THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY SIGN COMPANY RIGHT ACROSS THE RIVER.
Tri-State Signs is a full-service Northern Kentucky sign company — 20 minutes from Covington, Newport, and Florence. We design, fabricate, permit, install, and service commercial signage across Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties. Channel letters, monument signs, pylon signs, digital LED, wayfinding, and ADA — built in our Hamilton, OH shop and installed by our own crews throughout NKY.
YOUR LOCAL NKY SIGN SHOP.
From Covington riverfront restaurants to Florence retail centers and Newport on the Levee storefronts — we've been the Northern Kentucky sign company businesses trust since 1994. Same number, same crews, same shop. Across the river is a 20-minute drive.
- 30+ years serving Northern Kentucky — established 1994
- 20 minutes from Covington, Newport, and Florence from our Hamilton, OH shop
- We pull permits in every NKY city — Covington, Newport, Florence, Fort Mitchell, Erlanger, Independence, and more
- In-house design, engineering, fabrication, installation, and service
- UL-certified electrical signage; fully licensed and insured
- Bucket trucks and crane crews for installs throughout NKY
WHAT WE BUILD FOR NKY.
Channel Letters
LED-illuminated channel letters fabricated in our shop — face-lit, halo-lit, or open-face. Installed across Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties.
See workMonument Signs
Brick, stone, aluminum, or HDU monument signs engineered to Northern Kentucky and individual city zoning code.
See workPylon & Pole Signs
High-rise pylon signs for retail centers along I-71/75 and AA Highway corridors — wind-load engineered, crane-installed.
See workWall & Building Signs
Storefront wall signs, cabinets, and architectural blade signs for Northern Kentucky retail, office, and industrial buildings.
See workDigital LED / Watchfire EMC
Watchfire electronic message centers and digital displays — installed, permitted, and serviced across Northern Kentucky.
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Interior wayfinding, ADA tactile signs, and lobby dimensional letters for Northern Kentucky offices, healthcare, and campuses.
See workNKY CITIES & COUNTIES WE SERVE.
Our crews install signs across all of Northern Kentucky — from riverfront Covington and Newport to retail along Mall Road in Florence, the I-75 corridor through Erlanger and Crestview Hills, and the AA Highway through Campbell County.
FROM CALL TO LIT-UP SIGN.
- 01
Site Survey & Consultation
We come on-site in Covington, Newport, Florence — anywhere in NKY — measure the elevation, review city zoning, and confirm what's allowed.
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Design & Engineering
Our in-house team produces renderings, structural drawings, and electrical specs — UL-listed where required.
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Permit Acquisition
We pull every permit with the right NKY city or county — Covington, Newport, Florence, Boone, Kenton, Campbell — so you don't chase paperwork.
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Fabrication in Hamilton, OH
Built in our shop, 20 minutes north — channel letters, cabinets, monuments, and waterjet components.
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Permitted Installation
Our crews install in NKY with bucket trucks or cranes and pull final inspections.
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Service & Maintenance
When something needs attention — LED, face, electrical, storm damage — we're the same number you called the first time.
"Steve and the Tri-State Signs team have 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
WE'VE WORKED FOR
FREQUENTLY ASKED.
Are you a Northern Kentucky sign company?
Yes. While our shop is in Hamilton, Ohio — about 20 minutes from Covington — Tri-State Signs has been the go-to sign company for Northern Kentucky businesses since 1994. We design, fabricate, permit, install, and service commercial signage across Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties, including Covington, Newport, Florence, Fort Mitchell, Erlanger, Independence, Burlington, Hebron, and Union.
Do you pull sign permits in Northern Kentucky?
Yes. We handle permit acquisition end-to-end in every NKY jurisdiction — Covington, Newport, Florence, Fort Mitchell, Fort Thomas, Bellevue, Erlanger, Crestview Hills, Independence, Burlington, Hebron, Union, Walton, and the unincorporated areas of Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties — including zoning variances and engineered drawings.
How much does a commercial sign cost in Northern Kentucky?
Channel letter sets typically run $3,000–$8,000 installed. Monument signs run $5,000–$15,000. Pylon signs along I-71/75 corridors range from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on height and tenant cabinets. Every quote includes design, NKY permitting, fabrication, and installation.
How long does sign installation take in Northern Kentucky?
Standard channel letters and monument signs typically take 4–8 weeks from approval through install, including NKY permitting timelines. Larger pylon signs and custom fabrication run 8–12 weeks. Service calls and face replacements are usually scheduled same-day or next-day.
Where in Northern Kentucky do you install signs?
Throughout Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties — Covington, Newport, Florence, Fort Mitchell, Fort Thomas, Bellevue, Dayton, Ludlow, Park Hills, Crescent Springs, Edgewood, Erlanger, Crestview Hills, Villa Hills, Independence, Burlington, Hebron, Union, Walton, Highland Heights, Cold Spring, Alexandria, and Wilder.
Are you licensed and insured for work in Kentucky?
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 Kentucky job and provide certificates of insurance on request.
HIRE NORTHERN KENTUCKY'S SIGN COMPANY
Tell us about your NKY project. We'll come back with a plan, a permit path, and a price.
9077 Sutton Place, Hamilton, OH 45011