A pre-purchase yacht survey is an independent technical inspection before you buy - for sailing and motor cruisers, not a €25k - 80k megayacht programme. Typical surveyor day on 9-14 m Scandinavian boats: €800-2,200, plus €400-900 haul-out. Budget about 1.0-1.5% of purchase price before repair credits. FairHelm coordinates scope and logistics; we do not sell the boat and we do not survey hulls we list. Why / scope / cost in plain language: the companion article. Bands are planning guides, not a quote for your hull.
Lista previa a la inspección
Recorre el barco con una lista estructurada antes de pagar varada y el día del inspector. La misma lista está en la academia: ambas puertas llevan al mismo contenido.
Abrir la lista de inspecciónFAQ
- Do you arrange surveys on megayachts / 'superyachts'?
- No - that is a different market (multi-day teams, class, hotel systems). Our lane is 9-18 m sailing and motor cruisers in the EU and Nordics: one surveyor day, haul-out, buyer-paid scope. If your LOA is outside that, we say so and point to a better-fit network rather than stretching a cruiser brief.
- Can I skip haul-out to save money?
- For GRP cruisers over ~25 years, afloat-only surveys miss keel, rudder, and bottom moisture. Most Nordic buyers insist on haul-out for pre-purchase scope.
- Who pays for the survey?
- The buyer pays the surveyor and yard in almost all EU private sales. Budget this before deposit, not after acceptance.
- Does FairHelm perform the survey?
- No. We coordinate independent surveyors and help you interpret findings. See listing review for document checks before you fly to the boat.
Indicative cost bands (2026, EU / Nordics)
| Item | EUR | SEK |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-purchase survey (9-11 m, 1 day) | €800 - €1,400 | 9 000 - 15 500 kr |
| Pre-purchase survey (12-14 m, 1-2 days) | €1 200 - €2 200 | 13 500 - 24 500 kr |
| Haul-out + blocking | €400 - €900 | 4 500 - 10 000 kr |
| Surveyor travel / mileage | €0 - €600 | 0 - 6 700 kr |
| Oil analysis (each sample) | €80 - €200 | 900 - 2 200 kr |
| Re-survey after repairs | €400 - €900 | 4 500 - 10 000 kr |
Orientation only - confirm quotes for your boat and region.
What you pay for
The surveyor's day rate is only part of the stack. Haul-out, travel, oil analysis, and a re-survey after repairs often add 30-50% to the headline quote.
FairHelm coordinates independent pre-purchase surveys. We do not survey boats we sell. Our role is logistics, scope briefings, and translating findings into negotiation numbers.
Rule of thumb
On a €80k-€150k Nordic cruiser, plan 1.0-1.5% of purchase price for survey + haul-out + travel before you credit repair findings against the offer.
Next steps
Read the full yacht survey cost guide and how to read a survey report in our ownership academy, or book buyer advisory to align scope before you commit deposit.
Adónde ir después
La coordinación de la inspección es logística y alcance: no presión de venta. Lee costes y cómo leer un informe, o reserva una consulta si quieres una segunda opinión antes de la señal.