Terrestrial LiDAR Scanner Price – Buy or Hire Options

When organisations first explore terrestrial LiDAR scanning, the biggest question is usually not technical — it’s commercial: should we buy a scanner or hire one for the project?

Terrestrial LiDAR scanners such as FARO and Leica systems are powerful tools for capturing accurate point clouds of buildings, industrial facilities, infrastructure and construction sites. They support as-built documentation, clash detection, shutdown planning and digital twin workflows. However, the right decision between purchase and hire depends on how often the equipment will be used and the level of in-house expertise available.

Visual comparison of EinScan object scanner and LiDAR terrestrial laser scanner in matching sketch style.

Buying a LiDAR Scanner

Purchasing a scanner can make sense for businesses that:

undertake regular surveying or as-built capture
need immediate access on multiple sites
want to build internal reality-capture capability
plan to integrate point clouds into ongoing design workflows

Ownership provides flexibility and control, but also involves training, software, calibration and maintenance considerations.

Hiring a LiDAR Scanner

Hiring is often the smarter option when:

the requirement is project-specific
workloads are seasonal or occasional
specialist software and support are needed
you want to trial the technology before committing

Hire packages can include advice on setup, data management and export formats so the results integrate smoothly with CAD and BIM platforms.

We Support Both Options

Hamilton By Design offers terrestrial LiDAR scanners for both hire and sale, backed by engineering support to ensure the data delivers real value on your project. Whether you need equipment for a short shutdown, a construction survey, or you are considering building your own scanning capability, our team can guide you through the most practical pathway.

Rather than publishing generic prices, we prefer to understand: