Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Construction & Marine Partner 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 multidisciplinary teams operate from Kent and Suffolk, offering nationwide structural repair, refurbishment, marine construction, footbridge design, and UKAS-accredited survey and testing services. With over 50 years of civil engineering experience, we address complex challenges through concrete bridge repairs, carbon fibre strengthening, cathodic protection, and heritage restoration. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through ISO accreditation and a diverse fleet of marine plant.We serve sectors including highways, rail, power, aviation, and luxury residential, delivering projects with precision and care. Our approach prioritises client collaboration, technical excellence, and adherence to safety standards. From listed bridges like Ironbridge to live airfield operations, we combine heritage knowledge with modern solutions. Our subsidiaries Broadmead and HTS extend capabilities in cast stone production and structural testing. Every contract receives dedicated team attention, ensuring innovative outcomes across marine environments, tidal waters, and sensitive sites.
Services
Structural Repair
Refurbishment
Marine Construction
Footbridge Design
Survey & Testing
Cast Stone
Precast
Drainage
Heritage Restoration
Luxury Residential
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of civil engineering experience across construction and marine sectors
- Our ISO and UKAS accreditations demonstrate technical excellence and quality assurance
- Nationwide service supported by Kent-based headquarters and Suffolk satellite office
- Dedicated project teams deliver complex solutions for bridges, highways, and heritage sites
- We operate a diverse marine fleet including jack-up barges and assault craft
Associations and certifications
- ISO Accredited
- UKAS
Services
Structural Repair
Our structural repair services address concrete deterioration, corrosion, and structural weaknesses in bridges, buildings, and industrial plants. Using carbon fibre systems, epoxy resins, and shotblasting techniques, we restore integrity while maintaining operational continuity. With 50+ years of expertise, we deliver durable solutions for highway authorities, rail networks, and heritage sites.
Marine Construction
Specialist marine construction covers jetty refurbishment, fendering systems, and underwater repairs. Our fleet includes jack-up barges and NATO floats for coastal and inland water projects. We implement cathodic protection, scour mitigation, and mooring solutions while adhering to MCA and port authority regulations for operational facilities.
Footbridge Design
Intaspan division provides end-to-end footbridge solutions from concept design to installation. We create durable, aesthetically-pleasing crossings for urban environments and rural landscapes. Our engineering incorporates carbon fibre strengthening and Platipus anchoring systems to meet modern safety standards while preserving structural integrity.
Survey & Testing
HTS division offers UKAS-accredited testing for bridges, multi-storey car parks, and industrial structures. Services include concrete strength assessment, resin injection trials, and non-destructive testing. Our engineers produce detailed reports to inform maintenance strategies and compliance with safety regulations for public and private sector clients.
Heritage Restoration
We specialise in sympathetic restoration of listed buildings and bridges using traditional materials and modern techniques. Projects include Lincoln Castle stabilisation with helifix anchors and Ironbridge carbon fibre repairs. Our cast stone specialists recreate ornate masonry while maintaining historical accuracy and structural performance.
Questions
What construction services does Topbond offer?
We provide structural repair, bridge refurbishment, marine construction, footbridge design, survey testing, and heritage restoration services across the UK.
Are Topbond's testing services accredited?
Yes, our HTS division holds UKAS accreditation for structural investigation and materials testing of bridges and buildings.
Do you work on heritage projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience restoring listed structures like Ironbridge and Lincoln Castle using traditional and modern techniques.
Can you handle marine environment projects?
We operate jack-up barges and assault craft for coastal and inland water projects including jetty repairs and underwater concrete work.
How quickly can you respond to emergencies?
Our London City Airport team provides rapid response for airside emergencies with pre-approved access and equipment.
Where are Topbond based?
Head office in Sittingbourne, Kent with a regional office in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving nationwide construction and marine clients.
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