Custom Woodwork That Tells Your Story

Custom Woodwork That Tells Your Story

Traditional Signage and Expert Finishes

View our portfolio of hand-carved signs, custom gold leafing, and restorative carpentry. We bring decades of experience to every project to ensure the final result captures the character and quality of your business or home.

Bringing authentic New England craftsmanship to your front door.

Now Shipping Our Custom Signs and Handcrafted Goods Nationwide

While our big structural jobs and restoration projects are still focused within 50 miles of Portsmouth, we’ve decided to make our smaller items available to everyone. You can now order our custom signs and handcrafted pieces and have them shipped anywhere in the country.

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Take a look at our custom signage, wood restorations, and carpentry across New England.

Crafting a Legacy: Our Project Gallery

We believe that high-quality signage and custom woodwork do more than just mark a location; they bring warmth and personality to a home or business. This gallery highlights our work in hand-lettering, gold leafing, and wood restoration. For over 30 years, A Sure Sign & Design has focused on the small details that ensure your property makes a lasting first impression. From hand-carved welcome signs to full storefront transformations, we use time-tested techniques to deliver modern durability and professional results.

A vertical street-level photograph featuring a prominent round black hanging sign with a decorative gold 'PR' monogram in the foreground. In the background, a large historic stone building with a clock tower and green roof, identified as City Hall, is visible under a cloudy sky. A black flag with a circular 'P' logo and an American flag are flying from buildings in the mid-ground. The scene captures an urban, historical setting with brick architectural details and green foliage.
A photograph of a vintage-style hanging outdoor sign for 'Gram's Homemade Ice Cream'. The sign is rectangular with a reddish-orange background and features a 3D-effect illustration of a chocolate chip ice cream cone. The business name is written in an elegant cream-colored script font. The sign is mounted to a red brick building with black shutters using decorative black iron brackets. The image is taken from a low angle looking up, creating a nostalgic and inviting feel typical of a traditional ice cream parlor.
A close-up photograph of a circular, dark red property sign hanging from an ornamental wrought iron bracket attached to a light-colored wooden post. The sign features the name 'LINCOLN HILL' arched at the top in gold serif lettering, a large '799' in the center, and 'South Street' written in a script font at the bottom. A small graphic of a house and an evergreen tree is positioned between the name and the address number. The background consists of dense green foliage and trees in soft focus, suggesting an upscale residential or park setting during the day.
A young boy smiling behind a large, oval, dark wood sign for 'Garland Stables'. The sign features gold-leaf lettering for the brand name, a silver horse graphic, and green text for services like 'Training', 'Lessons', 'Sales', and 'Boarding'. The setting is a bright, sunlit outdoor area with grass and a backdrop of dense green trees.
A low-angle outdoor photograph of a hanging business sign for 'BREAKING NEW GROUNDS Coffee & Tea'. The circular sign features a 3D white teapot in the center against a brown background, with a dark green border containing the shop's name in gold-colored serif text. A light-colored ribbon-style banner wraps around the circle with 'Coffee & Tea' text. To the left of the sign is a traditional black street lantern attached to a brick building. The background is a flat, overcast sky, giving the image a somber yet classic feel.
A sharp, daytime photograph of an exterior hanging sign for a business named 'COASTAL JEWELERS'. The sign is a large navy blue rectangle with a thin gold border. The text 'COASTAL JEWELERS' is prominently displayed in embossed gold serif lettering. Below the name is a gold diamond logo enclosing a stylized 'C', and at the bottom, the words 'TOURMALINE & FINE JEWELRY' are written in a smaller gold font. The sign is suspended by a black decorative wrought iron bracket attached to a white building. The background shows a clear, bright blue sky, a wooden utility pole, and a glimpse of a street with a sidewalk.
An oval-shaped, carved wooden business sign for 'Exeter Jewelers' hanging from a red brick building. The sign features a textured dark green background with raised gold lettering in a stylized font. To the right of the text is a graphic of a faceted blue and white diamond with a white sparkle effect. The sign is bordered by concentric red and black rings and is mounted on a traditional black metal bracket against a multi-story brick exterior with arched windows visible in the background.
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From custom business signs to woodworking for your home, we bring thirty years of experience to every piece we make.

Let’s build something great together

We believe quality craftsmanship should be built to last. Whether you need a hand-lettered gold leaf sign or a full storefront restoration, we’ll work right alongside you to create something that stands out and looks exactly the way you want it to.

Serving New England & Nationwide (Custom Signage)

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Custom handcrafted signs and woodworking based in Rye, New Hampshire. We specialize in business signage, residential signs, and custom wood projects, serving New England and clients nationwide.

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