Craig Glassonbury Marine — FAQ for Marine Surveys
FAQ for Marine Surveys at Craig Glassonbury Marine to answer all your questions about marine surveys and valuation on any type of boat.
This FAQ for Marine Surveys covers most of the valid survey points you need to know before commissioning a marine survey
Do you offer valuation surveys for insurance or post-refit purposes, and what information does the valuation report include?
Yes. We provide valuation surveys for insurance and post-refit purposes. Reports are prepared to meet insurer expectations and to support insurance or re-finance requirements; they set out a formal valuation and an evidential basis for that valuation alongside the surveyor’s assessment of the vessel’s condition. Because we regularly carry out insurance surveys and work with major maritime insurers, our valuation reports are structured to be accepted by underwriting and claims teams.
Do you conduct tonnage measurement surveys for vessels up to 24 metres, and what are the requirements and typical turnaround times?
Yes. We undertake tonnage measurement surveys for vessels up to 24 metres. Requirements are determined by the measurement standard or authority being applied and by vessel type; we will confirm specific measurement requirements when you enquire. Turnaround times vary with the vessel’s location, the complexity of the measurement and any authority paperwork; we will provide a price and an estimated timescale promptly after assessing the request.
Is your service available nationwide and can clients book surveys remotely?
Yes. We operate nationally and internationally, covering inland waterways in the United Kingdom as well as offshore waters. Clients can enquire and book surveys remotely; our team will respond as soon as possible with a price, availability and next steps for on-site attendance.
What is the typical lead time to schedule a survey and how quickly can you respond to urgent damage assessments?
Lead time depends on survey type, vessel location and current diary commitments. We aim to respond promptly to all enquiries with a price and proposed availability. Insurance and damage-assessment work is a speciality for our team, and we prioritise urgent assignments to provide timely attendance and reporting where needed.
Do your reports meet industry standards and insurer requirements?
Yes. Our surveys and reports are produced by a fully qualified surveyor and are prepared to meet industry expectations and insurer requirements. We work with major maritime insurers and are a member of the
Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association, which informs our methodology and report standards.
Do you offer on-site surveys at the vessel’s location, and are there geographic limits?
Yes. We provide mobile, on-site surveys at the vessel’s location both nationally and internationally. Our service covers inland waterways across the UK and offshore locations; travel and logistics are included in the quotation and planned to match the vessel’s accessibility and operational constraints.
What makes your nationwide mobile survey service unique (coverage, response times, reporting format)?
Our team combines practical boatbuilding and operational experience with formal survey qualifications. Unique strengths include work on roughly 80 new-build projects, annual involvement with dry-docking of many vessels, and delivery of risk assessments, method statements and towing plans acceptable to bodies such as the Environment Agency and local harbour authorities. We specialise in insurance surveys, have direct experience working with major insurers, and produce clear, insurer-oriented reports supported by professional credentials including an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate and a Commercial Skipper Licence.
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Contact Craig Glassonbury Marine to request a quote or to schedule a survey; we will reply as soon as possible with availability and pricing.
We trust our FAQ for Marine Surveys answers any questions you may have, but feel free to contact us if you have more.
