Spread the cost of duct rodding and cable installation equipment from £1,500 to £22,000+ with flexible finance options: HP, lease or refinance.
Yes, duct rodding equipments are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £1,500 to £22,000, and most deals are written over 12–36 months with a deposit of around 0–15%. Decisions typically take 24 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£2k – £22k
Approval Speed
24 hours
Same-day for most orders
Rates From
7.4% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical duct rodding equipment price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £8,000: a 10% deposit of £800, then 48 monthly payments of £169 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £8,912, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Duct Rod Reel Set | £1,500 – £4,000 | Hand-Fed Rodding Reel |
| Powered Duct Rodding Machine | £6,000 – £14,000 | Motorised Rodding System |
| Combined Rodding & Winching Rig | £12,000 – £22,000 | Trailer-Mounted Rodding Rig |
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Duct rodding reels and powered rodding machines qualify for the Annual Investment Allowance, so a cash or HP purchase can be deducted from taxable profit in the year of purchase. Lease payments are deductible in full as they're paid. Replacement rods, which wear and occasionally snap during use, are a running cost and are treated separately from the capital equipment on the finance agreement.
Duct rodding equipment is bought by telecoms, utility and civils contractors that need to clear, survey or install a way through underground ducting before cable can be blown or pulled through it. As with other duct-build equipment, purchases are typically tied to a specific framework or rollout contract with a network operator, water company or highways authority, and contractors commonly size and finance their rodding fleet to the duration of the current programme rather than for indefinite future use. Manual rod reels remain in use alongside powered rodding machines, and the choice between them is usually driven by duct length and ground conditions on a given job rather than by one replacing the other outright.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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Check Eligibility →For UK limited companies with at least 3 months’ trading and monthly revenue.