their drawing.
Can you re-face our existing entrance without tearing it down? Often, yes. If the block is sound, we remove the old stucco or stone, repair the block where needed, and apply new stone and caps on the existing structure.
How long will the entrance be disrupted? A sign base is 3–5 working days of stone work once the block is up. A long entry wall is done in sections, with a lane kept open the whole time.
Who pulls the permits? The sign company usually pulls the sign permit. We pull permits for our footing and walls when the city requires them and line up the inspections with theirs.
How do we get a firm number for our entrance? Send the sign drawing or site plan, or a photo with the wall length and height, through our project form or call (561) 556-7509. We confirm the structure and access, then send a written bid within 48 hours.
Free estimate — call (561) 556-7509 or send us your project. Licensed Florida general contractor CGC1540699. Serving Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties.