PQS Survey’s Boldon depot is a key service and support centre for customers across the North East, providing access to the latest surveying equipment, machine control technology and industry expertise.
Supporting projects throughout Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham and the wider region, the depot combines years of practical experience with innovative digital construction solutions to help customers work more efficiently on site.
Services include survey equipment hire, calibration and repair, machine control installations, technical support, EUSR CAT and Genny training, and a wide range of surveying consumables. The Boldon team is dedicated to delivering reliable local support and helping customers get the most from their equipment and technology.
Supporting Construction and Infrastructure Across the North East and Cumbria
Based in Boldon, our North East depot stands as the primary hub for survey and safety equipment hire, sales, and specialist technical support. We offer a comprehensive service that covers the entire North East of England and Cumbria, extending from the Scottish border and Cramlington, through the industrial hearts of Sunderland and Durham, into Teesside and down to Northallerton and across to Whitby.
Whether you are managing a major highways project in Newcastle or a complex utility contract in the Lake District, PQS Survey Boldon delivers the high-specification technology and rapid local support required to keep your site compliant and accurate. We understand the unique geographical challenges of the region, from urban redevelopment in Middlesbrough to rural infrastructure in the North Yorkshire, and we are equipped to support them all.
A Legacy of Industry Excellence and a Personal Welcome
At PQS Survey, our reputation is built on the calibre of our people. The core team at our Boldon depot brings a wealth of time-served experience to every project. Many of our specialists have spent decades working for some of the most respected names in the surveying world, providing them with an unrivalled level of technical insight.
With a professional history that includes senior roles at firms such as Precision Geomatics, Sokkia, and Opti-Cal, our team possesses a deep technical understanding of both heritage instrumentation and modern digital workflows. While we deal in high-tech solutions like robotic total stations and autonomous layouts, we still believe in old-fashioned service. You can always expect a warm welcome and a hot drink whenever you visit the Boldon depot to discuss your project requirements.
“Our Boldon depot is dedicated to providing the highest level of service to our customers across the North East and Cumbria. We pride ourselves on our responsiveness and our ability to support complex projects with the best equipment the industry has to offer, backed by a team that truly understands the technical requirements of the modern site.”
Steph, PQS Boldon Depot Manager
Specialised Hire: Survey and Site Safety Equipment
We provide a dual-focus hire service, ensuring that your site is equipped for both precision and protection. Our fleet is maintained to the highest standards, ensuring reliability from the moment it arrives on your site. Whether you’re looking to hire a confined space safety kit, a pipe laser, a cobra reel or a rotating laser, you can be sure we can assist.
National EUSR CAT and Genny Training
We believe that safety and competence go hand-in-hand. Our Boldon depot serves as a national base for specialist utility training, helping to raise standards across the UK construction industry. Proper equipment is only half of the equation; ensuring your staff are competent in its use is what prevents strikes and saves lives.
“Safe excavation starts with proper training. We conduct EUSR-accredited CAT and Genny training nationally, helping teams understand the complexities of cable avoidance and utility mapping. It is about more than just a certificate; it is about ensuring every operator has the confidence to use their equipment to its full potential.”
Kent, PQS Boldon Regional Account and Training Manager
By choosing PQS Survey for your training needs, you are investing in a culture of safety. Our courses are designed to be practical and engaging, ensuring that the theory of electromagnetic location is translated into real-world skill on the building site.
The Boldon Specialist Service and Repair Workshop
Our Boldon workshop is fully authorised and staffed by highly skilled engineers. We specialise in the precision service, calibration, and repair of Globestock Safety and Abtech Safety confined space and davit kits, ensuring your rescue and retrieval systems meet stringent legal requirements.
Our technicians are also manufacturer-trained to handle Spectra Precision lasers, alongside Leica and Topcon geo equipment, maintaining the accuracy of your instruments to the highest standards. Furthermore, we are a trusted centre for the maintenance of MSA portable gas detectors and Draeger escape sets. By providing rapid turnaround times on these critical safety and survey assets, we help North East contractors minimise downtime while ensuring every piece of equipment is certified for site use.
The North East’s Leading Topcon and Leica Supplier and Machine Control Experts
PQS Survey is proud to be the region’s largest Topcon and Leica supplier. Our Boldon depot offers an unrivalled range of positioning solutions, from robust GNSS systems to high-precision lasers and levels designed for the toughest conditions.
Beyond simple equipment supply, we lead the way in Machine Control expertise. We assist contractors throughout Teesside, Durham, and the wider North East in integrating advanced 2D and 3D machine control technology into their plant fleets. This expertise ensures your excavators, dozers, and graders operate with millimetre precision. By adopting these systems, our clients see a significant increase in site productivity, a reduction in fuel consumption, and the elimination of over-excavation.
Exclusive UK Distributors for TinyMobileRobots
Innovation is at the heart of what we do. PQS Survey is the exclusive UK distributor for TinyMobileRobots, a partnership that puts our Boldon depot at the forefront of the autonomous revolution in construction and civil engineering. These industry-leading robots are designed to automate the setting-out process, drastically reducing the time spent on-site marking and improving accuracy. By using our exclusive robotic solutions, contractors across the North East can streamline their workflows and significantly lower their operational costs while maintaining perfect precision.
The Largest Stock of Survey Accessories in the Region
We understand that your site cannot wait for essential supplies. A missing prism or a broken tripod can bring a project to a standstill. That is why our Boldon depot carries an extensive inventory of survey accessories and consumables, ensuring we are the largest stockist in the North East. From survey flags and mag nails to heavy-duty tripods and high-visibility marker paint, we have the stock on the shelf ready for immediate collection or rapid delivery.
Contact PQS Survey Boldon (North East) Today
Put our industry-leading expertise to work for your next project. Whether you need a long-term hire for a major infrastructure build or a rapid repair for a precision instrument, the team at Boldon is ready to help. Drop by the depot for a chat and a coffee to discuss your requirements with the region’s leading survey and safety experts.