Pollitt Signs and Graphics
LED Signs & Electronic Message Centers
Programmable Watchfire LED message centers, installed and wired in-house by our own licensed electricians, with permitting handled by our in-house permit department.
Since 1947
BBB A+ Rated
Watchfire LED Distributor
Licensed & Insured
Certified Electricians
As an authorized Watchfire distributor, we provide programmable electronic message centers (EMCs) for businesses, churches, schools, and municipalities. Watchfire displays let you change your message in real time — offers, hours, events, even time, temperature, and weather — using cloud-based Ignite software we train your team to run. Because our licensed electricians are on staff, we wire and hook up every sign ourselves instead of subcontracting the electrical work, and our in-house permit department handles the zoning approvals and brightness or size variances most municipalities require for an EMC. Every display is backed by Watchfire's 5-year parts-and-labor warranty and 10-year parts-availability guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What warranty comes with a Watchfire LED sign?
- Every Watchfire display carries the manufacturer's 5-year parts-and-labor warranty, plus a 10-year guarantee on parts availability. As an authorized Watchfire distributor with licensed electricians on staff, we can also handle any warranty service or electrical troubleshooting ourselves instead of routing you to a subcontractor.
- Do I need a permit for an LED sign?
- Yes. Most municipalities in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania require a permit for electronic message centers, and many set specific rules on brightness, dimming, animation, and size. Our in-house permit department handles the entire application and variance process, including the local zoning boards we work with regularly across Harford County, Cecil County, and the surrounding region.
- How much does an LED sign cost?
- It depends on the sign's size, pixel pitch (resolution), whether it's single-color or full-color, and the structure it's mounted on — a small monochrome message center costs far less than a large full-color pylon display. Because every project is different, we quote each sign individually after looking at your site and viewing distance.
- How do I update the content on my sign, and who do I call if something goes wrong?
- Every sign we install includes training on Watchfire's Ignite software, so your staff can update messages, schedule content, and add features like time, temperature, and weather from any internet-connected device. And because our own electricians wire and hook up every sign during installation, if there's ever an electrical issue, you're calling the people who built it — not waiting on a third-party subcontractor.
One shop, every step
How We Work
From first sketch to final installation, every step happens under our roof with our people. No subcontractors. No handoffs.
01
Consultation
Free on-site evaluation. We assess your location, discuss your vision, and recommend the right sign for your business.
02
Design
Our designers create custom concepts tailored to your brand. You stay involved at every step until the design is right.
03
Permitting
Our full-time permit department handles all paperwork and local regulations so you don't have to.
04
Fabrication
Every sign is built in our Havre de Grace facility by trained sign-builders. No subcontractors.
05
Installation
Our own crews handle every installation. Licensed electricians on staff for illuminated signs.
06
Service
Maintenance, repair, and refurbishment for the life of your sign. We stand behind our work.
Ready to discuss your electronic & led displays project?
We'll visit your site, assess your needs, and provide a free, no-obligation estimate.