YOUR IMAGE IS OUR BUSINESS
Southeastern Connecticut's premier sign shop — custom signs, vehicle wraps, trophies, and more since 1999.
What We Do
DEDICATED
SERVICES
From concept to installation, we handle every detail — design, fabrication, permits, and beyond.
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From channel letters to monument signs, we design and fabricate custom signage for businesses of all sizes.
BOOK NOWTROPHIES & PLAQUES
Custom trophies, crystal awards, wood plaques, and engraved recognition pieces for every occasion.
BOOK NOWPROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
Business cards, branded merchandise, and print collateral to keep your brand top of mind.
BOOK NOWCUSTOM DECALS
Window decals, wall wraps, and die-cut vinyl graphics for vehicles, storefronts, and more.
BOOK NOWSIGN REPAIR & DIAGNOSIS
We diagnose and repair lighted signs, storm damage, and worn fixtures to get you back up fast.
BOOK NOWVEHICLE WRAPS & LETTERING
Full and partial wraps, fleet graphics, and lettering using high-performance UV-resistant vinyl.
BOOK NOWPERMIT EXPEDITING
Let us do all the work. We will pull your permits for you! We weren't kidding when we said we do it all.
FREE SITE SURVEYS
Most companies will charge you a fee to do a site survey. At Critical Signs our experts will travel to you for FREE.
IN-HOUSE DESIGN
Our designers will work with you one on one to render high quality designs for your job.
BEFORE & AFTER
Drag the handle to see the transformation
Storm-Damaged Channel Letters — Restored
Blank Storefront — Full Signage Package
WHY CHOOSE US
Born and raised in Waterford, CT, Critical Signs has been crafting custom signage, vehicle wraps, trophies, and graphics for southeastern Connecticut businesses since 1999. We handle every detail — from design through installation.
Over 25 years serving Connecticut businesses — from race cars to full commercial fleets, storefronts to stadium signage. Our 4,500 sq ft fabrication shop on Route 85 in Waterford handles every project in-house, from first render to final bolt.
We use only industry-grade vinyl, UV-resistant overlaminate, and commercial substrates — from 3M and Avery Dennison films to aluminum composite panels and routed HDU foam. Every product is engineered to perform outdoors for years without fading, peeling, or cracking.
Unlike most sign shops that charge for consultations, our team will come to your location, assess your space, measure exact dimensions, and evaluate mounting conditions — all at no cost. You get a precise quote without any guesswork or surprise fees.
Sign permits can be complicated, slow, and frustrating. We've navigated hundreds of local and state applications across Connecticut. We prepare all required drawings, submit to the municipality, field inspector questions, and follow through to approval — so you never have to step foot in a town hall.
OUR TEAM
From conception to fabrication, our tight-knit crew works diligently to ensure your signage exceeds expectations.
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Owners
Lindsay Brewer
Graphic Arts / Production
Aidan Griffin
Graphic Arts / Production
Silvestre Cortez
Tint Master
Nicki Reeves
Lead Installer / Production
Shawn & Jenn Monahan
Owners
Lindsay Brewer
Graphic Arts / Production
Aidan Griffin
Graphic Arts / Production
SEE WHAT OUR SATISFIED CUSTOMERS SAY
Mike D.
""Critical Signs did an outstanding job on our fleet wrap. The design team worked with us one-on-one and the final result exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend them to any business in the area."
FIND US
Critical Signs1068 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-7446 · Mon–Fri 8am–4pmGet Directions →