OPENING TIMES

Monday - Friday
08:30am - 5:30 pm Saturdays
09:00 am - 4:00 pm

72/ 74 Limpsfield Road, Warlingham, Surrey CR6 9RA
Tel: 01883 622 216 Fax: 01883 623 350
COLLECTION AND DELIVERY SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION
About us
 

Established in 1846, Watermans is the oldest dry cleaning business in south east England Watermans is a family business equipped by the best equipment.

Our experience gives us the advantage of handling quality clothes and delicate garments. Watermans was one of the first in the country to put the whole of the dry cleaning plant and equipment on the full view so that passers-by can see the operators at work.

Our Aim is to provide quality service at an affordable price

Below is a timeline of our history:

1846 Established as a dyer and bleachers by Bailey brothers in south Croydon
1866 Acquired by George Waterman Who changed the name and continued trading as Watermans
1892 Acquired by Mr J.J. Bishop continued the Dyeing business
1902 Dry cleaning services started
1908 Business had outgrown the premises in South End Croydon and new factory was built on the Waddon Marshes
1910 The very first factory ever built on what is now the Purley way was Watermans
1940 During the Battle of Britain, The boiler house took a direct hit from an enemy high explosive bomb destroying a large part of the premises and as a result the factory had to be closed for six months for refurbishment.
1946 Several new branches were opened around Croydon and the Trojan vans operating the collection and delivery service were very well known
1955 The Mayor of Croydon Alderman Basil Monk Officially opened the premises at Warlingham Equipped with up to date machinery.