Survey Service
Damage Survey
An independent assessment of damage, its likely extent and the repair implications — commonly required after grounding, impact, fire, flooding or storm damage.
What a damage survey addresses
- Nature and visible extent of the damage
- Areas requiring further investigation or opening up
- Likely repair approach and sequence
- Whether specialist inspection or testing is needed
- Documentation suitable for an insurance claim discussion
Buying a yacht with known damage history
If a vessel you are considering has a recorded incident, a damage-focused inspection alongside a pre-purchase survey can help you understand whether repairs were carried out to an appropriate standard and whether consequential issues remain.
Exact inspection scope depends on the yacht, the surveyor and the agreed survey scope. No survey can identify every defect.
Common questions
Can a damage survey confirm repair cost?
A surveyor can describe the damage and repair implications, but repair pricing is normally quoted by the yard carrying out the work.
Guides
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Guide
What Does a Yacht Survey Include?
The areas a pre-purchase survey typically covers, and the limits of any inspection.
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How Much Does a Yacht Survey Cost?
How survey fees are usually structured, and the additional costs buyers forget.
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How to Choose an Independent Yacht Surveyor
Experience, independence, accreditation, insurance and report quality.
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Other survey services
Primary service
Pre-Purchase Yacht Survey
Purchase due diligence: understand the vessel's condition before you complete the deal.
View pre-purchase yacht survey detailsInsurance Yacht Survey
Condition and value information often requested by marine insurers.
View insurance yacht survey detailsYacht Valuation
An independent opinion of value based on condition, equipment and market evidence.
View yacht valuation detailsEngine Survey
Specialist assessment of engines, machinery and operating condition.
View engine survey detailsSailing Yacht Rigging Survey
Standing and running rigging, chainplates and mast-related concerns.
View sailing yacht rigging survey detailsArrange an Independent Pre-Purchase Survey
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