Pre-purchase survey
Independent condition inspection before you commit, with defects, priorities and practical next steps.
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Marine surveyor matching across the United States
Find the right marine surveyor for your boat in the United States
Request an independent marine surveyor for a pre-purchase, condition and value, insurance, damage or specialist assignment. Matching starts with the state and coast, then the vessel, haul-out plan and the requirements of any insurer or lender.
Regional US matchingFlorida, Atlantic, Gulf, Great Lakes and Pacific regions
Scope-led matchingVessel, material and report purpose reviewed
Independent choiceYou appoint and instruct the surveyor
01Describe the assignment
02We review location and scope
03Choose your surveyor
Survey types
One request, matched to the actual job
A pre-purchase inspection is not the same assignment as a tonnage measurement or commercial-code survey. We keep the scope clear from the beginning.
Insurance & valuation
Condition and market-value reporting shaped around the information your insurer or lender requests.
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Evidence-led inspection following grounding, collision, water ingress, machinery failure or storm damage.
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Routing to a surveyor with the right appointment when a flag, registry or recognised organisation requires it.
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Focused inspections for rigging, machinery, composites, steel, aluminium and other specialist scopes.
Request this surveyCommercial & coding
Survey support for commercial yachts, charter activity and code-compliance work where applicable.
Request this surveyHow it works
A practical route from request to inspection
The platform helps structure the enquiry and introduce suitable professionals. The selected surveyor remains responsible for agreeing scope, fee and terms with you.
Tell us about the yacht
Share the vessel, survey purpose, location, timing and any buyer or registry deadline.
We review the scope
We check geography, material, size, specialist needs and whether formal acceptance matters.
Receive a suitable introduction
Where available, we connect you with a surveyor whose stated capability fits the assignment.
Appoint independently
You compare the scope and terms, resolve conflicts and instruct the professional directly.
Important distinction
Professional membership is not automatic flag approval
For pre-purchase and condition work, competence, experience, insurance and independence are central. For tonnage, registration, coding or statutory work, the flag or accepting organisation may also require a specific appointment.
Check my survey requirement✓
Credential — membership, qualification or professional designation
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Capability — the right vessel, material, size and survey experience
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Appointment — authority from the relevant flag or organisation
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Acceptance — confirmation that the resulting report or certificate will be accepted
United States survey locations
A coast-and-state approach to marine surveys in the US
The United States is not a single survey market. Professional directories, insurer or lender requirements, haul-out seasons and travel distances vary by region, so the exact vessel location and report recipient must be identified first.
Florida
A high-volume brokerage, insurance and yacht-service market. Yard rules, hurricane history, moisture testing and specialist engine or rig attendance may be important to the agreed scope.
Find a surveyor in this region →Chesapeake & Mid-Atlantic
Large sailing and powerboat markets with extensive haul-out capacity. Confirm tidal access, winter storage status and the sea-trial route.
Find a surveyor in this region →New England & Northeast
Seasonal launch and winter storage strongly affect inspection planning. Establish whether the boat is shrink-wrapped, commissioned or accessible for systems testing.
Find a surveyor in this region →Great Lakes
A compressed boating season and winter lay-up can limit sea trials and in-water testing. Confirm launch status and freshwater-specific storage history.
Find a surveyor in this region →Gulf Coast
Storm exposure, long travel corridors and commercial yards can shape the assignment. Identify repair history and any insurer-requested scope.
Find a surveyor in this region →Pacific Coast & Northwest
Separate California and Pacific Northwest markets cover varied materials and vessel uses. Confirm yard access, travel and whether specialist systems or corrosion testing are needed.
Find a surveyor in this region →Frequently asked questions
Before you appoint a marine surveyor
What is a condition and value survey in the United States?
It is a common US term for a survey describing the vessel’s observed condition and an opinion of value, often requested by an insurer or lender. The recipient’s required format, scope, age limit and surveyor credentials should be confirmed before appointment.
What should I provide for a US marine survey quote?
Provide the state, marina or yard, vessel make, model, year, length, material, intended survey type and preferred date. Include haul-out and sea-trial availability plus any insurer, lender, marina or documentation requirements.
Should I choose a SAMS or NAMS surveyor?
SAMS and NAMS maintain professional surveyor directories, but membership alone does not select the right person. Check the individual’s current status, vessel and material experience, insurance, conflicts, scope and acceptance by the report recipient.
Are haul-out and engine diagnostics included?
Only if the written scope says so. Yard lift and wash, sea trial, engine computer diagnostics, oil analysis, rig inspection and specialist testing are often separate arrangements.
Does a US Coast Guard tonnage form require a marine surveyor?
The Coast Guard provides a Simplified Measurement route for eligible vessels using owner-certified information, while formal measurement uses an authorized measurement organization and an onboard survey. Confirm which system applies to the vessel before ordering survey work.
Who appoints the marine surveyor?
The client appoints the independent surveyor and agrees scope, fee, limitations and reliance directly. US Marine Surveyor is an information and referral service and does not perform the survey.
Can you help with other specialist marine survey assignments?
Potential assignments include new-build & refit supervision, engine diagnostics & oil analysis, rig & mast inspections, corrosion, moisture & ultrasound, thermal imaging & electrical checks, storm, accident & forensic investigation, marine warranty surveys, on-hire & off-hire surveys. Availability depends on the location, vessel and required specialist capability or formal appointment.
International marine survey network
Need a survey in another country?
Select the country where the vessel is located, or send the exact port, marina or yard so the assignment can be reviewed.
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Start with the right survey scope.
Tell us the vessel, exact United States location and reason for the survey. We can help clarify access and report requirements before you request an introduction.
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