Survey

[itspaul]

Hi all I have a question with regard to what you would expect to receive from a surveyor ? After the boat has been surveyed and you have paid the bill what would you expect to receive In the way of a report ?
Thanks.

 

[Whitelighter]

I would expect to receive a report stating what they tested, how and what their findings were.

if relevant I would also expect pictures highlighting defects.

finally I would expect a list of things requiring replacement - based on a nice to have, should be done soon, critical type scale.

I will happily send you the survey I got for Seralia so you can compare if you ping me an email address by pm

 

[Croftie]

Mine last year was a 15 page report inc photo's covering
Contents
Introduction:
1 Hull
2 Keel / Spray Rails
3 Deck
4 Deck Joint
5 Deck Fittings
6 Bathing Platform
7 Grab Rails
8 Stanchions / Guardrails
9 Hatches and Ports
10 Winches and Deck Gear
11 Wheelhouse
12 Steering Gear
13 Engines
14 Stern Gear
15 Fuel Systems
16 Skin Fittings (Sea-cocks and Valves)
17 Bilges and Bilge Pumps
18 Cathodic Protection
19 Electrical Installations
20 Instruments and Navigation Equipment
21 Accommodation
22 Toilet, Shower (Heads)
23 Fresh Water Systems
24 Galley and Gas Installation
25 Safety Equipment
26 Anchors
27 Miscellaneous Equipment
28 Summary
29 Valuation
Appendix: Photographs

Each section between app 2 -20 lines of info/report + recommendation of work needed if necessary.

 

[itspaul]

Well after the survey I received an email with a snagging list and about 20 pics of problems and potential problems I emailed the other day and asked about the report and received a link to a Dropbox with 120 pics I replied saying I presume there is a written report to follow but so far no reply .

 

[Murv]

In my very limited experience of the one survey I had done recently, I received a 23 page report with a final summary of recommendations categorised into "urgent" and "advisory."

 

[Seastoke]

yes i would expect an email and pictures strait awayso you can decide to buy or not then a full report within two weeks

 

[itspaul]

yes i would expect an email and pictures strait awayso you can decide to buy or not then a full report within two weeks

Survey was done on the 12th of Jan

 

[benjenbav]

When I've had surveys done the surveyor has always been ready to chat it through: basically, "yup it's ok subject to a few bits and bobs" or, "sheesh: don't walk, run". All caveated by "subject to my detailed comments as written". Then the reports have had: "must fix"/"should fix"/"worth fixing if you get round to it" categories. Plus the surveyor has been happy to talk through the detail after reading the written report.

 

[JumbleDuck]

Well after the survey I received an email with a snagging list and about 20 pics of problems and potential problems I emailed the other day and asked about the report and received a link to a Dropbox with 120 pics I replied saying I presume there is a written report to follow but so far no reply .

Send him a picture of a cheque.

 

[Murv]

I guess this does show just how differently they all operate.
I had to wait 3 days for the full written report, so I phoned him in the interim as all I wanted was a simple "yes" or "no" as to whether I proceed to the engine survey or not.
Half an Hour on the phone and I was still none the wiser!

 

[maverickofpoole]

When I purchased my latest boat last year the surveyor apologised for wasting my money as there was nothing bad to report with just minor niggles to address. He catagorised items that required attention into 1.do it now, 2. do it in due course and 3. do it at haul out. He more or less writ his report on a tablet/ipad thingy as he progressed through the boat. He covered hull superstructure fixtures fittings and mechanicals. He had a marine engineer with him during the onshore inspection and later the sea trial. I received the bill and full report the day after the sea trial via email, I paid him that evening. One of the least painful transactions I can recall from a marine service business for a long time. I was well impressed with my guy but wouldn't be impressed with the treatment you appear to have received.

Did he give you a quote and tell you what you were going to get for the money?

 

[superheat6k]

Well after the survey I received an email with a snagging list and about 20 pics of problems and potential problems I emailed the other day and asked about the report and received a link to a Dropbox with 120 pics I replied saying I presume there is a written report to follow but so far no reply .

You may want to contact Julian at Hamble Marine Surveys. He represented the buyer of my last boat and issued a 35 page report issued to the buyer within 1 day of the survey. He is also chair of the Surveyors association. He might be able to have a word with your chap assuming he might be a member.

The written report is what your insurer will insist upon, not a drop box link and a load of photos.

If this does not work then name the surveyor / firm on here. That will easily put loads of potential clients off.

 

[jordanbasset]

My experience matches most on here. Survey was done about a month ago and got the report within 2 days. It was 14 pages long and as others said listed what needed doing now and what could wait. Very clear and fortunately there were few problems

 

[Momac]

I received a concise but well structured written report with comments where things were okay and all faults itemised . It was left to me to decide action but left me with no doubt. Without that I don't think the broker would have persuaded his client to accept my reduced offer.
The report was worth every penny .
That was 18 months ago and I haven't found anything significant that the surveyor missed.

 

[Baseplate]

When I've had surveys done the surveyor has always been ready to chat it through: basically, "yup it's ok subject to a few bits and bobs" or, "sheesh: don't walk, run". All caveated by "subject to my detailed comments as written". Then the reports have had: "must fix"/"should fix"/"worth fixing if you get round to it" categories. Plus the surveyor has been happy to talk through the detail after reading the written report.

Yep-pretty much my experience with Nick Vass (a name that some members will recognise): on survey day, Nick called me twice to update/talk through the one potentially major issue and forwarded some contemporary images. His full report was emailed to me within 3 days.