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Yes, survey 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 £4,000 to £100,000, and most deals are written over 24–48 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£4k – £100k
Approval Speed
24 hours
Same-day for < £30k
Rates From
5.2% APR
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Leica Robotic Total Station | £17,000 – £23,000 | Robotic Total Station |
| Trimble GNSS/GPS Survey Receiver Kit | £12,000 – £22,000 | GNSS Survey Kit |
| Leica iCON Construction Total Station | £8,000 – £16,000 | Construction Total Station |
| Data Collector, Prism & Accessories Kit | £2,500 – £8,000 | Survey Accessories |
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Check EligibilityTotal stations, GNSS receivers and survey accessories qualify for the Annual Investment Allowance, letting you deduct the cost against taxable profit in the year of purchase on an outright buy or HP agreement, and lease payments are deductible in full as they are paid. Field software and any correction service subscription used with GNSS equipment for real-time positioning accuracy is licensed separately and is a running cost outside the finance agreement.
The typical buyer is a chartered surveying practice, civil engineering contractor or construction business investing in a total station or GNSS receiver kit, either as a first purchase for a growing practice or to replace an instrument that's reaching the end of manufacturer support. Survey instruments from established manufacturers hold their value comparatively well within the profession, since accuracy and calibration matter more to buyers than having the very latest model, and a well-maintained instrument can remain in productive use for many years, which is why hire purchase is a common choice in this category alongside leasing. GNSS receivers typically also require an ongoing correction service subscription to achieve full real-time positioning accuracy, which is a running cost separate from the instrument itself.
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