Lanoguard has become an increasingly popular option for protecting vehicles against rust and corrosion, particularly here in the UK where wet weather and winter road salt can take their toll on a vehicle’s underside.
If you’re considering having your vehicle treated, understanding the cost of Lanoguard application is an important part of deciding which service is right for you. However, comparing prices isn’t always as straightforward as it might seem, as the service included can differ significantly between installers.
So we’ve written this guide, where we’ll take a closer look at Lanoguard prices in the UK, what you can expect to pay for different types of vehicles, what influences the overall cost and what you get for your money when choosing a professional Lanoguard treatment.
How Much Does Lanoguard Cost?
The Lanoguard cost for professional application in the UK can range from around £170 to over £1,000.
Prices at the lower end of the market tend to start at around £170 to £300 (these are usually just send up and spray though), while services priced between £400 and £750 are also widely available. At the upper end, some specialist treatments can exceed £1,000. Ultimately, there is no single price that applies to every professional Lanoguard treatment, but we can give you a rough guide to the typical prices in the UK.
So, what should you expect to pay based on the type of vehicle you own?
Small And Medium Cars
For small and medium-sized cars, such as hatchbacks, saloons and estates, Lanoguard prices can range from around £170 to £700.
More comprehensive Lanoguard treatments from specialists in the UK tend to be towards the top of this range.
Larger Cars, 4x4s And Vans
For larger vehicles, Lanoguard application prices tend to be higher.
For SUVs, 4x4s and vans, prices typically start from around £250, with many more comprehensive professional treatments costing £500 to £750 or more.
Some specialist services can exceed £1,000, particularly at the upper end of the market.
If you own a particularly large van, camper or motorhome, you may also find that the installer provides a bespoke quotation rather than a fixed Lanoguard installation price.
Factors Affecting The Cost Of Lanoguard Application
While the figures above provide a useful indication of the average Lanoguard cost, there can be a considerable difference between quotes from different installers.
This is because a Lanoguard service is not necessarily identical from one company to another. The amount of work involved before and during the application can vary significantly, which is why comparing the headline price alone does not always give you the full picture.
There are four key areas worth considering when comparing Lanoguard prices.
Coverage Level
The first factor is how much of the vehicle is actually being protected.
A straightforward Lanoguard application may focus predominantly on accessible underbody components. More comprehensive treatments can extend into wheel arches, chassis rails, box sections, sills, subframes and other cavities where corrosion can develop.
Lanoguard is designed to protect against moisture, salt and other contaminants that contribute to corrosion. However, the product can only protect the areas where it has been correctly applied.
This makes coverage particularly important.
Internal cavity injection, for example, requires additional equipment, product and labour but allows protection to reach enclosed areas that cannot simply be sprayed from underneath the vehicle.
When comparing a Lanoguard price, ask what areas are actually included rather than assuming every treatment provides the same level of coverage.
Level Of Preparation
Preparation is one of the biggest differences between Lanoguard services.
Lanoguard itself can be relatively quick to apply. The preparation required for a thorough professional installation can take considerably longer.
Dirt, road grime, mud and loose contamination can make it difficult to inspect and correctly treat the underside of a vehicle. Professional preparation may therefore involve pressure cleaning or degreasing followed by sufficient drying time before application.
Some installers provide relatively minimal preparation, while others carry out a much more detailed cleaning process.
This is one reason why comparing services purely on their Lanoguard application cost can be misleading. You are not simply paying for somebody to spray a product onto the underside of your car. With a comprehensive service, a significant proportion of the labour happens before the Lanoguard is applied.
Part Removal And Refitting
Modern vehicles often hide a surprising amount of their underside behind plastic covers, wheel arch liners and undertrays.
Leaving these components in place makes the treatment quicker, but it can also prevent access to areas where moisture, dirt and road salt can accumulate.
Removing wheels and liners allows an installer to clean and protect areas that would otherwise remain inaccessible. Undertrays or other covers may also need to be removed depending on the vehicle.
All of this takes time.
Components have to be carefully removed, stored and correctly refitted once treatment is complete. On some vehicles this process is relatively straightforward, while others use complex liners, fixings and underbody panels.
A higher Lanoguard installation price may therefore reflect several additional hours of dismantling and reassembly rather than simply a higher charge for the same work. So, it is worth checking exactly what components and liner removals are included within your Lanoguard quote.
