A laser cleaning machine is a serious investment, but it is also a business in a box. This 2026 guide breaks down what the three FLT-P models cost in the UK, what drives the price, the running costs, and how quickly the machine can pay for itself.
Key takeaways
- LaserStrip FLT-P pulsed fibre laser machines start from £10,500 plus VAT for the 200W model, with 300W and 500W options for heavier and faster work.
- Price is driven mainly by laser power in watts, which sets cleaning speed and the range of jobs the machine can handle.
- Running costs are low because the machine uses electricity only, with no abrasive, chemicals or water to buy and dispose of.
- Hiring first lets you test demand and earn revenue before buying, and hire fees can be offset against a later purchase.
How much does a laser cleaning machine cost?
In the UK, a professional laser cleaning machine costs from around £10,500 plus VAT for a 200W pulsed fibre system, rising with power to the 300W and 500W models built for heavier, faster work. The LaserStrip FLT-P range is priced so a single operator can start trading and recover the cost through paid jobs.
The headline number matters less than what the machine lets you charge. One portable unit can serve graffiti removal, rust stripping, heritage stone cleaning, kitchen door stripping and more, each of which commands a professional day rate. That is why buyers treat it as equipment that earns, not just a tool that costs.
What drives the price?
The main price driver is laser power, measured in watts, because more power means faster cleaning and the ability to take on heavier coatings and larger areas. Build quality, cooling, the laser source and the support package also affect the figure.
| Model | Power | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| FLT-P 200SL2 | 200W | General cleaning and stripping, lighter work, entry point from £10,500 plus VAT |
| FLT-P 300SL2 | 300W | The most popular all-rounder, covering all seven services at good speed |
| FLT-P 500SL2 | 500W | Heavy-duty industrial work and the fastest coverage |
All three are air cooled, run from a standard single-phase 240V supply and need no external chiller. See full specifications on the buy a machine page.
What are the running costs?
Running costs are low because a laser cleaning machine consumes electricity and little else, with no abrasive grit, chemicals or water to buy, store or dispose of. That is a major saving compared with sandblasting or chemical stripping.
Your ongoing costs are mostly electricity, routine maintenance, consumable protective wear and insurance. There is no per-job material bill, which means a higher proportion of every invoice is profit. We compare this directly in laser cleaning vs sandblasting.
Should you buy or hire?
Hire if you want to test demand or cover a one-off project, and buy once you have steady work, because ownership is far cheaper per job over time. Hiring also lets you earn from the machine before committing the full purchase price.
LaserStrip offers daily, weekly and monthly hire delivered with training, and on monthly agreements the hire fees can be offset against a later purchase. That makes hiring a low-risk way to prove the numbers on your own jobs first. Compare options on the hire a machine page.
Want to run these jobs yourself?
LaserStrip sells and hires FLT-P pulsed fibre laser machines (200W, 300W and 500W) with training and UK support. From £10,500 plus VAT.
How quickly can it pay for itself?
Because one machine can serve several high-demand trades at professional day rates, many owners aim to recover the purchase price within their first months of steady work. The exact payback depends on how many jobs you win and what you charge, but the maths is straightforward.
Each graffiti call-out, rust job or heritage clean is a separate revenue stream from the same machine, with no material cost eating into it. Our guide on starting a laser cleaning business sets out how to build that workload from day one. When you are ready, get a tailored quote.
