Approved sign shop scheme
Why become an approved sign shop?
Becoming a Lakeside Group Approved Sign Shop demonstrates that your business consistently follows best practice for the manufacture of traffic signs. Our audit verifies that reflective materials are stored, processed and applied correctly, helping maintain product performance, traceability and compliance throughout the production process.
Approved status provides reassurance to local authorities, contractors and end users that your sign shop works to recognised quality standards and is committed to producing durable, compliant traffic signs.
What does the audit cover?
Our audit reviews every stage of the sign manufacturing process, including:
- Material receipt and storage
- Batch traceability and record keeping
- Printing and equipment calibration
- Cutting and processing
- Lamination and protective overlays
- Assembly and finishing
- Quality verification and retroreflectivity testing
- Packaging and transportation
Every stage is assessed to ensure reflective materials perform as intended and continue to meet manufacturer recommendations. Learn more about the audit process in our blog: Behind the Scenes of a Traffic Sign Shop Audit >
Why the audit matters
A traffic sign is only as good as the processes used to manufacture it. Even premium reflective sheeting can suffer reduced performance if it is stored incorrectly, contaminated during production or applied outside manufacturer guidelines.
Our audit helps minimise these risks by ensuring approved sign shops maintain consistent procedures, accurate records and high manufacturing standards.
Benefits of becoming an Approved Sign Shop
For approved sign shops
- Independent recognition of your manufacturing standards
- Greater confidence when tendering for contracts
- Improved process consistency and quality control
- Ongoing technical support from Lakeside Group
- Eligibility for applicable manufacturer warranties
For your customers
- Confidence in sign quality
- Full material traceability
- Durable, compliant traffic signs
- Reduced risk of premature failures
- Assurance that recognised manufacturing standards have been followed
The network
Trusted by leading UK traffic sign manufacturers, our Approved Sign Shop network continues to grow as more businesses demonstrate their commitment to quality, traceability and compliance through successful annual audits. To see our list of Approved Sign Shops, click the link at the bottom of this page.
Ready to become an Approved Sign Shop?
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your quality processes, demonstrate your commitment to compliance or provide additional reassurance to customers, our team can guide you through every stage of the approval process. Contact us to discuss becoming part of our Approved Sign Shop network.