Yacht and Small Craft Surveying

With over 25 years of experience working with yachts and small craft and a Professional Qualification in Marine Surveying through the International Institue of Marine Surveying, we offer comprehensive surveying services. Specializing in FRP, GRP and aluminum vessels, both sail and motor, as well as Rig Inspection, Sail Surveys, and Engines.

We are committed to ensuring the highest standards in marine inspections. Trust our expertise to provide reliable evaluations and insights tailored to your needs.

We offer:

Insurance Condition Surveys
Valuation Surveys
Damage Assessment Surveys
Pre-purchase Surveys
Rigging and Sail Surveys
Post Repair Surveys
Sea Trials

Wether you wish to know the vessel you are buying can be considered seaworthy or your insurers have requested a condition report, We are at your service.

Our survey rates start from £16/foot with a minimum fee of £370.

Insurance Condition Survey

These are requested by underwriters to verify that an older or newly insured vessel meets safety standards and does not present an undue financial risk.

These Surveys provide a view of the condition of the vessel and will highlight recommended remedial work as required to maintain safety.

Rigging and Sails Surveys

A Rigging and Sail Survey is a detailed check of a boat's masts, cables, fittings, and sails. A trained expert looks for wear, rust, cracks, and damage to make sure the gear is safe and strong for sailing

Often included as part of the Pre-purchase survey, these inspection ensure that spars, standing and running rigging are all safe for sailing

Damage and Post-repair Surveys

These surveys are conducted following an accident, grounding, collision, or severe weather, often instructed by the insurer.

The purpose is to investigate the cause, determine the exact scope of the damage, and estimate repair costs for an insurance claim

Structural Surveys

We use non-distructive testing tools like ultrasonic meters or moisture meters to test for metal corrosion, plating wear, or fiberglass delamination.

The objective is to assess the material thickness, corrosion and plate wear for Steel and Aluminium vessels, whilst seeking to identify delamination , osmosis or hull degradation.

Pre-purchase Surveys

This is the most comprehensive and detailed inspection available.

The purpose if to evaluate all accessible structural, mechanical, and electrical components, usually performed whilst lifted out and afloat and will generally involved sea trials to identify any functional defects with the onboard systems when operational

Valuation Surveys

These surveys provides an independent, professional assessment of a vessel’s fair market value and general condition.

It is typically required by insurance underwriters, financial lenders, or legal entities for financing, re-insurance, probate, or legal separations

FPR / GRP

Surveyors of GRP and FRP yachts and small craft

Up to 24m

Steel and Aluminium

Surveyors of Steel and Aluminium yachts and small craft and narrowboats

Up to 24m

Rigging

Rigging Inspections and Sail Surveys

Stepped and Unstepped

Engines

Engine Surveys and Sea Trial Attendance