Location and Projects
Address
2180 Palm Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94403
Use our bidding system to
request a quote
Discount Signs Photos
Discount Signs
Discount Signs is a full-service sign company that has been in business since 1993. We have our own in-house graphic design department and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
We can fabricate and install Dimensional Lettering, Neon and LED Channel Lettering, Custom Light Boxes and Pylon Signs, Pan & Embossed Sign Faces, Routed Letters & Faces, Vehicle Graphics, ADA Signage....
Whether you provide us finished artwork or we design the signs for you, we always make sure that you review and approve proofs of your sign layouts before we begin construction. Once your signs have been completed, we can install them, ship them to you or you can pick them up at our office if your business is located in our area.
We look forward to making you a happy customer!
From BuildZoom: Discount Signs, 2180 Palm Ave, San Mateo, CA (Employee: Isaac Lee) holds a Electrical Signs, General Building license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 117 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Discount Signs, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Discount Signs Contact Information
Phone Number: (650) 333-6688
Address: 2180 Palm Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
Discount Signs San Mateo
Quality
117
99th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Discount Signs has a BuildZoom score of 117, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
|
40 projects
|
2025 |
|
51 projects
|
2024 |
|
64 projects
|
2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Discount Signs has worked on at least
155.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
|
4 projects
|
Commercial Renovations |
|
4 projects
|
Home Additions |
|
147 projects
|
Signage projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Discount Signs mostly works on
signage project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
|
40 projects
|
< $5k |
|
69 projects
|
$5k-$20k |
|
11 projects
|
$20k-$50k |
|
4 projects
|
$50k-$100k |
|
4 projects
|
$100k-$250k |
|
1 project
|
$500k-$1mil |
|
1 project
|
$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $6,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
1st/f: new living space (n) media w/wet bar (n) family bedroom 2 (n) bathrooms remodel (e) bedroom & (n) interior stair (906 sf) 2md/f: remodel (e) kitchen bathroom living, dinning & bedroom. addition (n) master suite (n) den & bathroom. infill lightwell @ middle & south. remove sliding door for bedroom
Valuation:
$650,000
Permit #:
202402145919
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Installation of (1) exterior building facade signs- non illuminated installation of (2) exterior directional signs- illuminated sign type b1/s001 and s003- directonal- illuminated- 17.5 sq ft each sign type a4.1/s005- building facade sign- non illuminated - 70.83 sq ft
Valuation:
$27,745
Permit #:
BLD24-01237
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$2,292
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - non fire sprinklered building : second floor - front entry addition to addition 21 sf to increase the size the hallway; 2nd floor kitchen master bedroom bathroom remodel adding a stackable washer & dryer & adding a (n) bathroom total remodel area @ 552 sq ft ; converting 379.38 sf of existing garage space to living space revision #1 - remove exterior approved... see more
Valuation:
$159,278
Permit #:
BD-2022-286500
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: -install (1) illuminated wall sign on mall exterior and (3) illuminated wall signs on mall interior for ysl saint laurent each sign weighs less than 20 lbs
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025 093387 CI
Status:
issued
Fee:
$650
Permit Type:
Retail
Building Type:
N/A
Install (2) illuminated wall signs and (2) illuminated sign cabinets onto existing monument sign bases for fortinet. approved by planning under pln24-00628
Valuation:
$28,000
Permit #:
BLD25-00219
Status:
triage
Fee:
$683
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement for tiger tea to (e) fire sprinklered building (remodel @ 265 sf): building ada service counter ada auto door opener and relocate equipment plumbing fixtures and electrical outlet (no hvac and lighting work). *deferred signage work.*
Valuation:
$63,801
Permit #:
BD-2023-288030
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Re-face (1) existing monument sign and install (3) non-illuminated wall signs for public storage (bldg) *connected to pln25-0234
Valuation:
$5,500
Permit #:
B25-0129
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,081
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: -install (1) illuminated wall sign and (1) non-illuminated projecting sign for kohler each sign weighs less than 20 lbs
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025 091570 CI
Status:
issued
Fee:
$650
Permit Type:
Retail
Building Type:
N/A
