A Sign for the Times - Solar Time Signs

A few weeks ago, I was giving a presentation to the Long and Foster Norfolk office and I had the good fortune to meet Brian and Debbie Foxwell of Solar Time Signs.

The sign company we have been using for years is....well...let's just say.....adequate. Yes, they install our post signs. Yes, they are usually up within 7-10 business days. However, they just don't seem to care too much about what the product looks like. The signs are often damaged, posts not painted well and installed so poorly that the slightest breeze sends them to an awkward angle.

Brian and Debbie, as Realtors themselves, experienced the frustration we have all been living with regarding our signs. Fortunately for all of us, the Foxwell's decided to do something about it and formed Solar Time Signs.

Solar Time Signs goes the extra mile in customer service, a quality product and quality installation and take-down.

For example:

1. They confirm receipt for your sign order and keep you apprised of the installation progress.

2. Brian drives a clean truck & trailer and dresses professionally with a logo'ed shirt.

3. After Brian digs the hole for the sign, he takes the dirt with him so as to not leave a pile in the yard.

4. When the sign is removed, they fill the hole back up.

5. Brian builds the signs himself to withstand the elements.

6. The upper sign rider is secured by metal pins and the rider doesn't blow off.

7. The large sign is doubly secured to prevent it from being damaged or falling off.

8. Brian will take the riders from your temp sign and move them to your post sign. He will also remove your temp sign if you desire.

9. Brian will install a sturdy flyer box, with or without a solar light, to the sign. The box is secured with one way screws so it won't be stolen. There is also a plastic sleeve to hold one flyer so the box never loks empty.

10. Want Brian to fill your flyer box? Just send him your flyers prior to installation!

11. Solar Time Signs offers signs with or without a solar light. The light doesn't require any maintenance on your part and is operated by sunlight. Once it gets dark, your sign will be illuminated for up to 6 hours. The light is strong enough to draw attention to the sign but suttle enough not to disturb the neighbors.

The cost for Solar Time Signs is only a few dollars more than our current company. The service and quality make the additional investment well worth it. My clients have been very happy with their signs - especially that the signs can easily be seen at night.

Currently, Solar Time Signs services Southeast Virginia and Northeast North Carolina. Hopefully, the Foxwell's will find much success and be able to expand their business across the Commonwealth of Virginia and into North Carolina and beyond! Even better, they are members of Active Rain! You can view Debra's profile here.

Tina in Virginia