Wardale Engineering · Serving Horncastle
Practical exhaust and chassis decisions for your vehicle. Speak directly to Tom about your vehicle and arrange work at the Lincoln workshop, strictly by appointment.
Free custom quotes · Lincoln workshop · No walk-ins
14 years
Professional welding experience
NVQ Level 3
Welding & fabrication
£2m insured
Public liability insurance
By appointment
Speak directly to Tom
Your area. One specialist workshop.
Horncastle enquiries are welcome for custom stainless exhausts, Land Rover projects, classics and underbody preparation. Start with what you need the vehicle to do: retain an original appearance, remain comfortable on road journeys or avoid an existing clearance problem. Describing the everyday use makes the brief more useful than asking for a system which is simply described as sporty or heavy duty.
The Lincoln workshop is the working base for Horncastle customers. There is no additional Horncastle premises or automatic home fitting service implied by this coverage page. Send your vehicle details and current photographs, then arrange an appointment with Tom. If you intend to bring a loose part, explain the intended application and confirm what supporting measurements are needed before the visit.
Horncastle lies at the southwestern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, and the River Bain is part of its local setting. If your driving includes nearby rural routes, describe the vehicle’s use and any known underside contact rather than choosing a design on appearance alone. This context does not mean every Horncastle car is an off-road vehicle or needs a protective coating: existing condition and your intended use should determine the brief.
The workshop addressUnit 4, Burton Cliff Farm, Middle St, Lincoln LN1 2RG
Exhausts · Fabrication · Underbody care
Choose the service that matches your project. Every enquiry is handled at the Lincoln workshop; vehicle details, condition and the agreed scope determine the next step.
From £800
A system discussed around your engine, available space, preferred sound and outlet appearance. Explain whether you want to replace a failing exhaust or change its character. A complete custom build is different from buying a single component, and the finished scope needs to be agreed against the actual vehicle.
Custom stainless steel exhausts
From £800
Vehicle-specific exhaust work for a Land Rover project, with existing modifications included in the brief. Mention engine details, towing equipment, suspension changes and any clearance concern. If you are seeking a manufactured TD5 part rather than a complete custom build, make that distinction at the start so fitment and availability can be discussed.
Land Rover exhaust systems
From £800
Discuss a stainless system which takes account of the car’s layout and the character you want to retain. Original-looking outlets, a restrained note and avoiding contact underneath can be priorities. Tell Tom about previous alterations and restoration work rather than assuming the factory model description still explains every detail of the vehicle.
Classic car exhausts
From £800
A custom conversation for an import whose layout or replacement availability calls for vehicle-specific work. Supply the engine, transmission and any conversion details alongside photographs. The discussion can then focus on routing, mounting, appearance and sound, without promising that an off-the-shelf specification will fit a modified or previously repaired car.
American import exhausts
Price on enquiry
An enquiry-led option for owners interested in the L322 back box delete parts. Contact Tom to check your specific vehicle, the intended application, current availability and price. Do not treat the listing as a guarantee of compatibility or stock, and consider the effect on noise and road-use requirements before deciding what to order.
Range Rover L322 back box deletes
From £900
Discuss removing deposits so the underside can be assessed more clearly and the next stage planned. Cleaning is not a structural repair and it does not establish that every old coating will come away. Explain previous treatment, visible corrosion and the areas you want assessed so the proposed preparation reflects the vehicle rather than an assumed result.
Dry ice blasting and underbody restoration
From £1,400
Consider protection as a preparation-led job, not a way of disguising rust. The dry ice blasting and underseal package can be discussed after the vehicle’s condition and existing coating are understood. If damage needs repair, a new protective layer cannot provide the missing strength; ask about the appropriate sequence before committing to the work.
Underseal and chassis protection
Free custom quote
One-off fabrication enquiries should describe the component, dimensions, material requirements and intended use. Drawings and photographs can help define the brief, but the application still needs assessment. Discuss whether you have a sample part and any critical interfaces so the quote concerns the actual project, not a generic promise about every stainless application.
Stainless steel fabrication
Price on enquiry
Selected Land Rover exhaust parts are available by enquiry rather than online checkout. Discovery TD5, Defender TD5 and Range Rover L322 requests should include exact vehicle details. Ask for fitment, price and availability before ordering or planning an installation; no stock level, dispatch date or universal compatibility is assumed on this page.
Manufactured exhaust partsThe person behind the work
You deal with Tom Wardale, the solo owner, rather than sending a custom brief through a sales desk. He has 14 years of professional welding experience, an NVQ Level 3 in Welding and Fabrication and certified thin-wall stainless tube codings. Those are workshop credentials, not a claim that a particular number of jobs has been completed in Horncastle.
The business carries £2m public liability insurance. A lifetime warranty is available on custom stainless steel exhaust builds only; ask for the terms for the build being quoted. That warranty is not extended here to manufactured parts, general fabrication, dry ice blasting or underseal. Keeping the scope clear helps you compare the right service rather than relying on a broad guarantee which does not apply to every job.
Free custom quotes give you a way to discuss the project before committing. Explain the vehicle’s history, the changes already made and what you need from the result. For Horncastle owners, the next step is an agreed Lincoln appointment, not an unconfirmed call-out or a promised response time. Ask about current availability and the information Tom needs before organising your visit.
