Marine Surveys
Burton Marine Ltd
Marine Surveys.
We offer a range of survey types. Surveys use a variety of inspection techniques to ascertain condition and identify damage, deterioration, defects or other potential issues.
The surveys we offer are relevant to various types of craft including sailing and motor yachts, workboats, powerboats, narrowboats, residential barges, day boats and small commercial vessels.
These surveys include pre-purchase surveys, insurance surveys, valuations, condition and damage surveys, pre-sale surveys and refurbishment surveys.
We also provide consultancy and advice for boat refurbishment, restorations and new-build projects.
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Why might I need a marine survey?
Marine surveys are typically carried out when a yacht, small craft or work boat is being sold, refurbished, repaired, or after it has sustained damage. The surveyor might be instructed by the owner, seller, potential buyer, boat builder, shipwright or insurance provider. In some circumstances they may also be requested by a navigation authority, harbourmaster or marina operator. Most insurance companies will require a survey to be carried out before insuring craft over twenty five years old.
Yacht and small craft surveys within the marine leisure sector differ to those required for commercial craft due to the different legislation governing small craft under 24 metres. Most new leisure craft in the UK will have been constructed in accordance with the EU Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) or the UK Recreational Craft Regulations along with relevant British Standards or harmonised EN standards. Various parts of government legislation including the Merchant Shipping Regulations, COLREGs and SOLAS are also applicable.
