individual black numbers on a house

Unique house numbers

Our designers are specialized in creating custom-made house numbers and plaques based on an overview of your home’s architectural components. Every piece is designed and hand-made with high-quality sustainable materials. Each house number combines purpose and style to enhance the architecture and look of all types of buildings.

Your home is unique; your street number should be too!

Quote Request Form

For a free personalized quote, please fill in the form. We will get back to you within 24 to 48 hours.

OUR SIMPLE 4-STEP PROCESS

Complete the form above with as much information as possible.

Receive a proposal from one of our in-house designers in 24 to 48 hours.

Give comments, make final revisions and experience the personalized creative process as we refine your design.

Confirm your approval and receive your new house number or plaque in 3-4 weeks.

 Designing with your house in mind 

100% Custom products

Based on the information and photos that you will provide, our designers will send over a first proposal with different options and suggestions. Whether you are a homeowner, designer, architect or landscape artist, we will use your input and comments to adapt the drawings until we achieve a design that perfectly suits your project.

Below are a few of the ways you can customize your house number or plaque to your taste.

MATERIALS

We offer a wide variety of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, bronze, brass, copper, acrylic, vinyl and more! Visit our Materials page to learn more.

(Have a material in mind that’s not included on this list? Let us know and we can probably make it happen!)

FONTS

Choosing from a multitude of font types, we will propose a first selection based on your preferred style. It is always possible to ask for more options or to modify a font in any way in order to create the perfect number for you. You can even send us your handwriting and we can work with that too!

COLOURS AND FINISHES

We offer a wide array of colours for our painted aluminum and acrylic house numbers. We will customize your house number to fit with existing element of your home’s architecture by choosing a colour match. You can always choose between a matte, semi gloss or glossy finish. We offer lifetime guarantee on all our products.

SIZE, SPACING AND PLACEMENT

Big or small, there is no limit to the sizing we offer. We can recommend the ideal sizing based on the architecture of your house, the proportions of the space and the visibility from the road.

Custom address numbers come in a variety of sizes

FORMAT AND STYLE

Whether you prefer a modern or traditional aesthetic, a multitude of design options are possible, including individual numbers, numbers on a bar, numbers in a frame, plaques with cutouts, engraved plaques. We love to get creative and design unique pieces for every client.

Guaranteed for life   

All custom house numbers and unit numbers created by Orthografica are fully weather-proof, made to endure everything from our harsh Eastern Canadian winters to the West Coast salty air. So whether you decide to mount your house number on the front of your home or closer to the road on a gate or tree (we’ve seen it happen!), rest assured that your piece will stand the test of time in all climates!

For over 20 years, Orthografica, a Montreal based company, designs all of it’s custom house numbers and address plaques in-house. They are all individually fabricated in Montreal and in North America.

We work with clients all over the continent (and beyond!) and carefully ship all finished products to our clients, wherever they are.

Designed in Montreal, Available Worldwide

 FAQ

  • Not a problem! That’s exactly why we’re here. In order to offer you a fully-personalized house address that suits your needs and the architecture and style of your home, fill out the form and include a photo of your home’s frontage with the size and location of the space where you want to install your house address. Our designers will send you address ideas tailored to your home and your desired aesthetic. Based on your comments, we then refine the proposal and send you renderings using the photo you supplied so you can get a sense of how the finished product will look on your home.

  • Our products are made with sustainable and durable materials and are built to last. We offer a lifetime warranty.

  • If you ever have an issue with your house number or plaque that isn’t the natural wear of outdoor elements and pollution, we will try our best to fix or restore it or we will replace it entirely. Make sure to wipe down the numbers now and again as air pollution will otherwise create lasting damage.

  • We ship internationally.
    We however do not offer installation services outside the greater Montreal area.

    We ship with regular courrier and registered mail.

  • We offer an installation service in the greater Montreal area.

    Outside this zone, we can help you connect with local installers or, depending on the scale of the project, you can do it yourself! We always include the templates and instructions for installation.

  • Once the final drawings are approved, we will send you an electronic invoice that is payable online by credit card or EFT.

  • From initial inquiry to delivery, most projects take about 3-6 weeks. Our lead time is 2 to 3 weeks.

  • Yes, make sure to wipe down the numbers or plaque every so often (ideally every few months) to make sure they look great. Air pollution can affect the finish of the piece if not taken care of.

  • Yes we are particular about the materials we choose and always seek out high-quality sustainable materials for your project. We are proud to be working only with lead-free and mercury-free metals with a high concentration of recycled materials. The production process utilizes advanced pollution-control engineering, which reduces wastewater, air pollution and general waste. All solvent waste is reclaimed for reuse or sent to a recycler and all trims and scraps generated in the manufacturing process are recycled.

  • Yes, we do. The most common option is a halo-lit style. Numbers and/or letters are either hollow-cast or fabricated metal populated with LED lights. We include the transformer box and appropriate cables for an easy hook up by your electrician.

  • We do sell mailboxes and parcel drop boxes. We also offer installation in the greater Montreal area.

    Our inventory is constantly changing, so feel free to inquire about these in your project description or by sending us an email

  • Because every piece is custom we do not offer returns or refunds. However, if there is an issue or a default in your product we will absolutely replace it.

 Have a question? We’re here to help!

Get in touch with the Orthografica team today to discuss your upcoming project. We look forward to working with you!