Existing Corrosion
The condition of your vehicle can have a major influence on the final Lanoguard cost.
A clean, relatively new car generally requires less corrective preparation than a vehicle that has spent ten or fifteen years being exposed to British winters.
Lanoguard can be applied over light surface corrosion and is designed to penetrate and protect rusted areas. However, it does not remove corrosion that is already present.
Vehicles with significant rust may require additional preparation before treatment. Loose or flaking corrosion, failing previous coatings and heavy contamination may need to be dealt with first.
This additional work can increase the Lanoguard application price substantially. Some UK specialists offer enhanced treatments involving extensive mechanical removal of rust and failing coatings, with prices exceeding £1,000.
Older vehicles should therefore ideally be inspected before a final quotation is provided.
Paying for the correct preparation is particularly important in this situation. Simply covering heavily corroded or poorly prepared areas may make the treatment cheaper initially, but it does not provide the same standard of vehicle preservation.
How Much Does Lanoguard Cost At TH Detailing?
At TH Detailing, our current Lanoguard cost is £660 including VAT for passenger cars and £720 including VAT for 4x4s, SUVs, vans and campers.
These prices sit above some of the cheaper Lanoguard treatments available in the UK because our service is designed as a comprehensive underbody protection process rather than a quick spray application.
Every initial Lanoguard treatment takes place over two days at our secure indoor facility in Stourbridge.
Preparation includes full liner removal, wheels-off cleaning, a full exterior wash and warm-air drying. Removing liners and wheels gives us much better access to areas that can otherwise remain hidden during a basic treatment.
Once preparation is complete, Lanoguard chassis protection is applied alongside treatment of the suspension, steering and brake lines.
Internal cavities are also injected. This allows the treatment to reach areas such as box sections, sills and subframes rather than restricting protection to exposed surfaces.
We also carry out precision grease application to vulnerable areas. Seams, bolts, welds and other high-risk locations can receive targeted treatment as part of the process.
The price therefore includes as standard:
- Full liner removal
- Wheels-off cleaning
- Full exterior wash
- Warm-air drying
- Lanoguard chassis protection
- Suspension, steering and brake line protection
- Internal cavity injection
- Precision grease application
- Two-day service
- Secure indoor storage
- Before and after photo and video documentation
This preparation and access are important as to why our Lanoguard installation cost is higher than services that can be completed within a few hours.
We do not want to protect only the easiest parts of the vehicle to reach. Our aim is to provide a thorough treatment designed around long-term preservation. That’s why our Lanoguard applications are highly rated across Stourbridge, Birmingham, and across the West Midlands.
For older vehicles or cars with more noticeable surface corrosion, additional preparation may also be recommended. This is particularly important for vehicles that are over ten years old, as corrosion may already be well established underneath the car.
What About Lanoguard Top-Up Costs?
Lanoguard is not intended to be a permanent, one-time coating. Regular inspection and maintenance help ensure the protective barrier continues to perform effectively, particularly on daily-driven vehicles exposed to road salt, standing water and winter grime.
At TH Detailing, annual Lanoguard top-ups currently cost £285 for passenger cars and £325 for 4x4s, SUVs and vans.
Our top-up process starts with an inspection of the previous treatment so we can identify areas experiencing greater wear.
We then carry out targeted application to restore the protective barrier in high-abrasion areas and recharge internal cavities where required. The vehicle’s digital record is also updated with high-resolution photographic documentation.
For daily drivers and vehicles used throughout the year, we recommend regular top-ups to maintain protection. Cars used occasionally, such as stored classics or summer vehicles, may be able to extend the interval, although an annual inspection is still worthwhile.
When considering the overall Lanoguard price, it is therefore sensible to account for ongoing maintenance as well as the initial installation.
Summing Up
The Lanoguard cost in the UK can vary from less than £200 for basic treatments to £1000 or more for comprehensive professional applications. Vehicles requiring extensive corrosion preparation can cost considerably more.
Vehicle size matters, but it is only one part of the equation. Coverage, preparation, component removal and the existing condition of the underside can all have a significant effect on the final Lanoguard application cost.
This is why it is important to compare exactly what is included rather than choosing an installer based purely on price.
If you would like advice about the right treatment for your vehicle or would like a personalised quote, contact TH Detailing today to learn more about our professional Lanoguard underbody protection.