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Nick asked me if I would mind writing a testimonial regarding the painting of my 60’ narrowboat MIDNIGHT. He needn’t have bothered asking, the testimonial was on its way anyway.
I am 100% thrilled with the work that Nick and Lee have carried out. The result exceeds my (very high) expectations; they have anticipated so many areas and gone that extra mile on so many points. Of course the icing on the cake is their attitude which is first class, down to earth; direct plain talking that cannot be misconstrued. Nick is an engineer, painter and carpenter which means I had loads of overdue jobs done at the same time as the repaint all to a very high standard.
I could go on and on listing the good points, (my wife wants me to mention the good job they did of cleaning the inside of the boat after the work….. now that is praise indeed!) I have no bad points to report, even when the boat had left and it was discovered that Nick still had the door keys, he drove over immediately with a big grin on his face “no trouble at all mate!” ….. now that’s service. (Maybe it’s why 3 members of Lymm cruising club will have
“Paint-Shed re-paints” this spring.)
Thanks Nick and Lee for an excellent job, I will never go anywhere else."
Peter and Sallie Corbett NB Midnight
"Nick has maintained our boat since we bought it and has always provided us a great service. He discusses
options on what is needed, makes sure that there is a competitive price agreed and delivers a high standard of workmanship,
leaving it clean and tidy ready for a season’s cruising. Thanks to his efforts, I am sure that our boat is in a much better
condition now than when we bought it!"
John & Jane – N.B. Hannah B
" NB Marine Services have provided us with exemplary work on our narrowboat Ladybird. We have had had a number of other companies do work for us in the past, but have been so impressed with NB that we would always return to them for our boat requirements. Work is completed within the timescale originally suggested, within budget, and to an impeccable standard. Nick is an absolute expert and is able to provide detailed advice along with creative ideas to enable the best job to be done. We highly recommend NB Marine Services to friends'. Jane Pennington, NB Ladybird
Dear Nick,
This is just to say thank you for the years you worked for me at Orchard firstly as a sub contractor and later in full employment you lived up to the high standard of work we endeavoured to undertake, your attention to detail in the work we did helped give us the name we had on the system for being one of the top boatyards for paintwork also along with that was the approach you had toward our customers who I know all spoke highly of you.
As you know my philosophy to work was to have fun and enjoy what you were doing and with you on our team we certainly did that.
Stan Rowan,
Orchard Marina Ltd (Retired)
"We first met Nick some years ago when we had our last boat 'Hitch-hiker'. He fitted central heating to the boat and carried out several other jobs on her over the next 12 months.
When we decided that Hitch-hiker was not our 'forever' boat, Nick was on hand to advise us on our next purchase.
We saw the tug on a local boat brokerage website, and Nick was at hand to assure us that, even as a shell, she was the boat for us.
Nick then spent the next 18 months turning our hopes and dreams for the tug into a reality - we knew what we wanted, NIck knew what was possible. His attention to detail and his dogged determination evolved into one of the most beautiful and unique boats on the canal today - NB Fly.
Nick has proved beyond all doubt that his work is both modern and innovative whilst staying true to the old traditions of boating - a truly individual guy with immense skill and vision. Work of this standard is hard to find these days. Well done Nick!"
Les and Sheila Williams,
NB Fly
"I am pleased to be able to recommend NB Marine Services for their high standards of both mechanical and electrical installation work.
The work is of excellent quality, on time and proves to be of good value.
I have regularly recommended them to boat owners, for such work."
Kevin Wreglesworth,
Chestnut Marine Limited.
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