Dry dock services at three locations.
Narrowboat Dry Dock Services at Bradford on Avon
Fully qualified and experienced staff at seven locations.
Quality work provided at a fair price.
We offer quality maintenance, repair & dry dock services for canal boats at a fair price.
Our maintenance and repair services are for canal boats and are undertaken by fully qualified and experienced staff.
We offer dry dock services at Bradford on Avon, Trevor & Whixall.
Our standard labour rate is £50 plus VAT per hour.
Our gas & welding labour rate is £75 plus VAT per hour.
Our Call Out Service is £80 plus VAT for the first hour, £60 plus VAT per hour thereafter. Travel is charged at 50p per mile.
We sell Calor gas, diesel, coal, logs and pump out services at all our boat yards, except Whixall.
Our Maintenance, Repairs & Dry Dock Prices
Engines
Canaline and Isuzu service & installation dealers.
Major service: from £200 + VAT.
Driveplate supply & fitted: from £200 + VAT.
Engine oil & inspection service: £100 plus VAT & materials.
Replace engine control cables: from £80 plus VAT.
Engine replacement: from £1,200 plus VAT (10% discount on retainer).
Gearbox service & repairs: from £50 plus VAT.
Head gasket supplied & fitted: from £500 plus VAT.
Safety Checks
Gas Safety Check: £100 plus VAT.
Boat Safety Certification: from £250 plus VAT.
Chandlery
We can supply the following chandlery items:
110 Amp batteries: £130 plus VAT.
Replace alternator: from £130 plus VAT.
Replace starter motor: from £200 plus VAT.
Drive coupling upgrade: from £295 plus VAT.
Water Pumps: from £87.50 plus VAT.
Shower Pumps: from £105 plus VAT.
Engine Oil: from £4.50 per litre plus VAT.
Oil, Air & Fuel Filters: from £4 plus VAT.
Alternator Belts: from £8 plus VAT.
Antifreeze: from £2.50 per litre plus VAT.
Renew Stern Gland Packing: from £65 plus VAT.
Genuine & Non Genuine Filters.
Installation service also available.
Winterisation service
Check anti-freeze levels in engine & drain/prepare domestic systems ready for winter: £60 plus VAT.
Interior service
A thorough check of all internal systems & pumps, windows/vents for leaks, batteries & charging system: £85 plus VAT & parts.
Window repairs
Leaky windows removed & resealed: from £80 plus VAT.
Window upgrades: from £800 plus VAT.
Dry Dock Services
Survey or emergency repairs: from £395 plus VAT. Additional days in dock: £99 plus VAT.
Rudder repairs: from £90 plus VAT.
Rudder bearing supply & fit: from £80 plus VAT.
Repack stern tube: from £50 plus VAT.
Boat surveys: price on application.
Propeller, rudder & shaft repairs: from £90 plus VAT.
Supply & fit anode: small £80 plus VAT; slimline side £82.50 plus VAT; medium £85 plus VAT; large £100 plus VAT.
NB Dry docking for flat bottom hulls only.
Hull Blacking & Painting
Hull blacking: from £600 plus VAT.
Pressure wash and 2 coats of International Interluf 16: £16 plus VAT per foot.
Gunwhale painting: International Interluf 16 £175 plus VAT; matt black 2 coats £11.50 plus VAT per foot; and gloss 2 coats £13.50 plus VAT per foot.
Additional top coats: price on application.
NB Dry docking for flat bottom hulls only.
Call Out Service
£80 plus VAT for the first hour (with travel charged at 50p per mile), £60 plus VAT per hour thereafter.
Keeping your narrowboat in excellent condition requires specialist care that goes beyond routine servicing afloat. At Bradford on Avon, Anglo Welsh provides professional narrowboat dry dock services that allow for full inspection, maintenance and repair of your boat below the waterline.
Dry docking is a vital part of long-term narrowboat care. By lifting your boat out of the water, our experienced engineers can assess the hull, stern gear and underwater fittings in detail, helping to prevent corrosion, improve performance and protect your investment.
Dry Dock Services on the Kennet & Avon Canal
Located on the Kennet & Avon Canal, Bradford on Avon is ideally placed for narrowboats cruising through Wiltshire and the South West. Our dry dock services here are delivered by engineers with extensive hands-on experience maintaining working narrowboats in real canal conditions.
Each boat is assessed individually, ensuring the work carried out reflects its age, usage and overall condition.
What Our Dry Dock Services Include
- Full hull inspection and condition reporting
- Hull preparation and blacking application
- Anode inspection and replacement
- Propeller, rudder and stern gear checks
- Inspection of through-hull fittings
- Identification of corrosion, wear or damage
- Remedial repairs where required
All work is carried out methodically, with clear communication at every stage.
Why Dry Docking Matters
Regular dry docking helps to:
- Reduce corrosion and hull deterioration
- Maintain efficient propulsion and handling
- Identify issues not visible while afloat
- Extend the lifespan and long-term value of your narrowboat
Many owners choose to dry dock every 12–24 months as part of a sensible maintenance programme. Book narrowboat dry dock services in Bradford on Avon and protect your boat below the waterline.
FAQs – Bradford on Avon Dry Dock Services
Do you offer narrowboat dry dock services at Bradford on Avon?
Yes. We provide full narrowboat dry dock services at Bradford on Avon for boats cruising the Kennet & Avon Canal.
What work can be done while my boat is in dry dock?
Hull inspections, blacking, anode replacement, stern gear checks and underwater repairs.
How long does dry docking usually take?
Timescales depend on the scope of work required. We’ll provide clear guidance before work begins.
