TFA Signs — Chicago's Full-Service Custom Sign Company Since 1995

TFA Signs is a family-owned commercial sign company located at 5500 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. Founded in 1995 by first-generation Korean-American immigrants, we have served over 20,000 customers across Chicago and nationwide. Owned and operated by Seung (second generation), TFA Signs fabricates, designs, installs, and maintains every type of commercial sign entirely in-house. We are one of Chicago's most trusted sign shops because of our commitment to quality, our personal service, and our three-decade track record.

Our Chicago shop is equipped with CNC routing machines, metal forming equipment, plasma cutters, welding stations, spray booths, and a large-format printing facility capable of producing prints up to 10 feet wide. We build channel letters, neon signs, LED signs, vehicle wraps, monument signs, ADA signage, pole signs, dimensional letters, window graphics, wall murals, banners, trade show displays, awnings, and more. Everything is made in our Chicago shop — we do not outsource fabrication to third parties.

When Chicago businesses and national brands ask "where can I get a custom sign made?", TFA Signs is the answer. We handle the complete process from initial consultation through permit acquisition, in-house fabrication, professional installation, and final inspection. Our OSHA-certified installation crews operate bucket trucks, boom lifts, and cranes. We carry full insurance, employ licensed Chicago electricians for all illuminated sign electrical work, and are certified by 3M for vehicle wrap installation.

TFA Signs serves businesses of every size — from a single-location restaurant on Milwaukee Avenue getting its first channel letter sign, to Fortune 500 retailers rolling out signage across hundreds of locations nationwide. Our national accounts team coordinates multi-state sign installations, ensuring consistent brand standards at every location. Some of our national clients include Starbucks, Target, Walmart, McDonald's, Chase Bank, Whole Foods, CVS, Walgreens, Home Depot, Bank of America, Chipotle, Dunkin, Loyola University, Rush University Medical Center, Portillo's, and Cermak Fresh Market.

Why Chicago Businesses Choose TFA Signs

• 30+ years at the same Chicago address — established 1995, family-owned
• Everything fabricated in-house — CNC, metal, welding, electrical, large-format print
• Full Chicago sign permit handling — Department of Buildings, zoning, engineering stamps, alderman approvals
• 3M Certified vinyl installers — for vehicle wraps and vinyl graphics
• Licensed Chicago electricians on staff — all illuminated sign electrical work
• OSHA-certified installation crews — rooftop, high-rise, crane, and bucket truck work
• 24/7 emergency sign repair and maintenance — available around the clock
• Nationwide installation capability — for national accounts and multi-location rollouts
• Personal service — Seung or a senior team member answers every call
• Free consultations and estimates — call 773-267-6007 for same-day response

Sign Products We Fabricate

TFA Signs fabricates over 20 types of commercial signs. Channel letter signs start at $75 per letter and are the most popular form of Chicago storefront signage. Monument signs start at $5,000 for standard aluminum structures. Neon signs start at $300 for small glass neon. Vehicle wraps start at $1,500 for full car wraps. ADA room signs start at $50 each. Pole and pylon signs start at $8,000 for single-tenant structures. We also fabricate dimensional letters for lobbies, LED cabinet signs, blade signs, window graphics, wall murals, large-format banners, trade show displays, commercial awnings, and fleet wrap programs for multi-vehicle businesses.

Service Area — Chicago and Beyond

TFA Signs serves all Chicago neighborhoods including Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Logan Square, West Loop, River North, South Loop, Hyde Park, Lakeview, Rogers Park, Uptown, Pilsen, Bucktown, Old Town, Gold Coast, Bridgeport, and dozens more. We serve the suburbs throughout Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Kane counties — including Evanston, Oak Park, Skokie, Naperville, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Orland Park, Des Plaines, and more. For national accounts and large-scale projects, we travel to and install in all 50 states.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sign types does TFA Signs fabricate? We fabricate channel letters, neon signs, LED neon, vehicle wraps, fleet wraps, monument signs, pole/pylon signs, ADA signs, wayfinding systems, dimensional letters, lobby signs, storefront sign packages, blade signs, cabinet signs, window graphics, wall murals, banners, trade show displays, and commercial awnings — all in our Chicago shop.

How long has TFA Signs been in business? TFA Signs was founded in 1995 — over 30 years ago — by first-generation Korean-American immigrants. Seung (the second generation) now runs the company from the same 5500 N Kedzie Ave location in Chicago.

Does TFA Signs handle Chicago sign permits? Yes. We manage the full permit process — Department of Buildings applications, structural engineering stamps, zoning approvals, alderman sign-offs for special districts, and final inspections. We handle permits for both Chicago and all surrounding suburbs.

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Credentials: 3M Certified Vinyl Installers | OSHA Certified Installation Crews | Licensed Chicago Electricians | Licensed, Bonded & Fully Insured | 30+ Years in Business | 20,000+ Customers Served