Sign Distinction

San Diego, United States

5

20 reviews

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+1 858-391-8084
Website:
www.signdistinction.com
Address:
13230 Evening Creek Dr S Ste 218, San Diego, CA, 92128
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Local time (San Diego) 11:12 Sunday, 1 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

We are a full service custom sign company. Our sign making capabilities are best described as: All signs for every business!

The variety of business signs which we have provided includes: lobby signs, exterior wall signs (illuminated and non-​illuminated), commercial real estate/​post and panel signs, customized business signs to include design and art, monument signs, directional and address signs, building directory signs, vehicle graphics and wraps, sign restoration and refurbishment, special event signage, and trade show signage.

Additionally, besides being chosen to provide signage for both the Quicken Loans Carrier Classic and Battle of the Midway college basketball games, Sign Distinction is the ongoing sign provider for the San Diego Half Marathon and Team Red, White and Blue (www​.team​rwb​.org)

History

Established in 2011.

Sign Distinction opened its doors in 2011. Our staff has a combined total of over 40 years in the sign, design and contracting business. We are a licensed C-​45 electric sign contractor and provide a wide variety of signage to our customers.

We have produced over $ 3 million in signage in the first four years, and was awarded the «Rookie of the Year» award within the Signworld Organization to which we belong. Additionally, Sign Distinction completed the restoration of the historic Loma Theater in San Diego, for which the landlord was awarded a People in Preservation award in 2013.

Our clients are both local and national in nature and we have successfully completed projects requiring installations in multiple states.

Meet the Business Owner

Pete J.

Business Owner

As owner of Sign Distinction, Pete Jackson has over 40 years of business experience which includes years spent in sales and promotions of athletic gear, commercial real estate, contracting and the sign industry.

Pete attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi.

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20 reviews of Sign Distinction

