Boat Repairs Bristol

Are you looking for mobile boat repairs in the Bristol and Southwest area? We have a decade of experience as liveaboards and boating enthusiasts and If we don't have an answer we probably know someone who will.

From routine maintenance to complex repairs, we are committed to delivering fast, friendly, and professional service right at your location—saving you time and hassle. No job is too big or small; our extensive experience covers every aspect of boat repair, ensuring your vessel stays in top condition for all your adventures.

You'll find us working in Bristol Marina , Saltford Marina, Boatfolk Portishead, Uphill - Weston, Shirehampton and Cardiff Bay.

We've undertaken thousands of boat repairs and have helped hundreds of customers from commercial boat studios right down to small leisure crafts, sailboats, kayaks all kinds of vessels.

    
 
 
         
   Kevin McFarlane 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been looking for someone of Louis skill and knowledge to help with the Renovations of my Boats ..Absolutely first class work on the sanding and painting both NarrowBoats  10/10
  
 
        
   Jason Eaton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a very unusual repair that needed to be done to our Jacuzzi balance tank that required a specialist to repair this. So i contacted Louis just to see if he could do this due to the nature of his business. From start to finish Louis was professional. polite and did a great job. I would definitely use Louis again and highly recommended the company.
  
 
        
   Rhys Cooper 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very happy with the work carried out on my fibreglass roof... Definitely recommend to anyone needing fibreglass repair. Very reasonable price. Thanks
  
 
        
   craig bodsworth 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lou has completed many jobs for me over the years from headlining and insulating racing boats to fibreglass and structural repairs, resealing deck fttings, portholes and assisting with mast drops. He recently completed a job, laminating the cabin on a 44ft Sail boat and working alongside the carpenter and myself to completely rebuild the deck and topcabin. Highly recommend getting in touch if you're in need of boat repairs.
  
 
        
   Roger West 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Louis has been brilliant in supporting me throughout the year with a range of jobs on our Dutch Barge. All completed to a high standard at very reasonable rates. He also completed the repaint of the hull this autumn and did a superb job coordinating other contractors to get the job done. All this the more impressive as I live 250 miles from the boat and have had to trust all aspects to Louis. Would not hesitate to use again
  
 
        
   Joe Plays Drums 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lou and Maria did a fantastic paint job for me on my narrowboat. looks lovely.

Our Day to day

Full Paint Jobs- Start to Finish project project management with surveyor

Steel Preparation for Rust Inhibiting Marine Coatings

Re Flooring - Decks, composite core and traditional laminated marine plywood

Professional Recaulking and Secondary Glazing

Painting- Maintenance preparation, Primers, topcoats, 2k application and Antifoul.

Engine Rebuilds - Fault Finding Servicing

Gelcoat Repairs, hairline, crash damage, stanchion damage sturtucal and aesthetic color matching.

Interior Work- Headliner repairs, varnishing, cleaning

Custom Composite Wet Room- With Hand Painted 2k Mural

Onsite Color Matching -To R2 Standard, Help with Paint Sourcing and Application

Chainplates - Custom G10 GRP and Stainless Fabrication and Installation

Outdrive, rebuilding - installation, parts finding.

Insurance Repairs

We have full public liability and are fully insured to take on personal and commerical boat repairs and services- You can rest well, knowing your in good hands.

Marine Services We Offer

GRP Repairs Gelcoat repairs, detailing, fiberglass lamination, and replacement of non-slip area texture. fairing, body shop work.
Insulation Work - from spray foam application on large commercial vessels to small cruisers and racing yachts.
Floor Replacement with a composite core, removing rotten substructure. Installing stringers and supports.
Transom Repairs
Anti-foul Using industry-leading anti-foul coatings. Bottom cleaning, wet sanding and full prep to keep dust and contamination down to a minimum.
Painting Coveline, gunwales, Non-slip areas and hull areas. Colour matching is available locally providing the paint is sourced with our local marine paint supplier.
Marine Engineering - Currently, this isn't our area of speciality however we do have a number of qualified and experienced marine engineers available for subcontracting.
Thu-hull fittings, installation.
Deck hardware repair and installation above and below the waterline.
Mobile Boat Cleaning - Internal / External Valets.
12v Basic circuits - Bilge pumps, solar, MPPT, split charge relay, circuit breakers, battery circuits.
Boat Repairs Bristol

Not Currently Offering

The following services we have a strong working knowledge of but don't currently offer.

