Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions in Kent
Established in 1975, Topbond combines technically innovative project management expertise with traditional skills and values to deliver specialist services to the construction and marine industries. Our nationwide capabilities include structural repair and refurbishment of bridges, buildings, and marine structures, alongside footbridge design and build solutions. Operating from our Head Office in Kent and a satellite office in Suffolk, we provide multidisciplinary global services managed by expert project teams. With over 50 years of civil engineering experience, we offer UKAS-accredited survey and testing services, cast stone manufacturing, and marine plant hire. Our commitment to technical excellence and client satisfaction has been demonstrated through landmark projects such as the Tickford Bridge restoration, which won an Historic Bridges Award.We serve diverse sectors including highways, rail, marine infrastructure, power, aviation, and heritage conservation. Our ISO-accredited quality management systems ensure consistent delivery of innovative solutions to complex challenges. From concrete repairs and carbon fibre strengthening to cathodic protection and scour mitigation, our technical capabilities address both functional and aesthetic requirements. We maintain strong health and safety protocols across all operations, including rail environments and live airfields. Our dedicated teams deliver every contract with the same care and commitment, supported by a modern fleet of marine plant and equipment.
Services
Structural Repair
Marine Construction
Footbridge Design
Survey Testing
Cast Stone
Concrete Repairs
Carbon Fibre Strengthening
Cathodic Protection
Scour Mitigation
Marine Plant Hire
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years' experience in civil engineering and marine construction
- Our company is ISO 9001 accredited for quality management
- We provide nationwide structural repair and testing services
- Our expert teams deliver complex projects like the Tickford Bridge restoration
- We operate a modern fleet of marine plant and equipment
Associations and certifications
- ISO
- UKAS
Services
Structural Repair
We specialise in comprehensive structural repairs for bridges, buildings, and infrastructure. Our expertise includes concrete restoration, carbon fibre strengthening, and cathodic protection systems. With over 50 years' experience, we deliver durable solutions that extend asset life while maintaining structural integrity and safety standards.
Marine Construction
Our marine construction services address coastal and inland waterway projects. Capabilities include jetty refurbishment, fendering systems, and underwater repairs. Utilising owned marine plant like jack-up barges, we execute complex projects in tidal environments while adhering to strict maritime regulations and environmental standards.
Footbridge Design
Through our Intaspan division, we offer complete footbridge design and build solutions. Our engineers create bespoke structures that balance aesthetic appeal with functional requirements. Projects range from pedestrian crossings to heritage-sensitive replacements, all delivered with full project lifecycle management from concept to completion.
Survey Testing
HTS division provides UKAS-accredited structural investigation services. We conduct comprehensive assessments of bridges, industrial plants, and buildings using advanced testing methodologies. Our reports identify structural issues and inform repair strategies, supporting asset management decisions for public and private sector clients.
Cast Stone
Broadmead division specialises in reconstituted cast stone production. We manufacture architectural elements for heritage restoration and modern developments. Our capabilities include custom moulding, CAD-guided manufacturing, and on-site installation of stone components for both internal and external applications.
Questions
What construction services does Topbond offer?
We provide structural repair, marine construction, footbridge design, survey testing, and cast stone manufacturing services across the UK.
How long has Topbond been in business?
We have been operating since 1975, delivering construction and marine solutions for over 50 years.
Are Topbond's testing services accredited?
Yes, our HTS division holds UKAS accreditation for structural investigation and testing services.
Do you work on heritage projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience restoring listed buildings and bridges, including the Tickford Bridge and Ironbridge.
Where are Topbond's offices located?
Our Head Office is in Sittingbourne, Kent, with a regional office in Ipswich, Suffolk.
What marine plant do you operate?
We own jack-up barges, unifloats, assault craft, and concrete breakers for marine construction projects.
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