Costing Guides
August 6, 2026
Author: Max Haydon
How Much Does a Complete Radiation Shielding Package Cost?
If you’re planning an X-ray room, CT suite, dental imaging room or veterinary practice, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is “How much does a complete radiation shielding package cost?”
The answer depends on the room, the required lead equivalence, the products needed, the finish selected, the size of any lead glass, and whether the shielding is supplied only or installed by specialist fitters.
A complete radiation shielding package may include lead-lined doors, lead door sets, lead-lined walls, lead-lined internal windows, lead glass, X-ray screens and specialist installation, including the lead wrapping of ductwork and other penetrations.
Rather than purchasing individual shielding products separately, many customers choose a complete package to help ensure the entire controlled area works together as one continuous shielding system.
This guide explains what is typically included within a complete radiation shielding package, the factors that influence overall cost, and the advantages of using a single specialist supplier.
Typical Radiation Shielding Cost Overview
The table below gives a broad indication of typical radiation shielding costs for early budgeting purposes.
| Product | Typical Starting Cost |
| Single lead-lined door | From approx. £2,500 ex VAT |
| Double/unequal pair lead-lined door | From approx. £4,200 ex VAT |
| Lead-lined internal window | From approx. £1,700 ex VAT |
| Lead glass | Around £1,600 ex VAT per m² |
| Code 3 lead-lined plasterboard | Approx. £85–£86 ex VAT per board |
| Code 5 lead-lined plasterboard | Approx. £125 ex VAT per board |
| Typical X-ray screen | Approx. £3,000 ex VAT |
| Sense-X® mood lighting upgrade | Add approx. £1,200 ex VAT |
| Radiation shielding installation | From approx. £1,200 per day |
These figures are intended as a general budgeting guide only and should not be treated as a final quotation. For a deeper look at prices, see our Costing Guides Hub.
The final cost of a radiation shielding package depends on the RPA report, lead equivalence, wall area, door sizes, window sizes, lead glass requirements, finishes, site conditions and installation scope.
Typical Complete Package Costs
Because every project is different, there is no fixed price for a complete radiation shielding package.
For example, a small dental X-ray room requiring a single lead-lined door and limited wall shielding will naturally cost significantly less than a hospital CT suite requiring multiple doors, extensive wall shielding, large lead-lined observation windows, X-ray screens and specialist installation.
Rather than providing a single headline figure, Raybloc prepares clear, line-by-line quotations showing exactly where costs are allocated across doors, walls, windows, lead glass, X-ray screens and installation. This allows customers to understand how different specifications influence the overall project budget.
What Does a Complete Radiation Shielding Package Include?
Every project is different, but a complete package may include:
- Lead-lined doors and door sets
- Lead-lined plasterboard or plywood wall shielding
- Lead-lined internal windows
- Lead glass
- X-ray screens
- Lead wrapping of ductwork and service penetrations
- Specialist installation
- Site surveys where required
- Project coordination
The exact specification should always be based on the requirements set out by the project’s Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) or Medical Physicist.
What Affects the Cost of a Complete Radiation Shielding Package?
The final cost depends on:
- Room size
- RPA requirements
- Lead equivalence
- Product specification
- Finish choices
- Glazing areas
- Site location
- Installation complexity
For example, increasing the lead equivalence on a single lead-lined door may only make a modest difference. Increasing the lead equivalence across an entire room of lead-lined plasterboard can change the total project cost much more significantly.
Similarly, larger lead glass viewing panels and upgraded door finishes can have a noticeable effect on the final quotation.
Because every project is different, complete shielding packages are normally priced using the project drawings together with the RPA report and specification.
Why Choose a Complete Radiation Shielding Package?
There are several commercial advantages to choosing a complete package from Raybloc.
When Raybloc supplies and installs the complete radiation shielding package, customers may benefit from:
- Better overall package rates
- Clear line-by-line pricing
- Greater transparency around where costs are associated
- Coordinated product compatibility
- Continuity between shielding elements
- Specialist installation
- Reduced site risk
- 10-year material and workmanship guarantee
- 10-year radiation shielding warranty on the complete shielded controlled area when installed by Raybloc
By manufacturing and coordinating the entire shielding package, every product is designed to work together as one continuous radiation shielding system.
