FJD Trion P1 Purchase Price (UK)
The FJD Trion P1 is listed at £9,500 RRP in the UK through distributors. The kit includes the P1 LiDAR scanner, Insta360 camera and cable, device charger, base plate, and handle with battery.
There is room to negotiate below the UK list price depending on supplier — the official FJDynamics European MSRP is approximately €8,999 (~£7,700).
Hire and Rental Cost
SEP Ltd (major UK distributor) offers hire but does not publish a fixed day rate — submit an enquiry or call 01695 667143.
As a ballpark for equipment-only hire: roughly £200–£400/day, with weekly rates being more economical. For comparison, a competing Leica BLK360 G2 hires for £350/day or £1,250/week.
Survey Service Cost (Scanner + Operator)
Commissioning a full survey service with a qualified surveyor:
| Service | Cost (ex VAT) | | --- | --- | | 3 hours on-site | From ~£373 | | 6 hours on-site | From ~£684 | | Scan registration/processing | £155–£283 on top | | GPS/survey control | Additional £249–£498 |
Buy vs. Hire Analysis
| Factor | Buy (~£9,500) | Hire (~£200–400/day) | | --- | --- | --- | | Break-even | ~25–45 days of use | Better for occasional use | | Ongoing cost | Software updates, maintenance | Per-project, no depreciation | | Flexibility | Own it, use anytime | No capital outlay | | Risk | Full capital risk | Supplier handles maintenance | | Best for | Regular/frequent scanning | One-off or infrequent projects |
As a QS, if you're using it for regular as-built surveys or BIM capture across multiple projects, buying at £9,500 pays back quickly. For one-off jobs or to trial before committing, hire is the lower-risk entry point.
Key Price Factors
- Accessories and warranty — a 2-year extended warranty adds ~£680
- Post-processing software — Trion Model software licence is additional
- Site complexity — larger/more complex sites increase service time
- Location — London and major cities add 10–20% to service costs; travel applies beyond ~25 miles
- Deliverables — raw point cloud is cheapest; BIM-ready Revit models cost more
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does the FJD Trion P1 cost to buy in the UK?
UK RRP is £9,500 ex VAT through distributors. Negotiating below this is possible depending on supplier and volume.
Q: How much does it cost to hire?
Equipment-only hire is approximately £200–£400/day — submit an enquiry to SEP Ltd (01695 667143) for a specific quote. Weekly rates are more economical.
Q: What is the break-even point for buying vs. hiring?
At ~£200–400/day hire rates, buying pays back at approximately 25–45 days of use over the scanner's lifetime.
Q: What does a full Trion P1 survey service cost?
A full service with operator ranges from £373 + VAT for 3 hours on-site (large residential property) to £684 + VAT for 6 hours (small commercial), plus registration/processing fees.