Utilities & Infrastructure equipment we finance
Vacuum Excavator Finance
Finance tracked and wheeled vacuum excavators (suction excavators) on hire purchase or finance lease.
CCTV Drain Survey Vehicle Finance
Finance CCTV drain and sewer survey vehicles - van-mounted and truck-mounted - on hire purchase or finance lease.
Directional Drilling Finance (HDD Rigs)
Finance horizontal directional drilling rigs - from mini-HDD units for fibre and service installations to large utility-scale rigs for water mains and gas distribution.
Vacuum Tanker Finance
Finance vacuum tankers, gully tankers and combination jetting/vacuum units.
Jetting Truck Finance
Finance high-pressure water jetting trucks, drain cleaning units and sewer jetting vehicles on hire purchase.
Trencher Finance
Finance tracked trenchers, chain trenchers and micro-trenchers used for utility cable and pipe laying.
Bespoke Utility Vehicle Finance
Finance bespoke utility vehicles - self-loading cable drum trailers, hotbox trucks for tarmac reinstatement, fleet vans with utility racking, and tracked all-terrain vehicles for remote pylon and pipeline access.
Traffic Management Vehicle Finance
Finance traffic management vehicles - truck-mounted attenuators (TMAs), arrow boards, variable message sign (VMS) trailers and road closure vehicles.
Why choose Doulton Bridging Finance for utilities & civils finance?
- 130+ lenders - including specialists in utilities and civils plant
- Vacuum excavators, jetting trucks and CCTV rigs funded - mainstream lenders often decline
- Street works accreditations (NRSWA, CSCS) considered as part of credit assessment
- Bespoke bodywork and mounted equipment included in the facility
- New and used - machines to 10 years funded with inspection records
- Same-day indicative terms on standard assets under £100,000
- FCA authorised and regulated broker
Utilities & civils plant we fund
- Vacuum excavators (suction excavators) - tracked and wheeled
- Hydro-jetting units and water jetting trucks (high-pressure drain and sewer jetting)
- CCTV drain survey vehicles
- Directional drilling rigs (HDD - horizontal directional drilling)
- Cable pulling and underground service installation equipment
- Street works and road reinstatement plant (road planers, compaction plate, saw cutting)
- Confined-space access equipment
- Welfare units and support vehicles
Indicative rates across the sector
Vacuum excavators: from 5.5% APR on hire purchase. Jetting trucks: from 5.3% APR. Directional drilling rigs: from 5.8% APR. CCTV survey vehicles: from 5.0% APR. Specialist utilities plant over £250,000: credit committee - allow 5-7 working days.
| Equipment | Lowest-rate structure | Rate | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Vacuum Excavator Finance](/asset-finance/utilities-infrastructure-finance/vacuum-excavator-finance) | Hire purchase | From 5.5% APR | 2-5 years |
| [CCTV Drain Survey Vehicle Finance](/asset-finance/utilities-infrastructure-finance/cctv-survey-vehicle-finance) | Hire purchase | From 5.0% APR | 2-4 years |
| [Directional Drilling Finance (HDD Rigs)](/asset-finance/utilities-infrastructure-finance/hdd-rig-finance) | Hire purchase | From 5.8% APR | 3-5 years |
| [Vacuum Tanker Finance](/asset-finance/utilities-infrastructure-finance/vacuum-tanker-finance) | Hire purchase | From 5.8% APR | 3-5 years |
| [Jetting Truck Finance](/asset-finance/utilities-infrastructure-finance/jetting-unit-finance) | Hire purchase | From 5.3% APR | 2-4 years |
| [Trencher Finance](/asset-finance/utilities-infrastructure-finance/trencher-finance) | Hire purchase | From 5.5% APR | 2-4 years |
| [Bespoke Utility Vehicle Finance](/asset-finance/utilities-infrastructure-finance/bespoke-utility-vehicle-finance) | Operating lease | From 5.0% APR | 2-4 years |
| [Traffic Management Vehicle Finance](/asset-finance/utilities-infrastructure-finance/traffic-management-vehicle-finance) | Finance lease | From 5.0% APR | 2-4 years |
Utilities & Infrastructure finance guides
Utilities & Civils Finance Rates 2026
This guide covers current indicative rates for utilities and civils plant finance, why standard lenders often decline this equipment, and how to structure an application for specialist plant.
Bespoke Utility Vehicle Finance
Bespoke utility vehicles are some of the highest-value mobile assets in the utilities sector - and among the most frequently declined by mainstream lenders.