This helps reduce coordination issues between different suppliers and supports shielding continuity throughout the controlled area.
Why Shielding Continuity Matters
A lead-lined door, lead-lined wall, lead-lined internal window or X-ray screen is not simply a standard building product with lead added to it.
Each product forms part of a continuous protective barrier designed to help prevent radiation leakage from a controlled area.
That means the lead door, frame, architraves, wall lining, lead glass, X-ray screen and any penetrations must all work together as one complete shielding system.
Poor coordination between products or trades can create avoidable issues. This is why many clients choose a complete radiation shielding package rather than sourcing individual components separately.
What Information Is Needed for an Accurate Quote?
To provide accurate guidance, Raybloc will typically require:
- Your RPA report or lead equivalence requirements
- Room drawings
- Site location
- Required finishes
- Window and screen sizes
- Installation requirements
- Programme dates
Where information is incomplete, Raybloc can still provide budget guidance, but final manufacture and installation should always be based on the correct RPA specification and project details.
What Happens After You Order?
Once an order has been accepted, Raybloc issues a sign-off sheet, typically within 24 hours.
This sign-off sheet confirms the product specification before manufacture begins. It is an important stage because radiation shielding products are manufactured to project-specific requirements.
Once the sign-off sheet has been completed by the customer, Raybloc can begin manufacture. Products are then delivered and installed if installation has been included in the order.
Typical lead times are usually 4–6 weeks from sign-off, depending on scheduling loads, product type, specification and project requirements.
Drawings can also be provided where required, although these may be subject to additional costs depending on the complexity and level of detail needed.
Why the Cheapest Radiation Shielding Option Is Not Always the Best Value
It is understandable for customers to compare prices. Radiation shielding is a significant investment, and project budgets matter.
However, the lowest initial cost is not always the lowest lifetime cost.
In radiation shielding, long-term value comes from:
- Correct specification
- Reliable manufacture
- Concealed lead
- Durable materials
- Proper shielding overlap
- Suitable finishes
- Accurate installation
- Product compatibility
- Strong aftercare
- Clear warranties
Raybloc uses fully concealed lead to prevent peeling or exposure. Hardwood is used instead of softwood to support durability and longevity. Lead-lined doors are supplied pre-hung to improve fit on site and reduce installation risk.
A radiation shielding product should not only satisfy the project at handover. It should continue to protect the controlled area throughout its working life.
Request a Radiation Shielding Quote
Whether you’re specifying a dental X-ray room, veterinary imaging suite, CT room or general X-ray facility, Raybloc can help you understand the most suitable shielding options for your project.
Send us your RPA report, lead equivalence requirements, room drawings, required finishes, site location and installation requirements, and our team can provide a clear, line-by-line quotation showing exactly where costs are associated across your complete radiation shielding package.
How much does a complete radiation shielding package cost?
There is no fixed price for a complete radiation shielding package because every project is different. The final cost depends on room size, lead equivalence, product specification, glazing requirements, finishes, installation requirements and the RPA specification.
What products are included in a complete package?
A complete package may include lead-lined doors, lead-lined walls, lead-lined internal windows, lead glass, X-ray screens, shielding for ductwork and service penetrations, and specialist installation.
Can Raybloc supply and install the complete package?
Yes. Raybloc offers both supply-only and full supply-and-installation solutions. Many customers choose a complete package to help ensure shielding continuity throughout the controlled area.
Do I need an RPA report?
Yes. The shielding requirements should always be specified by the project’s Radiation Protection Advisor or Medical Physicist before manufacture begins.
What are the advantages of choosing a complete package?
A complete package provides coordinated products, specialist installation, clear line-by-line pricing, reduced site risk and, when supplied and installed by Raybloc, a 10-year radiation shielding warranty on the complete shielded controlled area.
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