Surveyor reccomendations

[Whitelighter]

Does anyone know a tame surveyor who is flexible enough to do an abreviated survey - out and back to Italy in a day. I just need structure and valuation.

 

[mparrish]

Jim Pritchard ? Thought you'd been and done that ?

 

[superheat6k]

If you want a decent survey that does not miss a thing then Julian at Hamble Yacht Surveys. He was happy to travel to Plymouth and back in a day, and was very thorough when he surveyed OB for my buyer.

 

[Firefly625]

Nick Vass did my hull survey & volvopaul engine, both highly recommended in my book. I reckon nick would like a trip to Italy.

 

[Richard10002]

http://www.maltayachtsurveys.com/introduction.html

John Ross in Malta might travel to Italy as part of his normal day job. ISTR discussing travel to Sicily and/or Sardinia with him when we were talking about assessing my boat for charter.

 

[Whitelighter]

Jim Pritchard ? Thought you'd been and done that ?

Have but there is an issue that needs clarification. Plus I need a valuation survey at some point

 

[ian38_39]

Ian Lumley, Lumley marine surveys.

He didn't miss a thing on mine, even the bits on the engines the previous owner was trying to hide, he even knew what was actually wrong rather than what the previous owner thought was wrong.

As he spends so much time in Europe may even be able to work it in with another trip. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Which side of Italy re you buying from?

 

[Whitelighter]

West side, about 60km South of Rome on the coast

 

[Whitelighter]

http://www.maltayachtsurveys.com/introduction.html

John Ross in Malta might travel to Italy as part of his normal day job. ISTR discussing travel to Sicily and/or Sardinia with him when we were talking about assessing my boat for charter.

Excellent recommendation. Very reasonable rate and a flexible approach.

Thanks

Jez

 

[Richard10002]

Excellent recommendation. Very reasonable rate and a flexible approach.

Thanks

Jez

He did a very good and pragmatic hull survey on my boat in Malta when I was in danger of being ripped off by the people "looking after my boat" whilst seriously ill in the UK.

 

[Hurricane]

Excellent recommendation. Very reasonable rate and a flexible approach.

Thanks

Jez

You may have even met him, Jez
He surveyed JW for the register.
I can't remember if he did the survey just before we arrived or just before we left.
There were forumites on board at the time - I remember we all helped him holding tape measures etc.
If you were there then - that was John Ross.

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

Jim Pritchard did both the hull/equipment and engine surveys on my boat when I bought it in Italy last year and I found him a very helpful guy.

However I'm not sure anyone could fly to Italy and back in a day and leave enough time to do even an abbreviated survey. Most of what you're going to pay is for the surveyor's travelling time rather than his time on the job. He's going to arrive knackered and probably not be in a fit state to do a proper job. Its only going to cost you €150 more to pay for a night's hotel and dinner and then you'd get a whole day's work out of your chosen surveyor on the following day which IMHO is a better way to go. For example, how would you feel if during this brief abbreviated survey, the bloke found a serious fault but because his plane was due to depart in 2 hours he didn't have time to investigate it further? You'd probably end up flying him out there a 2nd time. What is an abbreviated survey anyway? I would guess that many surveyors wouldn't be willing to do that. If they're going to carry out a survey, do it properly and stand by their report afterwards, the poor bloke has got to have enough time to do it

 

[Whitelighter]

I don't mind paying for an overnight stop, but the first survey I approached said they could do it but because it was an overnight it would be two full days at £800 plus Vat per day, plus flights from Heathrow as it was local, plus hotel and meals.

£2000 plus was a bit steep.

By abbreviated, I just need the hull checking, the value confirming and if possible the tonnage measurements.

I don't need to be told how many lights do/don't work and that he couldn't find the switch for the anchor winch. Equipment and mechanicals have been thoroughly check. Anyway, I have found the guy who will do exactly what I need and understands completely.

Its the usual UK market p!ss take at work again from everyone else

 

[Sync16]

I don't mind paying for an overnight stop, but the first survey I approached said they could do it but because it was an overnight it would be two full days at £800 plus Vat per day, plus flights from Heathrow as it was local, plus hotel and meals.

£2000 plus was a bit steep.

By abbreviated, I just need the hull checking, the value confirming and if possible the tonnage measurements.

I don't need to be told how many lights do/don't work and that he couldn't find the switch for the anchor winch. Equipment and mechanicals have been thoroughly check. Anyway, I have found the guy who will do exactly what I need and understands completely.

Its the usual UK market p!ss take at work again from everyone else

I know its a long time ago but did you get a surveyor over to Rome, how did it go what did it cost.
I might be in the same situation soon!

Andy.

 

[Montemar]

Fly to Italy at the present time?

 

[Hurricane]

Oh dear
IIRC
This was a long time ago and a very long story.

 

[Sync16]

Oh dear
IIRC
This was a long time ago and a very long story.

Sounds interesting any chance of a quick résumé !

 

[Hurricane]

It was a very long time ago.
Maybe Whitelighter or someone will remember the facts.

 

[Silvercloud]

Try Keven Beer of Boat Solutions based at North Fambridge marina.
Very good surveyor and he will not rip you off.

 

[Chris H]

Keith Willis, yachting expert, he’s based in sof but will travel.