All in-town calls (St. John’s Metro) received before 8 p.m. are guaranteed the next business day. If any installs cannot be completed, you or your office will be notified as to when you can expect them to be done.

How do I make a Sign Request?

We prefer orders VIA the online ordering portal. We can accept any orders VIA phone, and/or email.

Do you supply the wood/metal frame for my sign?

Yes.

Do you store my signs and if so what is the cost?

Yes.  We provide free storage to all of our active agents in our climate-controlled warehouse. After a calendar year of non-use, we will reach out to you to arrange to have your signs picked up from our warehouse until a time when you may need our services again!

How do you get my signs?  Is there a pick up fee?

We charge a nominal fee of $10 to pick up your signs. However we do pick up initial sign order and other bulk sign purchases for free. The charge would only be applicable for custom pick ups.

What is the service schedule for installations and removals?

 Drivers work seven days a week from morning until all calls are completed. There is no "9 to 5" schedule for road work. As the busier seasons approach, drivers will work longer hours in order to complete their routes. Please keep this in mind, as it may mean calls in the outlying areas will be completed in the evening. Next day service guaranteed with exception of weekend and holidays.

What are your methods of payment?

Visa and Mastercard payment methods are preferred. You can also e-transfer funds to bookings@signsthatsell.ca.

How do you determine the placement of signs at properties?

Our posts are always placed in the most visible area of the yard to get maximum exposure for your sign. Sometimes this may mean raising the post above obstacles such as fences,  hedges or any other landscaping. If it can be done minimally (i.e. a foot or two) there is no extra charge. However if the post needs to be raised several feet,  a surcharge will be applied. This shows on your invoice as an 'raised post install'. Please let us know in advance of any obstacles that we may encounter so we may come prepared to deal with them. Corner properties will have the post installed at the corner on a 45 degree angle to be visible to both streets unless two posts are ordered.

How will I be invoiced?

Ideally we would like everyone to pay using our online payment service.   Choose your option and pay online., and your invoice will emailed to you. You will be billed for your installation and one month minimum rental once you place your initial order . Then you will only be billed one more time when you go online to order your removal. Removal is free but you will pay for your monthly rentals past the first sixty days. Once your rental goes over 30 days you are billed for the entire month. We do not prorate the monthly fee. If you would like to do it the old fashioned way, we can also bill you or your brokerage for the services, however we prefer agents use the online option as it helps us with inventory, order fulfillment follow up and quality of service. E-transfer is also a preferred method of payment. Payments can be sent to bookings@signsthatsell.ca.

Should I be concerned about City/Town ordinances and by-laws?

Installers are well versed in all the codes and conduct regarding signage and city property. The only time we require you as an agent to look into sign tolerance is at townhouse complexes, condominiums, co-ops and retail plazas. Most often it can be solved with a simple call to the property manager. Please keep in mind however the rules do change often, and just because you may have seen signs there before, does not mean they are allowed there now. We do not wish to charge you for a second trip to relocate or for a missing post. .

Will my signs fit on your posts?

All of our posts are a standard size - a six foot upright with a three foot cross arm. All cross arms have holes in the top to accept riders with pins. The spacing of the holes is 24 inches apart. There are two sets of Eyelets to hang your sign from. By using any combination of hook placement it allows us to hang any variety of signs that are available. All of our posts are equipped with a fifth eyelet on the front of the upright portion of the post.  This allows us to secure your sign to prevent it from swinging. We also offer a mobile grommet installation service to ensure your sign fits all of our posts. Signs can’t sell if there are not there.

Can I pre-order a sign installation and/or post-date a sign removal?

Absolutely! Please do not leave your orders till the last minute. By ordering early, it will ensure that the sign gets installed the day your listing comes out. Post dating a removal request means that your sign is gone before the new owners move in. Closing dates are very important! The vast majority of lost posts and signs occur when the buyers take possession and leave them on the curb for the first garbage day.

How can I keep track of my sign inventory? What if I run out?

Don't worry. We will keep track of your inventory.  You will be notified when you are running low on signs, not when you are out. If you need to order new, we will gladly put you in touch with the right people.

Would you send confirmation when a sign has been installed / removed?

Yes! You will get a confirmation of the order once we enter it into our system. This allows you to confirm that we have understood the order correctly, and you will be able to see the progress and expected date of completion for your orders. We will also send you a photo of the sign/rider so you can post to your social media. Everyone likes to celebrate Sold Signs and promote new listings. We will also promote on our social media and tag you and your company.

What happens when you are closed for the holidays and I need your services?

Knowing that we observe all civic holidays, this can help you anticipate a delay in our service. Although we do close down for an extended period over the Christmas season, your office will be notified well in advance of the exact dates. There is still service during this time, but it is at a minimum.  Keep in mind that during all down time, we still monitor all calls that come through our office.

