Spread the cost of an emergency lighting installation from £2,000 to £30,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance
Yes, emergency lighting systems 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 £2,000 to £30,000, and most deals are written over 12–48 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£2k – £30k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Longer for multi-building central systems
Rates From
7.0% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical emergency lighting system 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Contained Emergency Light Fittings, per building | £2,000 – £8,000 | Self-Contained Emergency Lighting (specification class) |
| Central Battery Emergency Lighting System | £8,000 – £30,000 | Central Battery System (specification class) |
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An emergency lighting system usually qualifies for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting a business deduct the full cost from taxable profits in the year of purchase, up to £1,000,000. HP agreements allow capital allowances to be claimed by the business making the payments. Lease payments are generally deductible against profits as a business expense rather than qualifying for AIA directly.
Emergency lighting systems are bought by commercial landlords, retailers, hospitality venues and any business responsible for keeping escape routes visible during a power failure. Finance is used because upgrading or replacing a building's emergency lighting, whether that's a full central battery system or a set of self-contained fittings throughout, is usually prompted by a fire risk assessment or an insurance or licensing requirement with a set date attached, and spreading the cost lets the work go ahead without waiting to save the full amount. Replacement is driven mainly by batteries within individual fittings reaching the end of their service life and by periodic testing identifying units that no longer hold charge for the required duration, rather than by fittings going out of fashion. There's a modest secondhand market for individual fittings, though most buyers prefer new equipment given how directly this equipment is tied to life safety and to passing routine testing and certification.
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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