Gas
230v AC Electrics- Shorepower
Full Boat Refits (due to time constraints)

We are now taking bookings for Bristol, Cardiff, Portishead and the South West in general. We can also offer remote services to the UK, depending on the amount of work needed.

Negotiable day rates, hourly and fixed quotes are available. Depending on location, duration, and the type of repair service needed. Jobs are charged at labour plus materials; it is sometimes required for materials to be bought or paid for upfront.

For Bookings Contact

Email: louis@boat-renovation.com

Call UK: (44+) 7488951991

Insta: boatrenovationpeople

OUR RATES

All General Repairs and Labour £35ph Including VAT

Day Rate Fixed - £280 (7.5hrs) Including VAT

Marine Engineering - £70ph Including VAT

For price quotes on large jobs please contact us.

Unfortunately, we do way too many jobs to keep our portfolio up to date but you can use our Instagram feed to see what we're currently up to.

What we've worked on

Atlantic Rowing Boats, Kayaks and Canoes, Ketch Sailboats, Dual Engine Motor Boats, River Cruisers, Racing Boats, Narrow Boats, Dutch Barges, Wide Beams Tenders, Ribs, Tug Boats, Lifeboats and even GRP Unicorns! No job too small, no job too big.

SOME of OUR WORK

Rudder Rebuild - Westerly Berwick

Removing damaged single pack foam core which has substantial damage due to age and what ingresss.

Repairing a leading edge using armaform and 2 pack foam.

Epoxy filleting a new plate into the reapired rudder

This rudder was repaired in conjunction with GRP lessons we provided for the customer.

Last minuet shaping and repair of the original skeg on site.

Unicorn FEST BRISTOL grp repairs - leukaemia care

Fibreglass Repairs On Unicorn Nova after being vandalised in stokes croft Bristol

Popcorn being given a new horn in Clifton downs after it was stolen.

Unicorns awaiting the auction after the amazing work of the artists and leukaemia care charity had nearlly concluded.

The GRP unicorn vets getting a much needed break.

maintenance on floating harbor Studios bristol

https://floatingharbour.co.uk/

Patch Priming With Jotamastic 90 AL - Rust inhibiting marine quality primers. Anna co-owner of floating harbour studios getting stuck in.

Alternating Patch Prime colors for layering.

Wind And tides coated as well as the baseplate and topside with 2k polyurethane.

Twin KEEL refit and internal GRP HULL repair

Assessing the keel stud damage caused by grounding.

Keel Stud Installation by sub contractors Iron Unicorn

Keels freshly rebedded on a Westerly Berek =.

A Westerly Yacht being returned to the water after twin keel repair.

Post FLOOD DAMAGE - INSIDE OUTSIDE vALET

Engine and navigations controls after an internal valet.

A mouldy cabin wall. This was due to flood damage and a lack of ventilation.

Anti-Foul SERVICE - Dufour Yacht

Full Re-fit and Repower - Seamaster 950

Rebuild Seamaster 950 Engine Bay and Cockpit

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Nicola says:

October 18, 2021 at 8:05 pm

Hi there

I am looking to purchase a 77″ tug boat which needs full restoration (no engine) into a ‘houseboat’. The boat is moored in Kent so I believe too far from yourselves and services but I was hoping to have a chat to get some more understanding on the renovation required and how much it is likely to cost.
Thanks in advance!

Roger Hurley Guy says:

September 18, 2025 at 1:19 pm

Hi Louis! I have been looking for boat repairs in Bristol for ages now, a lot of places seem to have closed. I’ll be getting in touch over the weekend. What an amazing portfolio!

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