Spread the cost of a commercial steam press from £800 to £6,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance
Yes, steam presss 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 £800 to £6,000, 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
£800 – £6k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £5k
Rates From
5.8% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical steam press 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 £2,200: a 10% deposit of £220, then 48 monthly payments of £46 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £2,428, 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 Steam Press (spec class, e.g. SIDI) | £800 – £1,800 | Self-Contained Press |
| Vacuum Steam Press with Boiler Feed | £1,800 – £3,500 | Vacuum Press |
| Twin-Buck Utility Press System | £3,500 – £6,000 | Twin-Buck Press |
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Steam presses are moveable equipment and generally qualify 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, while lease payments are deducted as a running cost over the term of the agreement, which suits smaller finishing businesses wanting predictable monthly outgoings.
Steam presses are bought by dry cleaners, tailors, alterations businesses and small garment finishing workshops that need to press finished garments to a consistent standard without ironing by hand. A self-contained press with its own boiler suits a business without an existing steam supply, while a vacuum press with external boiler feed is chosen where the workshop already runs steam for other equipment such as a tunnel finisher. Steam presses run daily for years with routine seal and pad replacement, and replacement of the whole unit is usually prompted by a boiler or valve failing rather than a fixed age, which keeps a reasonable used market in circulation for buyers on a tighter budget.
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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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
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Check Eligibility →For UK limited companies with at least 3 months’ trading and monthly revenue.