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Detailing businesses list very different services, so check whether the one you pick actually does the polishing, oxidation work or interior cleaning your boat needs.
Updated November 2026 · Built from 850 Boatwork listings, Google ratings, published prices
Request an estimateWashing, compounding, polishing, waxing, and interior cleaning to keep a boat's surfaces clean and maintained.
850 listings across 27 states, plotted on the map at up to 180 markers.
27 states have at least one listed business. A state links to its own page when that page is live; otherwise it is plain text.
| State | Businesses |
|---|---|
| Florida | 574 |
| California | 99 |
| North Carolina | 97 |
| Maryland | 8 |
| South Carolina | 8 |
| Washington | 8 |
| Minnesota | 7 |
| New York | 7 |
| Missouri | 6 |
| Wisconsin | 6 |
| Ohio | 4 |
| Georgia | 3 |
| Rhode Island | 3 |
| Tennessee | 3 |
| Alabama | 2 |
| Connecticut | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
| Virginia | 2 |
| Colorado | 1 |
| Indiana | 1 |
| Iowa | 1 |
| Maine | 1 |
| Massachusetts | 1 |
| Mississippi | 1 |
| New Hampshire | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Vermont | 1 |
Of the 230 businesses nationwide whose Google reviews list topics, how many have each one.
From published prices collected nationally, researched October 2026.
Full detail, per foot
$21 median · middle half $18.13–$24.38 · 14 businesses
Wash and detail, per foot
$8.75 median · middle half $5–$10.63 · 19 businesses
Wax and polish, per foot
$24.50 median · middle half $15.50–$26.25 · 20 businesses
States with their own published prices: Florida, North Carolina.
The 12 top-rated of the 53 with 20+ Google reviews, ordered by rating and then review count. Each business lists boat detailing & cleaning as its main specialty or on its own website.
Mooresville, NCNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 346 Google reviews
Boat Detailing & Cleaning services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Mechanics & Engine Repair, Boat Repair & Maintenance, Ceramic Coating, Fiberglass & Gelcoat Repair, Marine Electrical & Electronics
Cutler Bay, FLNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 176 Google reviews
Boat Detailing & Cleaning services
Owners mention
Also does
Ceramic Coating
Stuart, FLNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 75 Google reviews
Boat Detailing & Cleaning services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Repair & Maintenance, Marine Canvas, Covers & Upholstery
San Diego, CAClaimed by the business
5.0 from 70 Google reviews
Boat Detailing & Cleaning services
Owners mention
Sarasota, FLNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 64 Google reviews
Boat Detailing & Cleaning services
Owners mention
Also does
Ceramic Coating
Photo from Adrian's Yacht ServicesDania Beach, FLNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 62 Google reviews
Boat Detailing & Cleaning services
Owners mention
Also does
Hull & Bottom Cleaning, Teak Cleaning & Repair
Photo from DemBoys Marine DetailingThe Acreage, FLClaimed by the business
5.0 from 51 Google reviews
Boat Detailing & Cleaning services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Repair & Maintenance, Ceramic Coating, Fiberglass & Gelcoat Repair
Fort Lauderdale, FLNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 51 Google reviews
Boat Detailing & Cleaning services
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Also does
Ceramic Coating, Teak Cleaning & Repair
Photo from King Tide Marine and Auto DetailingWilmington, NCNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 49 Google reviews
Boat Detailing & Cleaning services
Owners mention
Also does
Ceramic Coating, Hull & Bottom Cleaning, Marine Canvas, Covers & Upholstery, Teak Cleaning & Repair
Marathon, FLNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 44 Google reviews
Boat Detailing & Cleaning services
Owners mention
Photo from Alves Yacht ManagementPompano Beach, FLNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 43 Google reviews
Boat Detailing & Cleaning services
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Captains & Crew, Ceramic Coating, Fiberglass & Gelcoat Repair
Photo from CTC Marine ServicesPompano Beach, FLNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 37 Google reviews
Boat Detailing & Cleaning services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Repair & Maintenance, Captains & Crew, Ceramic Coating, Hull & Bottom Cleaning, Teak Cleaning & Repair
Of the 481 businesses that publish a service list on their own websites, 41 list waxing, 31 list oxidation removal and 30 list polishing. Boat washing and interior cleaning are each listed by 28. These lists come from the businesses, and many describe the same work in different words, so use the counts as a rough guide. Ask for exactly what is included in a job before you book.
Of the 171 businesses that name boat types on their websites, 72 mention yachts, 44 center consoles, 28 pontoons and 17 sailboats. Ask whether a shop has worked on your type of boat and what it found different about the layout, surfaces and access. If yours is not named, ask what similar boats they have worked on. Most businesses do not name boat types at all, so a missing mention does not rule anyone out.
Detailing covers washing, compounding, polishing, waxing and interior cleaning. If you want a long-lasting protective coating applied after paint correction, look at Ceramic Coating, which has 256 businesses nationwide. If the problem is growth below the waterline, Hull & Bottom Cleaning has 304. For teak decks and trim, Teak Cleaning & Repair has 125 businesses and is the better fit.
Among the 587 businesses with review keywords from Google, 113 have reviews that mention ceramic coating. Oxidation removal comes up for 39, fiberglass repair for 33, and gelcoat restoration for about 31, counting both spellings separately. Many detailers evidently overlap with coating and restoration work. If your gelcoat is chalky or faded, ask whether they correct it first or only wash and wax over it.
