Insurance marine surveys · Perth & Fremantle
Condition and risk surveys for insurance
When an insurer asks for a survey of your boat, we inspect its condition and risk items within an agreed scope and provide written findings for you to pass on.
Start with your insurer
Check the requirements before we set the scope
Every insurer has its own requirements. Before booking, ask your insurer or broker exactly what they need and send it through with your enquiry, so the survey covers the right things.
We can't promise that any particular insurer will accept a survey. That decision rests with the insurer.
Typical scope
What an insurance condition survey usually looks at
Final scope depends on your insurer's requirements, access and the vessel.
- 01
Hull, inside and out
Where there is safe access
- 02
Running gear
Props, shafts, skegs and rudders
- 03
Anodes
Condition and wear
- 04
Skin fittings & seacocks
Visible fittings and operation
- 05
Deck fittings
Hardware, rails and fixtures
- 06
General mechanical
Visual and operational check
- 07
Electronics & batteries
Incl. battery terminal connections
- 08
Safety equipment
EPIRB, VHF, flares, lifejackets, extinguishers
- 09
Anchoring gear
Anchor, rode and windlass
- 10
Trailer
For trailer boats
- 11
Overall condition
General observations
Optional, when requested and arranged
- Compression tests on petrol motors
- Engine oil samples
- Targeted moisture readings in areas of concern
Scope is agreed before each survey and depends on access, vessel type and conditions on the day. Not every survey includes every item or test.
Limitations
Transparent about what a survey can and can't do
Process
How it works
- Step 1
Enquire
Send the vessel details or listing link, its location and what you need. We confirm scope, timing and a quote.
- Step 2
Inspection
Paul inspects the vessel on site at the agreed time, in or out of the water depending on the arrangement and access.
- Step 3
Written findings
You receive written findings covering what was inspected, observations and items worth attention.
FAQ
Insurance survey questions
Need a survey for your insurer?
Send your vessel details and your insurer's requirements. We'll confirm scope and a quote.