Exhaust Extraction Finance

Spread the cost of a workshop exhaust extraction system from £600 to £25,000 with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance, compare rates from 40+ lenders.

Can you finance a exhaust extraction?

Yes, exhaust extractions 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 £600 to £25,000, and most deals are written over 12–60 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

£600 – £25k

Approval Speed

24–48 hours

Ducting installation quoted separately

Rates From

5.4% APR

What would a exhaust extraction cost per month?

Exhaust Extraction price (ex VAT) £9,000

Deposit 10%

Agreement term 60 months

Annual interest rate 9%

Balloon payment £0

Your estimate

Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.

Pre-filled with a typical exhaust extraction price. Indicative only, not a quote.

Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate: From 5.9% APR
Term: 12–60 months
Deposit: 10–20%
Ownership: Yours at the end
Best for: Workshops wanting to own the system outright

Finance Lease

Rate: From 5.4% APR
Term: 12–60 months
Deposit: None required
Ownership: Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for: Tax efficient; claim payments against profit

Operating Lease

Rate: From 6.2% APR
Term: 24–48 months
Deposit: None required
Ownership: Return at end
Best for: Suits multi-bay sites fitting out from scratch

Representative example

On a purchase price of £9,000: a 10% deposit of £900, then 48 monthly payments of £190 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £10,020, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.

What buyers actually specify

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
Single-Hose Reel Extraction Unit	£600 – £1,500	Single-Bay Exhaust Extraction
Multi-Bay Ducted Extraction System	£3,000 – £10,000	Multi-Bay Exhaust Extraction
Full Workshop Extraction with Fan & Ducting	£10,000 – £25,000	Full Workshop Extraction System

Tax benefits

An exhaust extraction system is moveable plant and machinery and generally qualifies for Annual Investment Allowance, letting the cost be deducted from taxable profits in the year of purchase. HP agreements let you claim capital allowances directly; lease payments are deducted as a running cost instead. Fixed ducting and building alterations needed to route extraction to the outside are normally treated as a building fit-out cost separate from the extraction equipment itself.

Market context

Workshops fit exhaust extraction to control worker exposure to vehicle exhaust fumes while an engine is running indoors, which is a workplace health and safety consideration that applies regardless of workshop size. A single-hose reel unit suits a single bay or a small independent garage, while a ducted multi-bay system with a central fan suits dealerships and larger sites running several bays simultaneously. Retrofitting extraction to an existing building generally needs more ducting work than fitting it during a new build or refit. Replacement is generally driven by fan motor wear and damage to hoses or ducting from daily use.

Frequently asked questions

Why do workshops need exhaust extraction?

Running a vehicle engine indoors produces exhaust fumes that need to be controlled to protect worker health, which is a workplace exposure consideration under health and safety and COSHH requirements. The exact standard that applies to your workshop depends on your specific setup, so it is worth checking current guidance or consulting a specialist installer rather than assuming a single-hose reel is always sufficient.

Single-bay or multi-bay extraction system, which do I need?

A single-hose reel unit suits a workshop with one or two bays where fumes only need capturing occasionally at the source. A ducted multi-bay system with a central fan suits larger sites running several bays at once, capturing fumes from multiple vehicles simultaneously and venting them centrally rather than through individual hoses.

Is the ducting installation included in the equipment cost?

Not usually as a single item. The extraction equipment itself, hoses, reels and fan units, is normally financed separately from the fixed ducting and any building alterations needed to route extraction to the outside, which is treated as a building fit-out cost. Get an itemised quote that separates equipment from installation work.

Can I retrofit extraction to an existing workshop?

Yes, though retrofitting generally involves more ducting and building work than fitting extraction during a new build or refit, since ducting routes have to work around existing structure. An installer will need to survey your building to confirm the best routing and whether a single central fan or multiple smaller units suits your layout better.

How quickly can I get exhaust extraction finance?

Most applications are approved within 24 to 48 hours once a supplier quote is available. Where the quote includes ducting and installation work alongside the extraction equipment, lenders will usually want that broken out on the invoice before releasing funds.