Marine Damage Inspection Survey
Get a Certified Damage Assessment for Insurance, Repairs & Claims Support.
Marine Damage Inspection Services
A marine damage inspection evaluates all visible and hidden damage after a vessel experiences an accident, grounding, fire, storm event, collision, or mechanical failure. Hamilton & Hamilton Marine Surveyors provide unbiased documentation and detailed assessments to support insurance claims, repairs, and legal cases.
Certified damage surveying ensures accurate cause determination, repair planning, and proper compensation from insurers and repair facilities.
Our damage inspections provide:
- Thorough documentation of all visible & hidden damage
- Assessment of structural & mechanical impact
- Accurate reporting for insurance claims & repair planning
- Identification of unsafe or unrepaired conditions
- Independent, unbiased evaluations accepted by insurers
Why a Damage Inspection Matters
Damage inspections help protect vessel owners from:
- Denied or reduced insurance claims
- Improper or incomplete repairs
- Unidentified structural or safety hazards
- Repair disputes with contractors
- Hidden future costs or resale loss
What Our Damage Inspections Cover
Hamilton & Hamilton Marine Surveyors examine all affected areas including:
1. Structural Damage
- Hull deformation, cracks, and breaches
- Deck, bulkhead & transom damage
- Keel & stringer impact
- Delamination, moisture intrusion, fiberglass damage
2. Mechanical Damage
- Engine & propulsion systems after impact or flooding
- Steering systems, shafts & propellers
- Electrical systems affected by collision, fire, or immersion
- Fuel systems compromised by shock or corrosion
3. Fire & Storm Damage
- Burn impact, thermal distortion, smoke contamination
- Flooding, moisture intrusion & electrical failure
- Failed navigation, safety, and electronic systems
4. Cosmetic & Safety Impact
- Topside damage, gelcoat impact, rail & hardware failures
- Safety system review (bilge, suppression, alarms)
- Failed navigation, safety, and electronic systems
Documentation You Receive
Your report includes:
✓ Detailed written damage report
✓ Cause & extent determination (accident, fire, grounding, etc.)
✓ Photo and/or video documentation
✓ Repair recommendations
✓ Insurance-approved reporting format
✓ Support for adjusters, repair facilities, and legal cases
Why Owners Trust
Hamilton & Hamilton
- Certified ACMS® & ABYC surveyors
- Over 25+ years of appraisal and inspection experience
- Trusted by insurance carriers & legal professionals
- Detailed damage documentation accepted by all insurers
- Unbiased reports — we do NOT perform repairs
- Serving the Florida Treasure Coast & surrounding areas
Let us help you protect your investment with confidence and expertise.
Service Areas
We proudly provide our marine services and marine surveys in:
Fort Pierce | Jensen Beach | Stuart | Palm City | Hutchinson Island | Hobe Sound | Tequesta | Jupiter | Palm Beach | Sebastian | Boca Raton | Fort Lauderdale | Miami
…and surrounding Treasure Coast Florida communities.