Start with your vehicle
For a Horncastle Land Rover project, list changes such as a towbar, suspension lift or altered bumper and explain any existing contact underneath. An exhaust route has to be considered in relation to those features rather than selected from appearance alone. If off-road use is part of your plans, say so, while keeping any road-use requirements in the discussion as well.
The wish for a tidy underside should not lead to coating over unresolved problems. If your Horncastle vehicle has old underseal, trapped deposits or areas of flaking rust, explain what you can see and what repairs have already been carried out. Preparation may change the proposed scope once more of the metal is visible. A coating cannot replace the structure that corrosion has removed.
How it works
Send the make, model, engine and relevant changes, along with the result you want. Describe current noise, fit or underside concerns. If it is a parts or fabrication enquiry, include the application and measurements rather than assuming the model name settles the whole brief.
Talk through the service that fits the request and ask what needs inspection. Custom quotes are free, but starting prices do not define every job. Confirm the proposed work and any warranty terms; do not arrange transport or assume a completion date before discussing the next step.
All workshop visits are by appointment at Burton Cliff Farm. Agree handover details, explain whether the vehicle is roadworthy and raise any transport needs in advance. Workshop work is Monday to Friday; weekend drop-off or collection is possible only when arranged beforehand.
The job follows the vehicle-specific scope discussed with Tom, rather than a universal specification for every car. Ask any questions about the completed work, the relevant care requirements and warranty terms before collection. Confirm collection arrangements directly instead of assuming a particular turnaround.
Planning the visit
Keep the first enquiry focused on the result you need. If you want a complete stainless system, say whether the existing exhaust is standard, previously modified or incomplete. For a Horncastle restoration project, explain the stage of assembly and whether the engine and drivetrain are in their final configuration. For underside cleaning, describe known rust and previous coatings. Those details help the discussion start in the right place without suggesting that photographs alone can settle every aspect of a job.
Once Tom has discussed the request, agree the next step before travelling. Visits to the workshop are strictly by appointment, with no walk-ins. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 7am–6pm. If your journey from Horncastle needs a lift, transport booking or a weekend handover, raise that while making arrangements. Weekend drop-off and collection can be discussed in advance, but no weekend work or automatic collection service is included.
If the vehicle has an exhaust fault or visible chassis damage, explain it clearly rather than assuming a custom build will answer every concern. Road-use noise and emissions requirements still matter, and cleaning or underseal does not repair structural corrosion. You can use the linked service pages to understand the distinction between a full build, a manufactured part and a preparation-led protection job before deciding which enquiry to make.
Your questions answered
Yes. Wardale Engineering welcomes Horncastle enquiries for custom exhausts, stainless fabrication and underbody work. All workshop visits take place at Unit 4, Burton Cliff Farm, Middle St, Lincoln LN1 2RG, strictly by appointment. There is no separate Horncastle branch implied by this page. Contact Tom with your vehicle details and the job you have in mind before travelling or arranging transport.
These services are arranged at the Lincoln workshop rather than advertised as mobile call-outs in Horncastle. No response time, travel time or completion date is promised. Ask Tom about the current appointment availability and the scope of your job, then plan the journey once a visit is agreed. If the vehicle cannot be driven safely, explain that before making independent transport arrangements.
Full custom exhaust systems start from £800. Standalone dry ice blasting starts from £900, and dry ice blasting with underseal packages starts from £1,400. These are starting prices, not a fixed price for every vehicle. Custom quotes are free. Fabrication and manufactured parts need an individual enquiry; tell Tom what you need so the applicable price and scope can be discussed.
No emergency or roadside response service is advertised. The workshop runs by appointment, Monday to Friday, 7am–6pm. Contact Tom to discuss availability rather than arriving unannounced or assuming a same-day slot. If your Horncastle vehicle has a fault which may affect safe driving, do not treat a future custom exhaust appointment as confirmation that it is safe to continue using it.
Weekend vehicle drop-off and collection may be arranged in advance, but there is no weekend workshop work. Ask Tom before planning a journey and confirm the handover details. A weekend collection arrangement does not imply that a particular job will be finished by then: the work scope and scheduling still need to be discussed for your vehicle.
Include make, model, engine, the current exhaust or underside condition and any relevant modifications. Photographs of accessible areas help, as does a clear description of sound, clearance or appearance requirements. Do not get underneath an unsupported vehicle to take pictures. Explain whether it is roadworthy and running, and ask what needs inspection before a final scope can be agreed.
A lifetime warranty is available on custom stainless steel exhaust builds only; ask Tom for the terms that apply to the agreed build. Do not assume the same cover applies to manufactured parts, general stainless fabrication, dry ice cleaning or underseal. The service being quoted determines the warranty scope, not the town you are travelling from.
No. Cleaning can help reveal the condition, and a protective coating can be considered after suitable preparation, but neither replaces metal lost to structural corrosion. Tell Tom about known rust and earlier repairs on your Horncastle vehicle. Where the condition needs a different repair first, it should not simply be hidden beneath a new finish or mistaken for a completed restoration.
The same Lincoln workshop serves enquiries from Horncastle and the surrounding region. Explore another area or contact Tom to discuss your own vehicle.
Your vehicle. Your brief.
Tell Tom what you drive, what needs attention and the result you want. Get a free custom quote and agree your Lincoln workshop appointment before travelling.
Mon–Fri 7am–6pm · Strictly by appointment · Weekend handovers by arrangement
