Baldwin Sign Co.

Recent electrical permits show what the shop builds: halo-lit channel letters for the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, a new channel letter set for Pullman Urgent Care, a sign for a beer stand inside GESA Field, and LED retrofits on a pharmacy sign in Chewelah and a car wash in Cheney. The state insures the crew, in the 21 to 30 range, under classes for sign erection, metal sign manufacturing, plastic cutting and forming, and shop sign painting. Public-works filings run from 2006 on, mostly as a subcontractor, for Washington State University, Samaritan Healthcare, Spokane Public Schools, Central Valley, Mead, Eastern Washington University and the City of Spokane. The company advertises U.L. listed work. This is a commercial sign shop. It fits a storefront, restaurant or taphouse that wants a full sign package, a business replacing a tired cabinet or pole sign, or an owner converting older illuminated signs to LED. It also suits school districts and public facilities running prevailing-wage projects. Framing, structural carpentry and residential remodeling sit outside what Baldwin does. The state lists Nicol Whipple and Jon Whipple as principals since 2003. Before a sign goes up, pin down the scope in writing: who handles the city or county sign permit, who provides power to the location, and whether removing the old sign and patching the wall or fascia is included. Ask how changes are priced if the landlord or the city asks for a different size or placement partway through. For illuminated signs, ask what the warranty covers on LEDs and power supplies, since Spokane winters are hard on exterior electrical. Confirm that the crew will haul away old cabinets and debris.