Workboat Surveys
From tugs and harbour launches to dredgers and barges UK Boat Surveys delivers detailed, independent workboat inspections. We specialise in condition, valuation, and pre-purchase surveys, giving owners, buyers, and operators clear insight into their vessel’s condition and market value. With years of hands-on experience in commercial vessels, we provide fast, accurate reports with practical recommendations—helping you make confident, informed decisions.
Types of Workboat Surveys We Offer
- Pre-Purchase Surveys – Independent assessments to help you make informed purchase decisions, with clear reports and photographs.
- Condition Surveys – Detailed inspections of hull, machinery, propulsion, decks, and systems, highlighting defects, maintenance needs, and structural concerns.
- Valuation Surveys – Market-based valuations for insurance, sale, or finance purposes, reflecting age, condition, and operational suitability.
- Damage & Repair Inspections – impartial investigation of accident or storm damage, with written recommendations for repairs and costings.
- Specialist Workboat Inspections – Including harbour craft, dredgers, tugs, research vessels, barges and utility boats.
Types of Workboats We Survey
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Tugboats & Harbour Tugs
Assessing hull integrity, propulsion, and operational readiness.
Harbour and Utility Launches
Checking mechanical systems, decks, and hulls for commercial safety.
Dredgers & Construction Support Vessels
Condition inspections for structural and machinery reliability.
Fishing & Coastal Workboats
Ensuring vessels are seaworthy and maintainable for commercial use.
Survey & Research Vessels
Professional inspections for operational and safety compliance.
Ferries & Passenger Workboats
Condition and valuation inspections, excluding MCA coding certification.
Barges
Condition, pre-purchase, and valuation surveys for inland and coastal commercial barges.
Why Choose UK Boat Surveys?
Specialist commercial workboat knowledge – from harbour launches to tugs and dredgers.
Professional indemnity insured – recognised by leading insurers, finance houses, and brokers.
Clear, independent reporting – comprehensive photographs, findings, and practical recommendations.
UK-wide coverage – inspections afloat, alongside, or in dry dock.
We are independent and impartial — we work for you.
FAQs - Your Workboat Survey Questions Answered
We know booking a Boat Survey can feel daunting – but it does not have to be. Here are answers to the most common questions we get from Workboat owners and operators across the UK.
What types of workboats can you survey?
We survey a wide range of commercial workboats, including tugs, harbour launches, dredgers, research vessels, coastal workboats, and passenger ferries (excluding MCA coding surveys).
Do you carry out MCA coding surveys?
No, we do not provide MCA coding inspections. Our expertise is in independent condition, pre-purchase, and valuation surveys for workboats.
What does a workboat pre-purchase survey involve?
A pre-purchase workboat survey includes inspection of the hull, machinery, propulsion, decks, electrical and hydraulic systems, and navigation equipment. It comes with a detailed report highlighting defects, maintenance needs, and recommendations.
How long does a workboat survey take?
Survey duration depends on vessel size and type of inspection. Typically, condition and pre-purchase surveys take between 4–8 hours onboard, with a report delivered within 24–48 hours.
Do you provide workboat valuations?
Yes, we provide independent market-based valuations suitable for insurance, finance, or sale purposes, reflecting vessel condition, age, and operational suitability.
Ready to Book One of Our Workboat Surveys?
Fast, professional, and fully independent boat surveys across the UK.