Pros & Cons: Buying vs Leasing Construction Cameras

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.

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.