About Portable X-Ray Services
Your Trusted Mobile Radiographic Service
Portable X-Ray Services proudly serves rest homes, hospitals, retirement villages, correctional facilities, and private homes across Auckland. Our fully portable radiographic equipment allows us to perform X-rays almost anywhere, including bedside or even in a chair—ensuring comfort and convenience for patients.
Our Service
- We operate nine state-of-the-art Digital Radiography (DR) vehicles
- We strive for same-day service and provide urgent X-rays with a prompt response.
- Digital images are sent directly to a radiology practice for swift and accurate reporting.
Who We Serve
Many of our patients are too ill, frail, or anxious to travel to a radiographic facility. By bringing the service to their home or care facility, we help prevent unnecessary stress, discomfort, and risk of injury.
Why Choose Us?
Available after hours for urgent examinations
Specialists in bedside and frail patient X-rays
Flexible, efficient, and hassle-free service
Professional team delivering high-quality images
No charge if we cannot obtain a diagnostic-quality
With decades of experience and a commitment to excellence, Portable X-Ray Services ensures reliable, high-quality mobile imaging—bringing care and convenience directly to you.
Delivering Mobile Diagnostic Imaging to Auckland Since 1969
For over five decades, Portable X-Ray Services has been a trusted provider of mobile diagnostic imaging in Auckland. Established in 1969 to serve small private surgical hospitals, we quickly expanded to meet the growing needs of rest homes, hospitals, and private residences.
Our Journey of Innovation
- 1969 – Launched with a single van, manual developing tanks, and a large portable X-ray machine.
- 2000 – Transitioned to automated processing, equipping vehicles with bench-top film processors and portable generators.
- 2005 – Expanded with an additional vehicle to meet rising demand.
- 2008 – Introduced our first Mobile Computed Radiography (CR) Van, eliminating the need for darkrooms and chemicals. This also marked our switch to the silver and black colour scheme.
- 2009–2011 – Continued fleet modernisation, with all film-processing vans fully decommissioned by December 2011.
- 2015 – Launched our first Digital Radiography (DR) Van, utilising wireless DR panels for faster, high-quality imaging.
- 2016–2019 – Expanded our DR fleet, transitioning away from CR technology.
Recent Advancements & Expansion
- Early 2020 – Ordered XRAY7, but delivery was delayed until November 2021.
- March 2022 – Peter and Russell sold the business to Ian and retired.
- September 2022 – Installed DR technology into XRAY7.
- August 2023 – Introduced XRAY8, our first Kia vehicle.
- December 2023 – Added XRAY9, another Kia.
- March 2024 – XRAY1 was upgraded from a van to a Kia vehicle.
- 2024 – Began preparations for Portable Ultrasound Services with the introduction of Kia car SONO1.
Where We Are Today
- We now operate a fleet of fully upgraded DR vans and Kia vehicles, providing fast, high-quality imaging anywhere it’s needed.
- Our team has travelled over 1 million kilometres, delivering care directly to patients.
- We are contracted by area health boards, providing services to spinal units, rehabilitation centres, geriatric hospitals, and correctional facilities.
- Our next step: introducing portable ultrasound services, expanding our ability to provide comprehensive mobile diagnostics.
At Portable X-Ray Services, we are committed to innovation, efficiency, and outstanding patient care—wherever it’s needed.