Will there be any damage to my client's property during installation or removal?

There is no digging required.  The only 'damage' are three small holes in the lawn to facilitate the metal T-bars holding the post - even these will be tamped down to fill in after the post comes out. We always look for sprinkler heads and try our best to stay away from the areas that their underground pipes/wires would travel. Please try and keep us informed if any such systems exist at your listings.

Why are there two charges on my invoice for the same property?

If the call takes two trips to complete,  a second charge for that property will appear on your invoice as a 'service call'. This may be due to a vendor refusing the original install;  incorrect address given;  adding extenders;  or is most often the case with removals,  having the post or sign locked in the garage.

What happens to my sold riders after you remove my signs?

We can deal with this any number of ways. Typically the sold will remain on the sign. We can just allow them to accumulate and then band them together and deliver to your home or office. This is a courtesy that you will not be billed for. Remember we stock all riders, so you shouldn’t need to purchase anymore. Leave it to us.

Could I get you to pick up my lock box?

Unfortunately we cannot deal with lockboxes as per RECO regulations. We are not able to access homes using lockboxes (to retrieve signs or otherwise) or install or remove them for agents, as we are not bonded and insured to do so.

Are there any contracts or service agreements I need to sign?

None whatsoever. As a service provider,  our goal is to keep you as happy as we can. If we ever fail in achieving that goal,  you as a client should be free to seek out alternatives any time you see fit.

I have a very picky client. Will my sign be clean and hung from a nice looking post?

Your signs and riders are cleaned before and after each listing. We will always choose the nicest sign you have in stock. All of our posts and steel bars are painted in our warehouse and we inspect regularly.

I am taking over someone else's listing and their sign is still there!

If  we arrive at your listing and another company's sign is still standing,  we will gladly remove it and leave to the side of the house for retrieval.

I prefer to hold onto all of my signs. How can we arrange for installs and removals?

Simply call for a post only to be installed and let us know you will be hanging your own sign. We will leave open hooks for you to secure. Alternately, you may also leave your sign at the property and we will hang it for you. In both instances, we will remove your sign and leave it for you to pick up when we take down the post.

I usually put up my own signs, however the ground is too hard / frozen. Could you install my frame and sign?

No problem there. We know how hard the ground can get in the middle of summer or the dead of winter. Simply leave your sign and frame at the subject property where our driver can easily access them. If you require just the install and plan on removing it yourself, you will only be billed for a service call. However if we have to return and remove it for you, you will be billed for the second trip (service call).

There is no lawn at my listing. How will you install my sign?

If you let us know the address and give us a photo of the property, we can do our best to come up with a solution that will help you!

My sign was vandalized. Should I just replace it?

We have many sign friendly solvents to aid us in removing graffiti. If the sign is too far gone,  we do suggest keeping it for future use on wall installs or backyard fences (The damage is typically done to one side only).

I have spent a lot of money on my signs. How can I be sure that you will take good care of them?

We take extra care with all of our agents signs - be it in our warehouse (we store them all separately in their own racks), during transportation ( bundled tight between carpeted boards) or at the listing (secured by the top and side grommets to prevent wind damage). Those that are overly concerned always have the option of handling the signs themselves and just have us install the posts and hooks.

There is a lot of landscaping and some hedges at my listing. Will this be a problem for you?

We encounter lots of obstacles when at properties, shrubs and hedges are just some of them.  If the post needs to be raised minimally (i.e. a foot or two) there is no extra charge. However if the post needs to be raised several feet,  a surcharge will be applied. This shows on your invoice as an 'raised post install'. Please let us know in advance of any obstacles that we may encounter so we may come prepared to deal with them.

Oops! I forgot to call to take down the sign and the new owners threw it out. Will I be charged for the post?

Unfortunately you will be charged for full replacement value of the post. Always try and monitor the closing dates of your listings so that we can take the signs down before the new owners move in.  We realize how important it is that the sold sign stays up for as long as possible,  but keep in mind that you will also lose your sign and any riders.

Can I put my sold stickers on your post instead of my sign?

We would rather you didn't. The stickers are really meant to cover the 'for sale' portion of your sign. When the sign comes back to our shop, we remove all stickers with a heat gun. This method will not ruin your sign. However, if the stickers are applied to our post, it renders it useless to use at the next listing (what if that next listing is yours?). We suggest buying sold riders.  They can be reused over and over again and will pay for themselves in no time.

I need a directional post installed on City property. Will this pose a problem?

Depending on the municipality this could be a problem.  Best alternative we can suggest is to strike a deal with the owner of the corner property where you would like the directional sign placed. If it is on private property the city cannot do nothing.