Laser Cutting in Chester
Laser cutting and engraving for Chester and west Cheshire, handled by post or by arrangement.
Area
Laserlea cuts and engraves for customers in Chester and across west Cheshire. We are based in Macclesfield, on the other side of the county, so most Chester work is handled by post or courier rather than in person. Jobs start at £30 and we quote before any work begins.
Distance is not really the issue
Chester is the far side of Cheshire from us, about 50 miles, so we will be honest: this is not a job where you pop in. Almost all of it works perfectly well remotely. You send the artwork, we quote, we cut or engrave, and the finished work goes out by courier at a price we confirm with you first.
If you would rather collect, you are very welcome, and there is no charge for it. Some customers combine it with a trip across the county.
What Chester customers ask us for
Signage and lettering, hospitality pieces such as menus and table numbers, personalised gifts and house signs, awards and plaques, and short production runs for small businesses. Heritage and tourism businesses in the city often want bespoke pieces in wood or acrylic that a general printer cannot produce.
Materials and services
Wood including plywood, MDF, hardwoods and veneers. Plastics including acrylic, Perspex and ABS. Metal marking and engraving. CNC routing for thicker material, quoted per job. We do not engrave iPhones, tablets or laptops.
Pricing and turnaround
£30 minimum covering the first 30 minutes including basic file setup, then £40 an hour pro rata. Drawing or repairing artwork is £25 an hour, agreed with you in advance. No VAT. We confirm a realistic turnaround when we quote, and factor in postage time both ways so the date we give you is the date it lands.
Machine size and thickness
We run two laser cutters, with beds of 1300 × 900 mm and 900 × 600 mm. Because material can be fed through, we can handle pieces longer than the bed itself. Maximum thickness is 12 mm on both.
Running two machines means a long production run does not hold up everything behind it, which usually shows up as a shorter turnaround. If your piece is bigger than the large bed, send the dimensions over and we will tell you honestly whether we can do it, or split it into sections that fit.
Ready to get a price?
Send us your design and we’ll come back with a firm price, including anything that would add to the cost. No obligation.
Capability
Our machines
| Machine | Bed size | Max thickness | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large-format laser | 1300 × 900 mm | 12 mm | Our biggest bed, for panels, signage and long runs |
| Second laser | 900 × 600 mm | 12 mm | Runs alongside the large bed, so batches do not queue |
Specifications
What we can cut and engrave
| Material | Maximum thickness | Maximum size | Cut / engrave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plywood, MDF & hardwood | Up to 12 mm | Up to 1300 × 900 mm, longer fed through | Cut & engrave |
| Wood veneer | Up to 12 mm | Up to 1300 × 900 mm, longer fed through | Cut & engrave |
| Acrylic & Perspex | Up to 12 mm | Up to 1300 × 900 mm, longer fed through | Cut & engrave |
| ABS & other plastics | Up to 12 mm | Up to 1300 × 900 mm, longer fed through | Cut & engrave |
| Metal | Surface marking, any gauge | Up to 1300 × 900 mm, longer fed through | Engrave & mark |
Cost
What it costs
Every job starts at £30, which covers the first 30 minutes including basic file setup, then £40 an hour pro rata. Materials and delivery are extra, and we are not VAT registered.
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Working on something in Chester?
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