Pre-purchase Survey

The Pre-purchase and Condition Survey, sometimes referred to as a Pre-purchase Survey is by far the most common marine survey. In most cases, it is the most detailed and in-depth survey, where the Customer is often a first-time buyer with little or no previous knowledge in this field and has total reliance on the Surveyor’s expertise.

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This survey is normally but not exclusively required by the Owner or prospective Owner of the craft for the purpose of obtaining insurance, finance or as security for a loan, or indeed just for the Owners use. Fieldhouse Yacht Surveys will discuss your requirements prior to agreeing to perform the survey in order to fully understand any concerns that the customer might have. Contact us to discuss your requirements or for free advice regarding your prospective purchase.

If we are asked to survey a sailing vessel and the craft is afloat, we will be happy to climb the mast to perform a thorough visual inspection of the mast and fittings. In order to do this safely, we ask that a competent individual is on-hand to hoist our surveyor up the mast. The mast inspection will be performed at no extra charge.

For tips on buying a new or second-hand yacht, go to this page of the International Institute of Marine Surveying