Walk-through metal detectors cost from around £3,700 for a single-zone entry-level unit to £15,000+ for a high-throughput multi-zone system from manufacturers such as Garrett or CEIA, with venues typically needing several units for a busy entrance.
Yes, walk through detectors 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 £3,700 to £30,000, and most deals are written over 24-60 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
£4k – £30k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £30k
Rates From
5.6% - 9.9% per annum
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Check EligibilityOn 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level single-zone walk-through detector | £3,700 - £5,000 | Walk-Through Metal Detector |
| Garrett Paragon (multi-zone) | £5,500 - £8,500 | Walk-Through Metal Detector |
| CEIA HI/PE Plus (high-throughput, multi-zone) | £8,000 - £15,000 | Walk-Through Metal Detector |
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Check EligibilityA walk-through detector 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 detector 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.
Walk-through metal detectors are bought by venues, courts, schools, airports and event organisers screening visitors at an entrance, with demand often driven by a specific event, licensing condition or a venue's own security policy rather than steady replacement of failing equipment. Because a busy entrance commonly needs several units working together to keep queues moving, buyers are usually financing a small fleet rather than a single detector, and the hardware retains straightforward resale value since the underlying technology is stable and units are simple to relocate between venues. Replacement is typically prompted by a venue's security requirements changing or expanding rather than the detectors wearing out.
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