Trench and excavation shuttering equipment costs from around £4,000 for a basic trench box to £80,000 for a full deep excavation shoring package, usually financed by groundworks contractors.
Yes, shutterings 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 £5,000 to £80,000, and most deals are written over 12-84 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
£5k – £80k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for straightforward deals
Rates From
5.4% - 9.9% per annum
Your estimate
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Check EligibilityOn a purchase price of £25,000: a 10% deposit of £2,500, then 48 monthly payments of £527 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £27,796, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trench Box, up to 2m depth class | £4,000 - £8,000 | Lightweight Trench Shoring |
| Hydraulic Shoring Set, 2-4m depth class | £8,000 - £18,000 | Hydraulic Trench Shoring |
| Manhole/Drag Box Shoring System | £15,000 - £35,000 | Manhole Shoring System |
| Large Excavation Shoring Package | £35,000 - £80,000 | Deep Excavation Shoring |
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Check EligibilityA shuttering and shoring system is treated as plant and machinery for tax purposes, so it qualifies for the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting a business deduct the full cost from taxable profits in the year of purchase, up to the current £1,000,000 annual limit. Companies buying new, unused equipment may also qualify for full expensing, a 100% first-year deduction against Corporation Tax. These allowances apply where you own the asset, so they are available under a Hire Purchase agreement. Under a Finance Lease or Operating Lease you do not own the shuttering and shoring system outright, so allowances are not claimed directly; instead the payments are generally deducted as a business expense against profits. Always confirm treatment with your accountant before committing to a structure.
Trench and excavation shuttering is bought by groundworks, drainage and utilities contractors who dig excavations regularly enough that owning a shoring inventory is safer and cheaper than hiring a system for every job, given the strict duty under CDM regulations to prevent excavation collapse. Contractors with occasional excavation work more commonly hire shoring from a specialist, since correctly sized equipment must match ground conditions and depth on a job-by-job basis. Replacement is driven by corrosion, dents and damage to hydraulic struts and panels from repeated site use, and shoring equipment is inspected before each use, which keeps the used market active among contractors who service their kit properly.
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