Situated along a picturesque, wooded reach of the River Yare near Norwich, Brundall Gardens Marina offers a sheltered inland base within the Norfolk Broads network. Operating in a quiet freshwater setting adjacent to historic estate gardens, craft berthed or laid up here require thorough structural checks and technical audits to ensure long-term hull integrity, mechanical safety, and compliance with Broads Authority standards.
SafeGuard Marine Survey provides completely independent small craft surveying services directly on-site at Brundall Gardens Marina. Whether you require an out-of-water pre-purchase survey, Ultrasonic Thickness (UT) NDT hull gauging on a steel narrowboat or Dutch barge, or an insurance condition report for a GRP river cruiser or wooden classic, our evaluations deliver clear, actionable guidance with zero commercial ties to hosting yards, brokerages, or local moorings.
Haul-Out & Hardstanding Infrastructure: Accommodates local lifting arrangements, slipway access, and hardstanding block-out for inland craft and river cruisers. Out-of-water surveys are strictly coordinated to ensure complete, uninterrupted access to the baseplate, forward and aft swims, keel structures, stern gear, and underwater appendages.
Surface Preparation & NDT Access: Facilities support high-pressure washing and the removal of freshwater weed, silt accumulation, and loose bottom coatings along the wind-and-water line. This ensures optimal surface contact for ultrasonic transducer coupling and silver/silver-chloride reference electrode testing for stray current corrosion audits.
Moorings & Site Facilities: Offers secure basin and quay-side moorings equipped with essential shore-side amenities, fresh water, and electricity hook-ups for short-term and long-term craft. Positioned directly on the River Yare, the site provides straightforward navigation access toward Norwich, Reedham, Breydon Water, and the wider Norfolk Broads network.