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Place rating: 5
San Marcos, CA
The guys from Sign Distinction did an amazing job with custom signage for our two Dermacare Offices. From start to finish, design to install, they were creative, professional and responsive to every detail.
I did a lot of comparison shopping and they far exceeded every other sign company I contacted in every way!
Thanks Guys!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Pete and his team are incredible! We needed exterior signs for our business and he created the perfect product in an awkward place. Stellar customer service and just a nice group to work with.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I was in the market for a new printer and while evaluating potential vendors, Sign Distinction came in with the lowest pricing, most options and best overall service. That was in January of 2015, and they have been my and my company’s print shop ever since.
They are an absolute pleasure to work with, and I recommend them for any print need that arises. Though we have only required small format prints (business cards, flyers, etc.), once we are ready for signage and related items, we will be working with them without question.
Our prints always look great, are always received on time, and the team (Pete, Nick, Josh) always go out of their way to provide exemplary service. I could not ask for a better printer.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
We used Sign Distinction for two exterior signs for a new restaurant opening downtown and we were extremely satisfied. Pete and Josh went over and beyond to produce and display the signs by the date we needed them (which was a very quick turnaround). The signs turned out exactly how we requested and we love them. Our building is also a historic building so there were a lot of permits that we had to have and they made sure they were all in place. They even assisted with signage for a tenant that rented our space for Comic Con. Overall I could not be more pleased with the quality and look of the signs and the professionalism displayed by the staff. I will ALWAYS use them in the future and highly recommend you do to.
Place rating: 5
Encinitas, CA
I had the opportunity to work with Pete and his team down at Tin Fish in San Diego. I am a lighting professional and collaborated with sign distinction on this project. I can tell you firsthand these guys are aces. They took their clients vision from concept to creation, all the way through. This is no easy task stabilizing a sign for a week on the roof that was not built for such. They built in entire platform to support this, they were extremely professional and doing so building a secure foundation and placing a sign that was consistent with the vision of the client. I spoke with the client the evening of their event and they were simply blown away. The sign was precise to their logo and color matched to perfection. I highly recommend sign distinction!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Although we didn’t end up getting our signs made by Sign Distinction I did want to share we had a very pleasant experience working with them with getting proposals. They were very quick with their responses. I highly recommend considering them for your sign needs.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I found Sign Distinction on the internet when I hadn’t heard back from my usual sign company. Pete responded by checking out our situation the next day and offering a proposal. In the meantime, the first company came back with a proposal that pleased us so we let them do it. I have NO doubt that Pete and Sign Distinction would have done a great job. As well as responding immediately to my request, he brought to my attention that there might be irrigation piping in the ground where we were proposing to place the sign. He also raise the issue of permissions. Throughout our communications I felt I was dealing with someone very knowledgeable who was looking out for our best interest.
Place rating: 5
Oak Park, CA
I highly recommend working with Sign Distinction. We, at Theory Hair Studio, worked with Nick, Pete, and Toby to create our awesome building sign. They we’re very professional, and informative when describing the pros and cons to what we had described as our end result. Everyone we worked with at Sign Distinction was great at communicating and responded to phone calls and emails quickly. They were very efficient and met the deadlines they promised us. As soon as our letters were ready, they were here the next day for the installation.
Overall, the team over at Sign Distinction is great to work with and we will be using them again if needed! Thanks team :)
Place rating: 5
Oceanside, CA
This place is great. We used them for all our signage at our new restaurant. The outside signage is awesome. Menu boards just as we envisioned. All signs are of an excellent quality. The entire staff was easy to work with and took interest in my project. Loved the personal interest. We will for sure use Sign Distinction for all our signage needs.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Sign Distinction was awesome to work with! We used them to create three large banner signs for our office, and not only do the signs look amazing after install, their quote was by far the cheapest out of the 5+ companies I get estimates from. Pete and Nick were both incredibly helpful, and even though they ran into issues during install, they stayed for hours to ensure that the signs were looking great and we were pleased with the results. Thanks for all of your awesome help, we will definitely be using you for all our future signage needs :)
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I highly recommend Sign Distinction. Everyone from Pete to Javier, to their install team is really top notch. They are a reliable and responsive group of people who know what they’re doing and care about their customers. 5 stars all the way.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
San Carlos Animal Hospital is recently under new ownership. We called several companies to get estimates to redo a large, lighted sign and add some vinyl graphics to the windows. These guys were at the top of the list from the first phone call. Pete’s customer service skills are outstanding and they are the only company that actually came to the location, measured everything and provided us with a fair and accurate estimate. Javier was very professional and did a great job with everything. I would absolutely use this company again and will be sure to recommend them any time I can.
Place rating: 5
Spring Valley, CA
Great service! Was looking for an engraved sign, but Pete suggested an aluminum reflective one instead. Designed and quoted overnight, finished in one business day.
Will use again, thanks!
Place rating: 5
Yokosuka, Japan
Pete and Javier are a pleasure to work with!
I can guarantee that these guys have the best rates in town because I did the shopping. I was extremely happy with the communication during and the product after. It was great meeting Javier, he was so personable and he really takes pride in what he does. I would highly recommend these guys for all your signage needs!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I am the CEO of ACI Specialty Benefits, a top ten EAP Company. Sign Distinction just finished creating and installing ACI’s Corporate Timeline. They brought Aaron Grisafi, ACI’s Senior Graphics Designer, creation and vision to life.
Pete and Javier are amazing. It is hard to find great business sense, professionalism, and artistic creative all wrapped in one. You get all that and more with Sign Distinction. They are efficient, accommodating.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
We’d love to give Sign Distinction a big THANK YOU! They worked with our company, The Diamond Connection, in Old Town, San Diego and provided us with two beautiful outdoor signs and they made and installed letters inside our store. They did a great job and they were extremely polite and professional. Pete, Javier, and the rest of the team were easy to work with and produced an amazing product. They were flexible with our schedule and they were very accommodating when we requested changes along the way. Now that all the signs and lettering are up, our store has a very classy, more visible appearance. We’ve even received several compliments from customers! Thanks again, guys! We look forward to working with you again in the future.
Place rating: 5
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
ABSOLUTELY THE #1 COMPANY TO GO WITH FOR ANY SIGN!!!
If you ever need a sign done, go with these guys. They are absolutely amazing. Javier was so good in helping me choose the perfect lobby sign. He walked me through the process of how it works and the difference between materials and finishes. I was very confident about the sign that I chose. Javier personally delivered and installed the sign from San Diego to LA in a very fast time. That was very impressive considering other companies could care less about the importance of satisfying the customer fully. Javier even send me pictures of how the lobby sign looked before he delivered it.
I found them on Google and they responded to me quickly. From there on it was like a walk in the park. Considering the fact that I have never ordered a lobby sign before, Javier made it very easy to understand the difference between materials, letters, finishes and installation. Very very very happy with their service. They even wrote me an email to thank me for being a customer. Would definitely recommend them.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Javier and the rest of the staff at Sign Distinction were excellent. I submitted many changes to the sign we ordered for our new office and Javier was always able to make every requested change promptly.
The sign was delivered very quickly as promised and we got exactly what we ordered.
I found these guys on Google and they responded to my inquiry almost immediately. One of the best customer service experiences I have had with any company.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
WOW!!!
I own saltwater fish and coral store in San Diego down by University Heights. I was calling places to get a quote for a banner on a Saturday and the only place that answered was Sign Distinction. Im so glad no one else picked up. I was able to get a quote for an 8ft by 4ft banner right over the phone. I sent over my vector and received a call from Javier Lacarra their Senior Design, GM. I didn’t realize until after he called that their store was out of my way. I thought about going to a different place that was closer, but decided to go check it out since my experience wasn’t the greatest at the other location. Im glad I did!!! I called Javier when I was in the parking lot and he directed me straight to his office. Javier made me feel important which is HUGE to me. I wasn’t just some other customer, I was his main focus. We discussed the design and the minor changes that I wanted made. On my way out everyone who was currently working there gave me a friendly goodbye. He e-​mailed me in about an hour with a the exact design that I had in mind. As soon as I confirmed my design for the banner it was there and waiting for me in under 24 hours!!! WOW. I picked up my sign and gave my thank you to all the guys for the great job that they did. NOT ONLY WAS I IMPRESSED BY THE QUALITY OF WORK THAT I RECEIVED, BUT I WAS SHOCKED BY HOW AMAZING THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS. I WILL NEVER GO TO ANOTHER PLACE FOR ANY TYPE OF PRINTING OR GRAPHIC DESIGN.
THANK YOU GUYS!!!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Perfect customer service!
I contacted Sign Distinction and asked for a quote to make a 44“x68″ communication board for our company (internal).
I immediately was contacted by the manager and we discussed some solutions. The consultation was very kind and helpful but also the signs that they make, looked very professional and are not overpriced.
Therefore, I decided to assign this order to Sign Distinction. The result was amazing as well… the quality was much better than expected.
Great products, great people… always again!
Thank you!