Us bank. install 5 illuminated signs remove 2 install parking panel and remove another parking panel and stencil
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
SG-2022-286868
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Qty 1: l-sym-84-p lexus logo 7'-0"x9'-7 o/a led illum qty 1: l-dn-18 individual letters (18 led illum. lexus dealer letters reading lexus stevens creek )(ch) qty 1: l-dn-18 individual letters (18 led illum. lexus dealer letters reading reception )(ch) qty 1: l-dn-18 individual letters (18 led illum. lexus dealer letters reading service & parts center ‘')(ch)
Valuation:
$31,320
Permit #:
BLD23-70147
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,288
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing wall signs with new due to rebrand same company name. (1) 3'10.56x25'0 single face. illminated wall sign to be installed on side elevation sign copy digital realty 1x12v-60w transforer 1 circuit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E202410037247
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: suite 2647 for fp movement to install (1) wall mounted sign weighs 30 lbs illuminated store tenant improvement is under plan check 25-120992
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025 131388 CI
Status:
issued
Fee:
$650
Permit Type:
Retail
Building Type:
N/A
Pln24-0663-install(1) illuminated wall sign (2) non-illuminated signs for marugame udon. (bldg elec)
Valuation:
$11,000
Permit #:
CB25-0009
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,036
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of (2) exterior building facade signs- non illuminated sign type a4.1/s001a- 36.56 sq ft sign type a4.1/s001b- 51.00 sq ft
Valuation:
$16,569
Permit #:
BLD24-01235
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,282
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hertz replace & re-face(2) exterior cabinet led sign; (1)interior 18sf logo sign replacement; (n) 23 sf sign on southeast wall of (e) store; (n)47.4 sf sign on (e) pole on southwest portion of parcel; session id: 251-323-724 session url: https://studio.bluebeam.com/join.html?id=251-323-724 it is the permittee’s obligation and responsibility to ensure that all work associated with this... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2022-00976
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,657
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Re-face (1) existing monument sign and install (3) non-illuminated wall signs for public storage
Valuation:
$5,500
Permit #:
PREBLD25-0398
Status:
approved
Fee:
$94
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replaceme existing wall signs with new due to rebrand. same company name (1) 3'10.56 x 25'7 single face. illuminated wall sign to be installed on front elevation. sign copy digital realty
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E202410037246
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (1) wall-mounted illuminated channel letter sign radiant waxing (to replace lunchbox wax"). each letter weighs less than 10 lbs per contractor. ** it is a turn key tenant occupancy with no change in use or occupancy **
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022 669716 CI
Status:
issued
Fee:
$272
Permit Type:
Retail
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: -install of (1) illuminated channel letter wall sign on mall interior for nespresso each letter weighs less than 10 pounds
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025 120783 CI
Status:
issued
Fee:
$650
Permit Type:
Retail
Building Type:
N/A
Install sign for wingstop scope of work: 1) install (1) wall-mounted illuminated channel-letter sign. sign weighs less than 50 lbs per contractor rep. ** restaurant's tenant improvement is under plan check 21-039241 **
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022 667619 CI
Status:
issued
Fee:
$272
Permit Type:
Restaurant
Building Type:
N/A
Discount Signs Reviews
BuildZoom hasn't received any reviews for Discount Signs. Click here to be alerted when reviews are posted about them.
Verified License
BuildZoom confirmed this contractor's license
Discount Signs License info
Verified License
| License # | 759380 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical Signs, General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of January 2026.
Verify this license's status for Discount Signs at the California Contractors State License Board.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
Inactive License
| License # | 759380 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Butte County |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- According to the Butte County, CA, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for Discount Signs at the Butte County, CA.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
117
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Starnet Insurance Company |
654
Permits
- Building permit records show that Discount Signs has worked on 654 permitted projects.
Discount Signs Employees
IL
Isaac Lee
Sole Owner