Hire or buy
Hire or Buy: Which Is Right for You?
We quote both on every enquiry so you can compare. Here is how they differ, and a quick way to decide.
Side by side
Hire vs Purchase
| Hire | Buy | |
|---|---|---|
| Term | Weekly, typically one week minimum | Yours to keep |
| Cost model | Weekly rate, invoiced monthly | One-off purchase, optional finance |
| Delivery and set-up | Included | Installation and commissioning quoted |
| Maintenance | Included for the term | Manufacturer warranty, optional service plan |
| SIM and data | Included | Supplied, billed monthly or bring your own |
| Relocation | Arranged with us | Move it yourself or book our engineers |
| Upgrades | Swap models between hires | Trade-in on request |
| Best for | Defined projects, void periods, events, trials | Permanent yards, rolling programmes, multiple sites |
Quick decision
Which Is Right for Me?
Three questions. We recommend one; your quote will still include both.
1. How long do you need the equipment?
2. How many sites will use it over the next two years?
3. Who will move, maintain and insure it?
Compared with the alternatives
CCTV Towers vs Guards vs Fixed Cameras
| Solar CCTV tower | Security guards | Fixed CCTV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visible deterrent | |||
| Works with no site power | |||
| 24/7 coverage without shift changes | |||
| Recorded evidence | |||
| Redeployable in an hour | |||
| Detection in darkness and fog (thermal) | |||
| No monthly labour cost |
FAQs
Hire and Purchase Questions
Can I hire first and buy later?
Yes. If you hire a tower and decide to keep it, we can quote a purchase with the hire period taken into account.
Is finance available on purchases?
Lease and hire-purchase options are available through a third-party provider. [Confirm provider.]
Who insures hired equipment?
Hire equipment is covered by our insurance for theft and damage subject to the hire terms. Purchased equipment is insured by you.
Get a quote
Tell Us What You Need to Protect
Send us the site or premises details and we will come back with a hire and purchase quote and a delivery date.