How Much Does LED Screen Hire Cost in London?
LED SCREEN HIRE COSTS EXPLAINED
LED screens have become an increasingly popular choice for live events, conferences, brand activations and performances, providing a bright, high-resolution display that can be configured to suit a wide range of venues and applications.
One of the first questions when planning an LED screen for an event is often how much it will cost to hire.
There is no single fixed price for LED screen hire, as the final cost depends on the size of the screen, pixel pitch, installation method, event duration, venue access and the level of technical support required. Understanding these factors can help when setting an initial budget and deciding on the right screen for your event.
What affects the cost of LED screen hire?
The physical size of the LED wall is one of the main factors affecting the overall hire cost. Modular LED panels can be combined to create screens in a wide range of sizes and aspect ratios, from smaller presentation screens through to large stage backdrops.
A larger screen requires more LED panels, additional power and data distribution and, depending on the installation, potentially more supporting or rigging equipment.
Pixel pitch is another important consideration. A smaller pixel pitch provides a higher pixel density, making it particularly suitable for applications where the audience will be relatively close to the screen.
Our indoor LED screen system uses a 2.9mm pixel pitch, providing a high-resolution display suitable for conferences, presentations, exhibitions, brand activations, live performances and other indoor events.
Ground-stacked or flown LED screens
How the screen is installed can also have a significant effect on the overall project cost.
Ground-stacked LED screens are supported from floor level and can often provide a straightforward solution where the venue and event layout allow for it.
Flown LED screens are suspended from an appropriate rigging structure or venue rigging points. These installations require additional rigging equipment, planning and competent personnel, and the existing structure and load capacity of the venue must also be considered.
We can provide both ground-stacked and flown LED screen configurations, as well as curved screens, 90-degree corners and bespoke layouts where required.
Delivery, installation and technical crew
LED screen hire is not simply the cost of hiring the individual panels.
A complete system may also require video processing, power and data distribution, supporting or rigging hardware, cabling, transport and technical crew for installation and removal.
Depending on the event, an LED technician may also remain onsite to operate and monitor the system throughout the show.
At InDepth Creative, our LED screen hire can include delivery, installation, video processing, content playback, technical operation and derig, allowing the complete system to be supplied and managed by one technical team.
Video processing and content playback
The equipment required to send content to the LED screen will depend on how the screen is being used.
A straightforward presentation or pre-produced video may only require a relatively simple playback system, while events involving multiple sources, live cameras, presentations or more complex visual content can require additional video processing and control.
Our LED systems can be integrated with professional NovaStar video processing and Resolume media servers, allowing us to manage everything from straightforward playback to more complex multi-screen and live visual setups.
Live cameras and IMAG
For conferences, performances and larger events, LED screens are often used to display live camera feeds so that the audience can see presenters or performers clearly throughout the venue.
This is commonly referred to as IMAG, or image magnification.
Adding live cameras requires additional equipment and crew, including cameras, switching, signal distribution and operators, so this should be considered separately when budgeting for an LED screen installation.
InDepth Creative can provide the LED screen, camera systems, video switching and technical operation as part of a complete production package.
How much should you budget?
As a general guide, a professionally installed indoor LED screen for a London event will typically cost from around £1,500 to £3,000+ for a single-day hire, depending on screen size, installation, access and technical requirements. Larger, flown or more complex systems can cost considerably more.
Because every event and venue is different, LED screen hire is normally quoted on a project-by-project basis rather than using a fixed price list.
The most useful information when requesting a quote is:
Event date and venue
Approximate screen size
Whether the screen will be ground-stacked or flown
Event timings and access times
Type of content being displayed
Whether live cameras are required
Any specific screen dimensions or aspect ratios
If you are unsure about the screen size or technical specification, this can be determined during the planning process based on the venue, audience, content and available budget.
LED screen hire from our London stock
InDepth Creative provides professional indoor LED screen hire from our own stock based in Tottenham Hale, London.
Our modular 2.9mm LED system can currently be configured as a single screen of up to 12m², including a 4m x 3m video wall, or divided into multiple independent displays.
The 500mm modular panels also allow us to create a range of alternative dimensions and bespoke configurations depending on the requirements of the event.
Alongside LED screens, we provide lighting, projection, video, cameras and wider technical production services, allowing LED to be incorporated into a complete event production package where required.
Planning an LED screen for your event?
The best way to establish an accurate cost is to provide some initial information about your event, venue and the type of screen you are looking to create.
We can then recommend an appropriate screen size and configuration, identify the technical requirements and provide a project-specific quotation.
For LED screen hire in London or across the UK, get in touch with InDepth Creative to discuss your event.