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Workshop

Go Kayaking Workshop

We’re dedicated to keeping you paddling, and our comprehensive in-store repair service is there do exactly that!

Whether it's a service or specific problem, our paddlesport experts will work to get you back on the water. What's even better -our paddlemore loyalty card members get the benefits of this service for free! Visit us in store to become a member.

Please note during busy periods, the workshop can be fully booked for several weeks in advance so early booking is essential.

A full range of bespoke services are available – and please get in touch if there is anything you require that is not on the list below.

The prices below exclude the cost of parts. Parts will be charged separately.

Boat Health Check£25Standard Service£50Strip-down Service£150
Get a full health check for your boat. This includes but isn’t limited to:A standard service checking over all the essentials. Includes but not limited to:A full strip-down service checking your boat from bow to stern. Includes but not limited to:
- Check of all parts
- Check general condition
- Lubricate & silicone spray any moving parts
- Boat safety check
- Diagnostic skeg service
- Replacing thigh grips
- Replacing seats
- Replacing footrests
- One side plastic weld
- Bulkhead re-sealing
- Remedying home repairs
- Skeg line replacement

- Bulkhead replacement
- Boat reshaping
- Double side plastic weld (inside and out)
- Gunwale stripping and fitting
Comprehensive 2-hour Boat Outfitting£75Minor Kayak Outfitting Service£25Canoe, all prices exclude parts-
This service is included whenever you buy a boat from Go Kayaking, and covered as part of the service. We make sure your boat is outfittied to your needs. Incl but not limited to:Included whenever you buy a boat from Go Kayaking, and covered as part of the service. We make sure your boat is outfittied to your needs. Incl but not limited to:Get your canoe kitted up for an expedition, or whitewater ready. We do it all, and exactly to your specification. Need help deciding what to go for? Get in touch & we'll advise you on getting your dream set up.
- Diagnosing numb-ness or any discomfort
- Multiple adjustments (seat, thigh grips, foams)
- Coached time on the water to ensure comfort,
correct trim and posture
- Foam pad fitting
- Air bag fitting
- Adjusting seats, thigh grips, hip pads and footrest

- Full length lace & stitch with gear loops, end grabs plus kneeling thwart fitting - £195
- Full boat lacing including gear loops & end grabs - £125
- Lacing & stitching for standard size air bags - £75
- Other fittings include, thwarts, seats. £25 per item

Other services:

  • Basic diagnostics including water & float test £30
  • Pyranha or P&H composite repair service starts at £50 per hour and excludes parts.
  • Roof Rack Fitting £20

Exclusions:

We will not repair or service any product that we think has come to the end of its life and therefore could be dangerous to the user – this is determined at our discretion.

We do not repair or service inflatables.

For composite kayaks – we can only repair or service P&H or Pyranha composites. These repairs may be done off-site and include an extended lead time.

Our repair centre is located at our Runcorn store, and as such we are limited with what on-site repairs we can offer at our Llangollen store