JD Narrowboats

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See Why Only JD Guarantees 100% In-House Quality.

JD Narrowboats, the family-run specialists in **Shardlow, Derby**, offer a transparent, bespoke build process. We never outsource major work—ensuring superior craftsmanship compared to mass-production yards.

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The JD Difference: Quality Controlled, Never Outsourced

Our core commitment is to an **entirely in-house build process**. From the initial welding of the British steel hull to the final cabinet fit-out, *all work* is done by our dedicated family team in our **Shardlow workshop**.

Full Transparency & The 100% In-House Guarantee

By eliminating external contractors for major construction stages, we guarantee a consistent standard of quality that is simply impossible to achieve otherwise.

This end-to-end control allows us to confidently offer a **12-Month Comprehensive Warranty** on every finished vessel, built by artisans with over 50 years of heritage.

No Outsourcing

Zero gaps in quality control.

Open Workshop

Clients are encouraged to visit and inspect progress.

Master Artisans

Built by a single, skilled family team since 1975.

Financial Peace of Mind: Our Milestone Payment Plan

We know that financial risk is a major concern when building bespoke. Our solution is simple: **you only pay when you see verifiable progress**.

1. Deposit

Stage: Design & Contract

Secures your dedicated build slot and commits the materials procurement.

1. Deposit

Stage: Design & Contract

Secures your dedicated build slot and commits the materials procurement.

1. Deposit

Stage: Design & Contract

Secures your dedicated build slot and commits the materials procurement.

1. Deposit

Stage: Design & Contract

Secures your dedicated build slot and commits the materials procurement.

The Metrics That Matter: JD Narrowboats vs. The Field

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Why Trust a Family Builder?

Explore the heritage that makes our 50+ year experience an asset to your long-term investment.

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Why Trust a Family Builder?

Explore the heritage that makes our 50+ year experience an asset to your long-term investment.

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Why Trust a Family Builder?

Explore the heritage that makes our 50+ year experience an asset to your long-term investment.

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The next step is to understand the JD Narrowboats process in detail—the final stage before you're ready to design your perfect vessel.

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Click above to proceed to the in-depth Build Journey page, which contains the consultation booking form.