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Surveyors differ in the boats they know and the reports they write, so match the surveyor to your boat and the reason for the survey before you book.
Updated November 2026 · Built from 564 Boatwork listings, Google ratings
Request an estimateIndependent inspections of a vessel's condition, such as pre-purchase, insurance, and financing surveys.
564 listings across 36 states, plotted on the map at up to 180 markers.
36 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 | 254 |
| California | 122 |
| North Carolina | 32 |
| Texas | 14 |
| Washington | 13 |
| New York | 10 |
| Maryland | 9 |
| Massachusetts | 9 |
| New Jersey | 9 |
| Louisiana | 8 |
| Michigan | 7 |
| Rhode Island | 7 |
| Virginia | 7 |
| Alabama | 6 |
| Alaska | 6 |
| Georgia | 4 |
| Tennessee | 4 |
| Connecticut | 3 |
| Hawaii | 3 |
| Maine | 3 |
| Missouri | 3 |
| Ohio | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 |
| Arizona | 2 |
| Indiana | 2 |
| Minnesota | 2 |
| New Hampshire | 2 |
| Oregon | 2 |
| South Carolina | 2 |
| Delaware | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 |
| Kentucky | 1 |
| Mississippi | 1 |
| Nevada | 1 |
| New Mexico | 1 |
| Vermont | 1 |
Of the 187 businesses nationwide whose Google reviews list topics, how many have each one.
The 12 top-rated of the 12 with 100+ Google reviews, ordered by rating and then review count. Each business lists boat surveying & inspection as its main specialty or on its own website.
Belvedere, CANot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 416 Google reviews
Boat Surveying & Inspection services
Owners mention
Photo from Ocean Marine SurveyorsNewport Beach, CANot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 375 Google reviews
Boat Surveying & Inspection services
Owners mention
Stuart, FLNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 222 Google reviews
Boat Surveying & Inspection services
Owners mention
Holmes Beach, FLNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 204 Google reviews
Boat Surveying & Inspection services
Owners mention
Photo from CHS Marine SurveyCharleston, SCNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 186 Google reviews
Boat Surveying & Inspection services
Owners mention
Steinhatchee, FLNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 150 Google reviews
Boat Surveying & Inspection services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Mechanics & Engine Repair, Boat Repair & Maintenance
Photo from Harbor Marine Surveyor and ServicesBrigantine, NJNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 125 Google reviews
Boat Surveying & Inspection services
Owners mention
Fort Lauderdale, FLNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 115 Google reviews
Boat Surveying & Inspection services
Owners mention
Also does
Marine Project Management, Yacht Management
Photo from Mid-Atlantic Marine Surveying & ConsultingNewport Beach, CANot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 113 Google reviews
Boat Surveying & Inspection services
Owners mention
Photo from Stem to Stern Marine SurveyingJupiter, FLNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 109 Google reviews
Boat Surveying & Inspection services
Owners mention
Also does
Marine Project Management
Palm City, FLNot yet claimed by the business
4.9 from 229 Google reviews
Boat Surveying & Inspection services
Owners mention
Photo from Miami Marine SurveyMiami, FLNot yet claimed by the business
4.9 from 107 Google reviews
Boat Surveying & Inspection services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Insurance, Marine Electrical & Electronics
Of the 328 businesses that publish a service list on their own websites, 56 list pre-purchase surveys and 51 list insurance surveys. 37 list damage surveys. The same service is worded several ways, so these counts should not be added together. Before you book, confirm the surveyor does the type of survey you need, since a buyer's survey and an insurer's survey are not always the same job.
Of the 180 businesses that list boat types, 59 mention yachts and 40 mention sailboats. 18 mention small craft and 15 mention center consoles. A surveyor who mostly works on large yachts may not be the right fit for an outboard skiff, and the reverse is also true. Ask how many boats like yours they have surveyed and whether they know your hull material and engine type.
Google reviews for 264 of these businesses carry keywords. A thorough inspection comes up for 61 of them and a sea trial for 46. Detailed reports come up for 34 and quick turnaround for 23. Those are good things to ask about directly: whether a sea trial is part of the job, what the report looks like, and how soon you get it.
A survey documents the condition of a boat. It does not fix problems, sell the boat or write a policy. Look at Yacht Brokerage if you need help buying or selling. Look at Boat Insurance if you need a policy. Look at Boat Repair & Maintenance if you want the problems fixed, not just documented.
