Valve Repair & Refurbishment Service
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Send us your enquiryWhy risk your asset? Let the people who know, understand, and design valves, repair and service your valves.
Blackhall, Taylor and Shaw Valves have more than 150 years of experience (est. 1876), designing and manufacturing valves for a diverse range of industries and services. During this time, all three companies have offered spares and provided in-house and on-site service and repair support for their customers—not only for their own products but for other manufacturers as well.
Whether it is a single valve or an entire plant, Blackhall provides a professional service, with the experience, manufacturing capabilities and skills to ensure your valves are in the most reliable hands in the business.
Our In-House Facilities
- Experienced personnel averaging 18 years in the valve industry, including 9 graduates.
- Approx. 22,000 sq ft of manufacturing and refurbishment facilities.
- 25 tonne overhead lifting capability.
- Hydraulic testing up to 10,000 psig and pneumatic testing up to 3,000 psig.
- Full cryogenic clean room and degreasing plant.
- Comprehensive blasting and cleaning equipment.
- First-class test, inspection and machining facilities.
- Design facilities: 2D AutoCAD, 3D Solidworks, FEA, CFDA, and rapid prototyping.
Our Services
- Worldwide field inspection and service operations.
- Expert freeing-up of seized valves.
- Qualified confined space trained personnel.
- Valve inspection and consultancy surveys with full technical reports.
- Internal endoscopic camera inspection with DVD recording (6mm orifice capability).
- Retro-design and installation of electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic actuators.
- Gearbox and actuator refurbishment.
- Root cause and failure mode analysis.
- Upgrade and enhancement of valve design.
- On-site repairs: repacking, lubrication, sealing, and re-lapping.
- Training on valve principles and operation.
All repaired valves are hydrostatically pressure tested and carry the same 12-month guarantee as our new products.
Expert valve support begins with a conversation.
Send us your enquiryRevitalising Kielder Reservoir
Reinstating performance, preserving heritage
A powerful demonstration of Blackhall’s engineering expertise through the full restoration of a historic Fixed Cone Valve under our Renov8® programme.
Watch the restoration story behind the iconic Kielder Reservoir valve
Watch the Full VideoValves we Repair
Trust Blackhall to transform any valve from scrap to better than new condition. On arrival at the factory, your valve is assessed before being stripped and inspected to produce a detailed report.
Through a combination of advanced technology, enhanced materials and experience, Blackhall consistently refurbish valves that are seemingly beyond economical repair to a standard which far exceeds the original valve's performance.
All valves are 100% Factory Acceptance Tested, issued with test certification and granted our gilt edged 20 month warranty for your ultimate peace of mind. We are the only UK water valve manufacturer to provide our customers with this comprehensive service.
Industries We Serve
- ✅ Water / Dams / Reservoirs / Hydropower
- ✅ Cryogenics
- ✅ LNG / LPG
- ✅ Oil & Gas
- ✅ Pump-Protection
- ✅ Power Generation / Steam
- ✅ Boilers
- ✅ Chemical / Chlorine / Fluorine
- ✅ Marine
Valves We Repair
- ✅ Gate Valves
- ✅ Globe Valves
- ✅ Actuated Valves
- ✅ Check Valves
- ✅ Parallel Slide Gate Valves
- ✅ Submerged Discharge Valves
- ✅ Fixed Cone Valves
- ✅ Needle / Plunger Valves
- ✅ Wedge Gate Valves
- ✅ Automatic Recirculation Valves
- ✅ Feed Check Valves
- ✅ Bellows Sealed Valves
- ✅ Vacuum Jacketed Valves
- ✅ Relief Valves
- ✅ Boiler Blowdown Valves
- ✅ Cardio Valves
- ✅ Diverter Valves
- ✅ Emergency Shut-Off Valves
- ✅ Excess Pressure Valves
- ✅ Single & Double Spring Safety Valves
Refurbishing History at Fewston Reservoir
Breathing New Life into 140-Year-Old Valves
In a remarkable engineering feat, Blackhall refurbished and remanufactured historic 9-tonne cast iron valves buried 59ft deep at Fewston Reservoir. This restoration not only saved an irreplaceable piece of infrastructure, but secured another century of reliable performance — honouring heritage through innovation.
Discover the full story behind the engineering legacy at Fewston Reservoir
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Discover how renov8® extends the life of your valves with expert refurbishment
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Whether you're sourcing high-integrity valves, planning a refurbishment, or looking for guidance on material selection and pressure class, our engineers are here to help move your project forward, quickly and confidently.
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