Tailored engineering in London & across the UK since 1997
Wood, Hall & Heward Ltd was established in 1997 by Tim Wood, Charles Hall and Gerald Heward. The founding directors each brought with them over 30 years’ experience in the marine, inland waterways, and construction industries.
The company was set up to fill a gap in the market for a knowledgeable and professionally run inland waterways workboat, freight, and infrastructure support company — operating both in London and across the UK.
As planning policy and wider environmental concerns increasingly favour alternative transport modes to relieve road congestion and reduce pollution, WHH has continued to expand. We have invested in specialist equipment, research, and development to strengthen our role as a trusted partner in delivering complex and challenging projects by water.
Today, we operate a fleet of more than 70 vessels, including large and small tugs, crane and hiab barges, hoppers, pontoons, work-flats, welfare, safety, and rescue craft. Our work supports sectors as diverse as construction, utilities, infrastructure, and the maintenance of the waterways themselves.
Some of our flagship projects include:
Supporting Kier Infrastructure with the refurbishment of Battersea Rail Bridge, where WHH provided a single point of contact for all marine logistics on the project.
Working with Story Rail to plan and deliver the demolition and replacement of a mainline rail bridge over the Regent’s Canal, a six-day blockade completed over Christmas involving the precision removal and transport of bridge beams by barge.
Partnering with Byne Bros to remove over 3,000 tonnes of piling arisings and demolition waste by barge from a central London construction site — minimising pollution and reducing the impact on congested city streets.
At the heart of all this, our ethos remains clear: Helping Complex Projects Flow.
Trade & Professional associations:
Achilles, Supplier No.87824
Members of Logistics UK
Members of the Commercial Boat Operators Association (CBOA)
Member of the Construction Plant Hire AssociationLegal Business name: Wood, Hall & Heward Ltd
Geographic address: Springwell Farm, Springwell Lane, Harefield, Middx. UB9 6PG
Email address: info@whhbarges.co.uk
Registered office address: Springwell Farm, Springwell Lane, Harefield, Middx. UB9 6PG
Company Registration No. 3367370 (England and Wales)
VAT No. 701491759