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 Chicago-area businesses for three decades. Seung Park (second generation) leads day-to-day operations, and TFA Signs designs, fabricates, installs, and maintains commercial signs of every type. First Ad Signs Inc. (TFA Signs) is listed by the City of Chicago as an active Class E general contractor, license TGC101080 (as of August 11, 2026); verify current license and insurance in the City of Chicago licensed-contractor directory.

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. Design and fabrication happen at our Chicago shop; specialized engineering, electrical work, and remote installation may involve qualified partners.

When Chicago businesses 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, fabrication, professional installation, and final inspection. Our experienced installation crews operate bucket trucks, boom lifts, and cranes, and electrical work is performed by an appropriately licensed electrical contractor for each project.

TFA Signs serves businesses of every size — from a single-location restaurant on Milwaukee Avenue getting its first channel letter sign, to multi-location businesses coordinating signage across several sites. Our genuine portfolio includes clients such as JenCare, Rush University Medical Center, Riot Fest, Loyola University, Fatso's Last Stand, and Cermak Fresh Market. TFA Signs is Chicago-based; ask about coverage outside Chicagoland.

Why Chicago Businesses Choose TFA Signs

• 30+ years at the same Chicago address — established 1995, family-owned
• Fabrication at our own Chicago shop — CNC, metal, welding, large-format print
• Full Chicago sign permit handling — Department of Buildings, zoning, engineering stamps, alderman approvals
• Experienced installation crews — rooftop, high-rise, crane, and bucket truck work
• Emergency sign service available — call to confirm availability
• Chicago-based — ask about coverage outside Chicagoland
• Personal service — Seung or a senior team member answers every call
• Free consultations and estimates — call 773-267-6007 for fast response — call for current availability

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 Chicagoland

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. TFA Signs is Chicago-based; ask about coverage outside Chicagoland.

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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About: Family-operated sign company | Founded 1995 | 30+ Years in Business

Licensing: First Ad Signs Inc. (TFA Signs) is listed by the City of Chicago as an active Class E general contractor, license TGC101080 (as of August 11, 2026). Verify current license and insurance in the City of Chicago licensed-contractor directory.