Pre-purchase survey
Independent condition inspection before you commit, with defects, priorities and practical next steps.
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Marine surveys across the United Kingdom
Find the right marine surveyor for your boat in the UK
Tell us the vessel, location and intended use of the report. We review the scope, access and specialist requirements and help identify a suitable independent marine surveyor.
UK-wideEngland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Scope-led matchingCraft, material and report purpose reviewed
Independent choiceYou appoint and instruct the surveyor
01Describe the assignment
02We review location and scope
03Choose your surveyor
Survey types
One request, matched to the actual job
A pre-purchase inspection is not the same assignment as a tonnage measurement or commercial-code survey. We keep the scope clear from the beginning.
Insurance & valuation
Condition and market-value reporting shaped around the information your insurer or lender requests.
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Evidence-led inspection following grounding, collision, water ingress, machinery failure or storm damage.
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Routing to a surveyor with the right appointment when a flag, registry or recognised organisation requires it.
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Focused inspections for rigging, machinery, composites, steel, aluminium and other specialist scopes.
Request this surveyCommercial & coding
Survey support for commercial yachts, charter activity and code-compliance work where applicable.
Request this surveyHow it works
A practical route from request to inspection
The platform helps structure the enquiry and introduce suitable professionals. The selected surveyor remains responsible for agreeing scope, fee and terms with you.
Tell us about the yacht
Share the vessel, survey purpose, location, timing and any buyer or registry deadline.
We review the scope
We check geography, material, size, specialist needs and whether formal acceptance matters.
Receive a suitable introduction
Where available, we connect you with a surveyor whose stated capability fits the assignment.
Appoint independently
You compare the scope and terms, resolve conflicts and instruct the professional directly.
Important distinction
Professional membership is not automatic flag approval
For pre-purchase and condition work, competence, experience, insurance and independence are central. For tonnage, registration, coding or statutory work, the flag or accepting organisation may also require a specific appointment.
Check my survey requirement✓
Credential — membership, qualification or professional designation
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Capability — the right vessel, material, size and survey experience
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Appointment — authority from the relevant flag or organisation
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Acceptance — confirmation that the resulting report or certificate will be accepted
UK survey locations
Coverage across the UK’s principal boating regions
The correct surveyor depends on the boat, construction material, agreed scope, exact marina or yard and whether the vessel can be inspected ashore and afloat.
South Coast
A concentrated brokerage, marina and refit corridor covering production boats, cruising yachts, motor boats and larger yacht assignments.
Find a surveyor in this region →South West
Atlantic-facing yards and harbours where tidal access, lift schedules and travel between ports should be included in planning.
Find a surveyor in this region →Thames & East Coast
Tidal rivers, estuaries and coastal marinas serving sailing craft, motor vessels, barges and specialist construction types.
Find a surveyor in this region →Wales & Bristol Channel
Widely separated ports where tide, lock access, yard facilities and travel time can shape the practical inspection window.
Find a surveyor in this region →Scotland
Large cruising areas and varied construction types make precise location, launch status and travel requirements essential.
Find a surveyor in this region →Northern Ireland
Marinas and yards around Belfast Lough and the east coast with travel and haul-out arrangements confirmed per assignment.
Find a surveyor in this region →Frequently asked questions
Before you appoint a marine surveyor
What does a UK pre-purchase boat survey normally include?
The agreed scope commonly covers accessible hull and structure, deck, fittings, systems, machinery observations, safety equipment and visible defects. Haul-out, sea trial, engine diagnostics, rig inspection and destructive or laboratory testing may be separate.
Does the boat need to be lifted out of the water?
An out-of-water inspection is normally important when the underwater hull, keel, stern gear and through-hull fittings form part of the scope. The client, seller, broker and yard should coordinate the lift and confirm its cost and duration.
How much does a marine survey cost in the UK?
Surveyors consider boat length, age, construction, condition, scope, location, travel and report requirements. Yard fees, lifting, pressure washing, sea trial, skipper attendance and specialist inspections are generally separate.
Will an insurer, lender or coding authority accept the report?
Acceptance cannot be assumed. Ask the intended recipient what scope, wording, qualifications or appointment it requires, then obtain confirmation that the chosen surveyor and resulting report will meet that requirement.
Are professional membership and statutory authority the same?
No. Membership or qualification, competence for the vessel, formal authority for a specific statutory task and acceptance of the resulting document are separate checks.
Who appoints and contracts with the surveyor?
The client appoints the surveyor directly after agreeing scope, limitations, fee, timing, report use and terms. The platform provides information and introductions but does not perform the survey.
Can you help with other specialist marine survey assignments?
Potential assignments include new-build & refit supervision, repair inspections, sea trials & delivery acceptance, rig & mast inspections, osmosis, moisture & ultrasound, accident investigation & expert witness, marine warranty surveys, on-hire & off-hire surveys. Availability depends on the location, vessel and required specialist capability or formal appointment.
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Need a survey outside the United Kingdom?
Select the country where the vessel is located, or send the exact port, marina or yard so the assignment can be reviewed.
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Start with the right survey scope.
Tell us the vessel, UK location and reason for the survey. We can help clarify access and report requirements before you request an introduction.
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