Dry dock services at three locations.
Narrowboat Dry Dock Services at Trevor
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.
Dry docking plays an essential role in maintaining narrowboats cruising the Llangollen Canal and surrounding waterways. At Trevor, Anglo Welsh offers professional narrowboat dry dock services designed to support boats operating in this unique and demanding canal environment.
By removing your narrowboat from the water, our engineers can carry out detailed inspections and essential maintenance that simply isn’t possible while afloat.
Dry Dock Facilities Supporting the Llangollen Canal
Trevor is a key location for narrowboats navigating the Llangollen Canal, including stretches near the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Our dry dock services here are delivered by engineers who understand the stresses placed on boats using historic canals, locks and aqueduct crossings.
Each dry dock project is approached with care, accuracy and a focus on long-term reliability.
Narrowboat Dry Dock Services at Trevor
- Detailed hull inspections and condition checks
- Hull blacking and protective coatings
- Anode inspection and renewal
- Propeller, shaft and stern gear servicing
- Inspection of underwater fittings and seals
- Identification of corrosion or structural wear
Where issues are identified, findings are clearly explained and practical solutions recommended.
Benefits of Dry Docking at Trevor
Dry docking helps narrowboat owners to:
- Detect hidden issues early
- Reduce corrosion and water ingress risks
- Improve propulsion efficiency and handling
- Cruise with greater confidence on remote stretches
Dry dock inspections are particularly valuable for older or frequently used boats. Arrange narrowboat dry dock services in Trevor with experienced inland waterways engineers.
FAQs – Bradford on Avon Dry Dock Services
Do you provide dry dock services at Trevor?
Yes. We offer narrowboat dry dock services at Trevor for boats cruising the Llangollen Canal.
What maintenance can be completed in dry dock?
Hull inspections, blacking, anode replacement, stern gear servicing and underwater repairs.
How often should a narrowboat be dry docked?
Most narrowboats benefit from dry docking every 12–24 months, depending on use and condition.
