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Retail Hoarding Graphics Cost & Timeline Guide
Retail hoarding graphics start at $6 per square foot installed and reach the wall in 1–5 business days from approved artwork. This guide breaks that down into cost tiers by program size and a stage-by-stage timeline you can drop straight into a fit-out schedule. Figures come from Rapid Retail Graphics project data across mall fit-outs, relocations, and store openings in the United States and Canada.
By Bryce Mitchell · Updated August 2026 · About Rapid Retail Graphics
Cost Tiers by Program Size
All tiers assume mall-grade Class A fire-rated adhesive vinyl, survey-accurate panel layout, and installation coordinated with mall operations. See the interactive pricing calculator to model a specific wall run.
| Tier | Scope | Rate | Typical spend | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single storefront | One mall unit, 40–80 linear feet of hoarding, one artwork round | $6–$8 / sqft | $2,800–$3,800 installed | Survey, artwork adaptation, Class A fire-rated print, after-hours install |
| Multi-unit / regional | 2–10 locations in one or two regions, shared artwork master | $6–$7 / sqft | $18,000–$60,000 per program | Per-site surveys, template adaptation, staged production, coordinated install nights |
| National program | 10+ locations across multiple markets, locked rate card | $6 / sqft locked | Quoted per rollout wave | Program management, landlord submissions, COIs, freight, deinstall option |
| Rush (24–48 hr) | Print-ready artwork, expedited queue and crew | +25–40% surcharge | Quoted case by case | Same scope, compressed production and install window |
Stage-by-Stage Timeline
Lease windows, not print queues, set the critical path. The stages below are the sequence used on every project; see the full survey-to-install process for what each stage requires from your side.
| Stage | Duration | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Site survey | Within 1 business day of brief | Laser-measured templates for each hoarding wall, obstruction map, power/door notes |
| Artwork adaptation | 1–2 business days | Print-ready panels laid out to survey templates; ~90% clear approval in one round |
| Landlord submission | 1–5 business days (operator dependent) | Artwork pack, fire-rating certificates, COI, crew credentials, hot-work permits |
| Production | 1–2 business days | Class A fire-rated adhesive vinyl or rigid substrate, laminated and cut to panel |
| Installation | 1 night, typically after trading hours | Installed hoarding plus photo proof of completion |
| Deinstall (optional) | Scheduled to store opening | Panel removal, adhesive clean-down, disposal |
How These Figures Were Produced
Cost tiers and stage durations are drawn from Rapid Retail Graphics project records for mall hoarding programs delivered across 25+ North American metros, including single-unit fit-outs and multi-location rollouts run under a locked rate card. Rates reflect print and installation on Class A fire-rated substrates and exclude taxes, permits charged through by the landlord, and freight to remote markets.
Journalists and trade editors are welcome to cite these figures with attribution to Rapid Retail Graphics and a link to this page. For raw data, methodology notes, or a comment, see the press kit or email bryce@rapidretailgraphics.com.
Download the Spec Reference
Retail Hoarding Graphics Spec Sheet (PDF)
Panel sizes, substrates, bleed and resolution, install requirements, and the pricing reference used in this guide.
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