Clear visibility is essential for staying on schedule and within budget, no matter the job or industry. A camera system offers more than just a price tag; it’s an investment in oversight, risk management, and documentation. Cameras simplify tasks like verifying claims and monitoring daily progress, making it effortless to track a jobsite’s history and current status.
Using a camera is always a great idea for the site; but what’s the best way to pay for it? Should you lease or buy a construction camera?
The biggest difference between the two options comes down to:
- How long will you need the camera for?
- How will you be storing or shipping the camera from project to project?
Leasing:
Leases are all-inclusive, so service and hardware are bundled for one hassle-free cost. With a lease, OxBlue will manage the camera inventory between projects. Typically, leasing a camera is best for projects that will be completed in under 3 years or for companies that need logistics/inventory management for multiple projects.
Leasing gives you the greatest flexibility for buying because you can easily change camera models for different projects and needs.
If you lease a camera, we’ll provide the return shipping, refurbish or recondition the camera, and send it to your next project.
PREPAY LEASE
Most competitive rental pricing |
MONTHLY LEASE |
CUSTOM LEASE |
- Pay upfront for expected service duration
- Shipping included for cameras
- Pricing rolls over at lease extension
- Fees apply if returned earlier than minimum service agreement
- Service starts 10 days after camera ships
- Return equipment within 10 days of lease expiration
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- Pay first month upfront
- Monthly invoices issued during term
- Shipping included for cameras
- No cancellation fees
- Return equipment within 10 days of lease expiration
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- Bulk discounting and unique leasing options available for businesses with multiple projects per year
- Shipping included for cameras
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| PROS |
CON |
- One hassle-free cost
- Bulk pricing and unique leasing options
- No late fees for delayed hardware returns
- Free software upgrades
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- Return equipment within 10 days of lease expiration
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Buying:
Purchasing a camera is a smart move if you're planning to take long-term advantage of the benefits of a construction camera. The more you put the camera to use, the better your daily cost looks compared to leasing.
When you choose to buy a camera, you take on the responsibility of storing and relocating it as necessary. Simply unplug it when no longer needed, and the service concludes. With the purchase option, you pay only for the actual usage and have an opportunity for bulk-hardware pricing.
| PRORATED |
CONTRACT |
PREPAY CONTRACT
Most competitive service pricing
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- Pay for what you use per month
- Unplug the camera to stop service
- Shipping included for cameras
- No cancellation fee
- Invoiced monthly
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- Set minimum term of service
- Fixed bill each month, regardless of camera status
- Service starts 10 days after camera ships
- After minimum service term, rolled over into "prorated rate" unless contract renewed
- Shipping included for cameras
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- Set minimum term of service
- Pay upfront for expected service duration
- Shipping included for cameras
- Pricing rolls over at renewal
- Non-refundable but transferable within same year for relocations
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| PROS |
CONS |
- Beautiful aerial views and video for marketing
- Visibility at higher altitudes
- Helps site surveying in early stages of construction
- Shows progress
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- Professional time-lapse videos for marketing
- 24/7 visibility and live video
- Captures and tracks activity, weather, equipment and safety compliance
- Shows a complete history of the jobsite
- Solar-power capabilities
- No training or permits required for install
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We’ll work with you to determine what makes the most sense for your project. From quick interior renovations to multi-acre facilities, we’ll find the best purchase agreement for your project.
