Hesford Marine

This is the 3rd time I've used Hesfords over the years.Yard staff are friendly and accomadating. It's a bonus to stay overnight if required with electric at a good rate. Not much you can't get in the chandelery tho this time I didn't need anything. Went back in early which was not a problem. Great food and drink in the Barn Owl pub right next door (so no driving). Only 1 drawback. I wasn't informed beforehand there were no waterproofs available when using the pressure washer ( had been in the past) coz of Covid restrictions, (understandable) which meant I got a soaking as I wasn't prepared for that. Suggest if customers hire the washer for their own use then inform to bring waterproofs. Other than a small moan, would always use again. Thanks..ps. the price is right too.:)

This was the second time we have used Hesford Marine and we was as satisfied this time as we was the first.This is the Ideal place for liveaboards to DIY black there boats (although Hesford's will do it for you). You can live on the boat if you are outside which compared with most marina boat sheds, this is not allowed because of fire risks. But your boat will be outside and your restricted to the weather so book for the summer or just book a couple of extra days if you are concerned. The yard is also dog friendly.The chandlery is very well stocked for your boat repairs etc . This a working boat yard. Great for boat blacking the boat comes out on an 18inch trolley the ideal height. The yard also incorporates an engineering workshop so any machining or welding/fabrication can be catered for.They also have two modern weatherproof sheds for full repaints etc . I also found out they carry out sandblasting for 2 pack blacking.The best bit after an hard days work you can visit the local pub with great food etc only 30 seconds away when you walk out of the yard's bottom gate. A local convenience store is 30 minutes walk away.Finally all the chandlery and office staff are very friendly and helpful . The yard staff both Darren and Dan were absolutely brilliant, with Dan showing me around the yard for electric plug in and showing me the bins for refuse/waste etc.So once again thank you Hesford's we'll see you for blacking in two years time.nb Four Goldens

If it wasn't, for that truly unpleasant receptionist I, would give 5 starts. Believe it or not her name is Karen !

Booked in to have my narrowboat taken out on the slipway so I could black below the waterline. Got hesfords to powerwash for me and they did a fantastic job. Every member of the team couldn’t help enough. i was booked out for 2 weeks and managed to finish the job early. I requested to be relaunched early and no sooner had I asked I was back floating.A great price stand great people. I will definitely recommend and I will be returning when I need dry docking again.

When I wanted to move a narrow boat I had just purchased fromm the Bridgewater Canal to the Kennet and Avon, near my home I really struggled to find hauliers and a crane service who could help me. Thank goodness I telephoned Aileen at Hesfords marine who held my hand throughout the process and arranged everything perfectly. I'm very grateful, they were truly a pleasure to deal with and I would highly recommend them to anyone

Great service again. we take our hire boats here every here to black, paint, and do any out of water repairs. We also take customers' boats out for blacking!

Horrible experience. Needed some help and the attitude of the lady in the office/shop was horrible. She shouldn't be allowed near customers. I should have known when I saw a sign in the shop practically screaming that you shouldn't knock on the office door to let anyone know you are in the shop. Worst shopping experience I have had in YEARS. Took me ages to get there too. On the plus side the chap in the yard jet washing boats was the total opposite but shop ladies appalling attitude has left a lasting impression!!

Been in for blacking and repairs staff very friendly and helpful as were everyone else on the yard shop well stocked with everything I needed would recommend to anyone wanting a hassle free experienceThanks and see you again next time

What an experience! I stopped to use the chandlers shop, the door was locked so I walked around and the woman, I assume is the owner because her attitude was horrible and only an owner could get away with her rudeness, snapped at me that “she wasn’t road runner!” I walked to the entrance and she still didn’t let me in until I said I wanted to buy something! Then as I tried to pay by card she said that it was £5 minimum spend! It is the only place I know which still does this since the pandemic, especially that she kept putting her hand up and telling me to get back! Here’s an idea, go behind your counter if you’re that worried instead of standing in the middle of the shop. I then asked about use of the yard and she went on about how busy they were and started this spiel, I’d had enough by now so I cut her off because she was just rude, all I’ll say is that I’m so glad for online shopping because customer service does not exist at this chandlers.

Fantastic yard staff very friendly my dogs was welcome too. Six night stay just blackening in and out in ten minutes everything you need thanks again Hesfords! Gaz carver!