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WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE?
WHY ARE WE BUILT TO LAST?
Established in 1994, Tri-State Signs has earned the trust of national signage companies and become the go-to Cincinnati sign company for manufacturing, installing, and servicing signage for some of the largest brands in the industry.
Beyond signage, we provide electrical work, parking lot lighting, and facility repairs. Through our nationwide installer network, we handle single-location projects and multi-site rollouts from permits to final inspection — all coordinated in-house.
LICENSED & INSURED
Fully licensed contractors with comprehensive insurance coverage.
UL CERTIFIED
All electrical signage meets UL safety standards and local codes.
ON-TIME DELIVERY
We hit deadlines. Period. Your project stays on schedule.
WHAT SIGNS DO WE BUILD?
INTERIOR / EXTERIOR SIGNS
Designed, fabricated, and installed to meet every building code and exceed every customer's expectations.
See storefront signsDIGITAL SIGNS
Eye-catching electronic message centers built and installed in partnership with Watchfire.
SERVICING SIGNS
Letter out? Light not working? Our service team is on-site fast to get your sign back to 100%.
MAXIEM WATERJET
OMAX Maxiem 1530 Waterjet cuts virtually any material with the highest hydraulic horsepower at the nozzle.
ADA SIGNAGE & LED
Code-compliant ADA signage and complete LED retrofits to modernize and lower your energy costs.
ENGINEERING & PERMITS
In-house engineering, zoning plans, and permit acquisition handled end-to-end so you stay focused on business.
OUR PROCESS
From first call to final installation, we manage every detail so you can focus on running your business.
Estimating
We assess your needs and deliver a competitive, transparent quote.
Design
Our team creates custom sign designs tailored to your brand.
Permits
We handle all municipal permits and zoning requirements.
Fabrication
Precision manufacturing in our state-of-the-art facility.
Installation
Professional installation by our certified crews.
"The Tri-State Signs team has been a pleasure to work with on sign concepts, installation and maintenance. They have proven to be very knowledgeable, professional and patient. We know we can count on them to deliver a high-end product in a timely manner, which has made them a recommended sign vendor at our property."
Ashley Martin
Bridgewater Falls Lifestyle Shopping Center
FEATURED PROJECTS
Browse real projects fabricated and installed by our team. Click any category to view the full gallery.
WE'VE WORKED FOR
WHO WE SERVE
OUR WORK ACROSS THE TRI-STATE
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SIGN COMPANY QUESTIONS?
What services does Tri-State Signs provide?
Tri-State Signs is a full-service Cincinnati sign company. We design, engineer, fabricate, permit, install, and service custom signs: channel letters, monument signs, pylon signs, wall and storefront signs, digital Watchfire LED message centers, interior wayfinding, ADA signage, and lobby dimensional letters. We also offer sign manufacturing, OMAX waterjet cutting, and national sign programs for multi-site brands.
What areas does your sign company serve?
We are headquartered at 9077 Sutton Place in Hamilton, OH, and serve Cincinnati, Hamilton, Mason, West Chester, Fairfield, Blue Ash, Florence, Covington, and Newport, including Butler, Warren, and Hamilton counties in Ohio and Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties in Kentucky. Multi-site brands are covered through our national sign programs.
How long do sign repairs and new signs take?
Most sign repairs and face replacements are scheduled same-day or next-day. Standard channel letters and monument signs typically take 4–8 weeks from approval to install, including permitting. Custom fabrication and large-format pylon signs run 8–12 weeks.
Who handles the sign permits?
We do. We pull our own permits in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and surrounding jurisdictions, and handle the drawings, zoning variances, electrical permits, and engineered stamps when required.
How does pricing work for custom signs in Cincinnati?
Quotes are free, and every quote includes design, permitting, fabrication, and installation. Channel letter sets typically run $3,000–$8,000 installed. Monument signs run $5,000–$15,000. Pylon signs range from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on height, cabinet count, and structural engineering. Digital Watchfire EMC pricing depends on pitch and size.
Are you licensed, insured, and UL-certified?
Yes. Tri-State Signs is fully licensed, insured, and UL-certified for electrical signage. We carry general liability, workers' comp, and auto coverage on every job and provide certificates on request.
Do you handle national multi-site sign programs?
Yes. National sign programs is a dedicated division. We manage multi-site rollouts for franchise systems and national chains, including permit navigation, fabrication consistency, scheduling coordination, and field installation supervision.
How do I start a sign project?
Submit the quote form at https://tristatesigns.com/quote (six quick steps, takes 2-3 minutes), call (513) 942-7446, or email sales@tri-statesigns.com. We respond within one business day with next steps and a project timeline.