Boat Surveying & Inspection in Miami, FL
Found 9 verified boat surveying & inspection professionals in Miami
Top boat surveying & inspection pros in Miami
Ordered by rating and review volume.
Recent boat surveying & inspection work in Miami
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Blue-and-white tanker ship under way on open water, photographed from a low angle with waves in the foreground.
A man in a blue shirt uses a handheld moisture meter on a white boat hull during a survey.
Center-console sport fishing boat with a blue hull and T-top underway on a calm waterway lined with waterfront homes.
Moisture meter being used on a Mercury outboard motor cowling during a marine inspection.
Twin marine diesel propulsion engines with exhaust systems and fuel filters in a yacht engine room.Common Boat Surveying & Inspection jobs
Typical job length: 3-8 hours (survey report delivered within 3-5 business days)
What it costs
Marine survey: typical $29 per foot
Most charge $27.50–$30 per foot · 10 Florida businesses
Boat Surveying & Inspection in Miami: what owners should know
Miami's Standout Boat Surveying & Inspection Pros
Capt Ariel and Associates holds the market's top rating at 5.0★ across 20 reviews. Owners highlight a thorough approach that uncovers hidden boat defects, with buyers singled out as a key client group.
Miami Marine Survey pairs a 4.9★ rating with 107 reviews, the largest review base among the top-rated Pros. TB Marine Surveyors also earns 4.9★, drawn from 10 reviews.
The Wider Local Field
Beyond the leaders, the market includes Conarina Group (4.5★, 16 reviews), SouthShore Marine Diesel (4.7★, 15 reviews), and Ocean Blue Marine Surveyors (5.0★, 1 review). Specialties vary: Conarina's clients return for vessel documentation and flagging, including one Tanzania flag registration completed in two working days. SouthShore's reviewers highlight Caterpillar engine expertise, with mechanic Randy credited for quickly identifying stuck ball valves in Racor systems.
Review summaries also name Captain Scott Virgin for a thorough inspection process and broad technical knowledge across boats, catamarans, and yachts. Blanco Surveyors is praised for handling rush jobs well, though communication and follow-through are described as hit-or-miss.
Across the nine verified Pros, services include ABYC compliance inspection, boat condition survey, boat electrical system inspection, boat financing survey, boat structural inspection, boat through-hull inspection, and boat valuation survey.
How the Top Pros Compare
The top six Pros range from 4.5★ to 5.0★. Capt Ariel and Ocean Blue both hold 5.0★, but Ocean Blue's score rests on a single review, while Capt Ariel's rests on 20. Miami Marine Survey stands out for review volume at 107, and TB Marine Surveyors and Miami Marine Survey both sit at 4.9★.
Focus areas also differ. Capt Ariel's reviews center on defect detection, Conarina's on documentation and flagging, and SouthShore's on engine diagnostics. Against a market average of 4.8★ across 183 reviews, these differences help owners match a Pro to the specific job at hand.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the top boat surveying and inspection Pros in Miami?
Other top-rated Pros include Ocean Blue Marine Surveyors, SouthShore Marine Diesel, and Conarina Group.
What sets the leading boat surveying Pros in Miami apart?
Reviewers consistently praise Capt Ariel's thoroughness in uncovering hidden boat defects, and Miami Marine Survey has the largest review base among the leaders. Specialties differ as well, with Conarina Group noted for vessel documentation and flagging and SouthShore Marine Diesel for Caterpillar engine diagnostics.
Do the top boat surveying Pros in Miami have availability?
The available data does not include current scheduling or availability for any Miami Pro. Check each Pro's listing directly to confirm open dates, especially for time-sensitive work such as rush jobs.
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Services listed on their website
- Insurance survey
- Pre-purchase survey
- Appraisal survey
- Damage inspection survey
What owners mention
- underwater hull inspection
- thorough inspection
Services listed on their website
- Pre-Purchase Vessel Survey/Inspection
- Insurance Survey
- Repair Inspection Survey
- Corrosion Inspection
What owners mention
- pre-purchase boat survey
- hull inspection
- damage survey
What owners mention
- vessel flag registration
- pre purchase inspection
- IMO gap inspection
Services listed on their website
- Pre-purchase Surveys
- Insurance Surveys
- Custom Surveys
- Valuation / Appraisal Services
What owners mention
- property survey
- residential lot survey
- permit surveys
