Your Trusted Marine Surveyor/ Consultant for United Kingdom – North

"Duncan provided a first class service. He carried out a pre purchase survey within a couple of days of asking and was very thorough and provided a comprehensive report. It’s a no brainer to have a full survey before purchasing a used boat, it can save a lot of heartache and expense… which was certainly our experience. Will definitely use Duncan’s services again."

"I'm currently looking for a boat and have quickly found out that buying for the first time is a complex, stressful and, if you get it wrong, a potentially expensive business; unless you invest in a survey from Better Boats Ltd. Duncan recently surveyed a boat for me and the service he gave was superb. Having arranged the survey directly with the current owner Duncan quickly delivered a comprehensive and detailed report which allowed me to make a considered decision about the purchase. His communication was excellent, with Duncan calling me in advance of receiving the written report to talk through the survey and discuss his findings, and the support and guidance he gave throughout the process was exemplary. On this occasion I didn't buy the boat, but the survey fee was money well spent and I will definitely be commissioning Better Boats again when I find another that I'm interested in."

"A great experience using Better boats for a pre-purchase survey. The survey was well laid out with colour coded recommendations which made it easy to see minor or major issues. Thanks!"

Duncan carried out a detailed survey on a Hurley Duette which I had bought twelve months ago. Whilst I have sailed for a number of years this is the first boat I have owned and I wanted a thorough survey to alert me to any issues that needed attention. The report Duncan produce was exactly what I wanted giving me a list of the various shortcoming but more important a traffic light indication of the importance and priority of the items raised. I am very happy to recommend Duncan to anyone who has concerns about their boat and wants an impartial and professional report.

Very comprehensive report and survey that helped me make some important decisions. I would highly recommend Duncan.

Duncan surveyed Mañana, my old 26ft Superseal yesterday and done a top job, I’m abit of a worrier when it comes to my boat, he was very meticulous and gave me lots of sound advice (peace of mind) the fee was well worth it and i highly recommend his services if you’re looking to insure your beloved fully comp, or just want peace of mind👍

Great service and very reasonably priced no questions left unanswered and incredibly accommodating 100% would recommend

Great experience, thorough survey, well explained and delivered in time