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At Keel Boat Services, our team consists of experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional canal boat repair and maintenance services. Our management team, which includes Karl Heywood, Simon Peek, and Simon Burgess, has decades of collective experience in the industry.
Karl Heywood, one of our directors, has been working on boats since he was 16 years old. With over 40 years of experience, Karl has seen and done pretty much everything there is to do on a boat. Simon Burgess, also a director, has managed several businesses and is the proud owner of Moonbeam, a 60 x 10 widebeam, moored at Tattenhall Marina. The third member of the management team is Simon Peek. Simon lived on and restored several traditional narrow boats before joining our team. He also worked as the workshop manager at Overwater Marina.
Our management team is complemented by a highly skilled staff and a network of industry contacts and associates who can assist with various aspects of boat repair and maintenance, including welding, painting, joinery, fit-outs, and sign-writing. Together, our team is committed to providing our customers with high-quality services and exceptional customer care.
Choosing the right company to repair and maintain your canal boat is essential. At Keel Boat Services, we believe that we are the right choice for the job. Here's why:
Experience: With decades of collective experience in the industry, our team has the knowledge and expertise to handle all types of canal boat repairs and maintenance.
Comprehensive Services: From routine maintenance to major repairs and complete refurbishments, we offer a comprehensive range of services to meet all of your canal boat repair needs.
Skilled Staff: Our highly skilled staff is committed to providing you with the best possible service and ensuring that your canal boat is in top condition.
Industry Contacts and Associates: We have a vast network of industry contacts and associates who can assist with various aspects of boat repair and maintenance, ensuring that we can provide you with the best possible service.
Competitive Prices: We have trade accounts and excellent relationships with major equipment suppliers, chandlers, and bespoke service providers, ensuring that we can source the necessary parts with short lead times and at competitive prices.
Customer Care: At Keel Boat Services, we are committed to providing exceptional customer care. We understand the importance of keeping your canal boat in top condition and will work closely with you to ensure that your needs are met.
Our canal boat repair services cover a wide range of repairs, from routine maintenance tasks such as hull blacking, engine servicing, and electrical repairs, to more complex tasks such as welding and structural repairs. We can also repair or replace damaged cabinetry, install new equipment, and perform cosmetic repairs such as repainting and varnishing.
The duration of a canal boat repair depends on the complexity of the task and the availability of any required parts or equipment. Simple repairs may be completed in a matter of hours, while more complex repairs may take several days or even weeks. When you bring your canal boat to us for repair, we will give you an estimated timeline for completion based on the nature of the repair and our current workload.
Our team of experienced canal boat technicians has been repairing boats for many years. We have extensive knowledge of canal boat engines, electrical systems, and hull construction, and are familiar with the various materials and components used in canal boat construction. We stay up to date with the latest repair techniques and technologies to ensure that we can provide the best possible service to our customers.
The cost of a canal boat repair depends on the nature of the repair, the parts and materials required, and the amount of labour involved. We provide detailed estimates for all repair work before we begin, so you can be sure that you understand the costs involved. We pride ourselves on providing competitive pricing and high-quality workmanship.
Yes, we offer emergency repair services for canal boats. If you have a problem with your canal boat that requires urgent attention, give us a call and we will do our best to accommodate you. We understand that unexpected problems can arise at any time, and we are committed to providing our customers with prompt and reliable service.
Based at Tattenhall Marina, we offer top-quality services to ensure that your canal boat is always in excellent condition for all your waterway adventures.
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