The first thing I looked at was the tongue jack on the trailer. It was sunk four inches into the dirt, but the steel was dry, which meant the frame had a shot at rolling without snapping in half. The owner called us out to Cedar Hill after staring at this 19-foot bass boat for fifteen years. He bought it cheap thinking he would clean the faded gelcoat and rebuild the motor, but life got in the way. The seats were split down to the foam and the windshield was cracked right across the helm.
He had signed our release of liability when he booked, and he had the Texas title ready in his name. Getting the vessel out looked simple until we saw the path. Recent watering from lawn sprinklers turned the grass between the dirt drive and the street into soup. We checked the hull and motor for hazardous fluids like old gasoline or engine oil before moving anything. Once we knew no oil was going to spill on his grass, we backed our tow vehicle up carefully, using heavy planks to bridge the soft ground. We hooked up the old unit, pulled it onto our trailer, and strapped the whole rig down tight.
Our crew hauled the vessel straight to our yard. The trolling motor, aluminum trim, and deck hardware were removed so the metal could go to recycling. The wet fiberglass hull was then brought to an approved facility for proper disposal. The owner kept his copy of the paperwork, and he finally had his driveway back. If you have non-running or unwanted vessels sitting around Cedar Hill or Dallas County, give us a call at 866-994-1769.
What fifteen years of boat storage taught me
Typically, we find that boat removal process jobs in the winter take extra care because water trapped in the floor foam adds hundreds of pounds to the vessel. That extra weight can surprise a crew trying to winch a rotten frame onto a ramp. To give you an accurate estimate, we always ask for photos of the boat on its trailer, the tires, and the exact path to the street so our own crew brings the right gear.
Boat disposal services in Cedar Hill: how it went
| Job | Boat removal with salvage and recycling |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1970 bass boat, about 19 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer at the end of a long dirt driveway |
| Who called | A man who bought it cheap fifteen years ago and never got it running |
| What was wrong | Faded gelcoat, sun-split seats and a cracked windshield |
| Estimate | Estimate agreed before booking |
| Paperwork | Release of liability kept by the owner |
| Area | Dallas County, TX |
Illustrative case from Dallas County. It does not describe a particular customer, and the photos are examples.
What boat removal costs in Cedar Hill, TX
How does boat disposal, recycling & salvage work?
Our boat removal process starts when you send photos for a free estimate. Once booked, our crew checks for hazardous fluids, drains the tanks, and hauls the vessel away. Usable metal parts are salvaged for recycling, while the fiberglass hull goes to a landfill licensed for proper disposal.
Is boat removal free?
No, boat removal and disposal is a paid service. We have a $400 minimum service charge that covers our crew, equipment, and disposal fees. Pricing changes based on the size of the boat, where it sits on the property, its physical condition, and whether we have to dismantle or cut up the hull.
Where we remove boats near Cedar Hill, TX
We pick up boats across Dallas County, in Irving, Lancaster, DeSoto and Sunnyvale. January brings cooler weather that hardens up the topsoil, but months of heat and humidity before that leave derelict boats heavy with absorbed moisture. That added weight makes proper rigging essential when pulling a pontoon or sailboat off a soft lawn or waterfront dock without damaging the property owner’s yard.
Want the yard or the slip back in Cedar Hill? Call 866-994-1769 and our crew will plan the pickup.