This table gives indicative pre-purchase survey costs by length overall (LOA) for GRP cruisers in the EU and Nordics. Figures in EUR, planning year 2026. FairHelm coordinates independent surveyors; we do not survey boats we sell.
Survey cost by LOA (EUR, 2026)
| LOA | Surveyor (EUR) | Typical days | Stack with haul-out (EUR) | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-11 m | 800 EUR - 1 400 EUR | 1 day | 1 200 EUR - 2 300 EUR | e.g. Albin Vega 27, Maxi 95, Contessa 32 |
| 12-14 m | 1 200 EUR - 2 200 EUR | 1-2 days | 1 600 EUR - 3 100 EUR | e.g. Hallberg-Rassy 36, Najad 390, Malö 43 |
| 14-16 m | 1 800 EUR - 3 200 EUR | 2 days | 2 200 EUR - 4 100 EUR | e.g. Hallberg-Rassy 43, Najad 440 |
Stack = surveyor + haul-out + blocking. Travel, oil analysis, and re-survey are separate. Not a quote for your hull.
Common add-ons
| Item | EUR |
|---|---|
| Haul-out + blocking | 400 EUR - 900 EUR |
| Surveyor travel / mileage | 0 EUR - 600 EUR |
| Oil analysis (each sample) | 80 EUR - 200 EUR |
| Re-survey after repairs | 400 EUR - 900 EUR |
Methodology and assumptions
Bands are seeded from FairHelm coordination jobs and the academy survey cost guide (Nordics / EU, reviewed 2026-08-28).
What counts: surveyor day rate for a standard GRP sailing-cruiser scope; the stack adds haul-out + blocking because most Nordic buyers want the bottom seen.
Rule of thumb: on an €80k-€150k purchase, plan 1-1.5% of price for surveyor + haul-out + travel before you credit repairs against the offer.
Limits: no broker fees, no repair credits, no megayachts. SEK is orientation only (~11.1 SEK/EUR). Confirm quotes for boat, yard, and season.
Currency: EUR. Planning year: 2026. EU / Nordic GRP sailing cruisers; SEK shown at ~11.1 SEK/EUR orientation only. Excluded: Broker fees, repair credits, insurance underwriting surveys, megayacht programmes.
FAQ
- Is this table a quote?
- No. It is a planning band. The surveyor and yard quote for scope, location, and date.
- Who pays for the survey?
- In almost all EU private sales the buyer pays the surveyor and yard. Budget this before deposit.
- Does FairHelm perform the survey?
- No. We coordinate independent surveyors and help translate findings into negotiation numbers.