Storage fees add up fast when a boat just sits. An HOA board member in Upland reached out to us after sending three warning letters about a 17-foot 1990 bass boat sitting in their overflow lot. Sun exposure had split the vinyl seats, faded the gelcoat, and cracked the windshield. The owner wanted it gone, but the trailer was stuck tight in the dirt.
When our crew arrived, we saw why it had not moved. The trailer tires were cracked through the sidewalls, and the wheel bearings were completely seized. Paperwork was sorted right away when we met the owner, who brought out a shoebox from the garage so the release of liability could be signed. Before moving anything, our crew checked for any hazardous fluids in the engine and bilge. We swapped the rotted tires and replaced the seized bearings right on the lot so the trailer could roll.
We hooked the rig up and towed it out on its own wheels, leaving a clean parking space behind. At our yard, we pulled off the trolling motor, metal cleats, and usable hardware for recycling the metal, while the stripped fiberglass hull went to an approved facility for final disposal. If you have non-running unwanted vessels sitting on your property in Upland or San Bernardino County, give us a call at 866-994-1769.
How our boat removal process really starts
Typically, we check rain buildup in open hulls early because winter storms in California can add hundreds of pounds of water weight overnight. Aluminum fittings, steel trailers, stainless hardware, and clean lead batteries are picked out for recycling, while rotten transom wood and crushed fiberglass hulls are handled as general waste during the boat removal process.
What this boat removal in Upland, CA involved
| Job | Boat removal and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1990 bass boat, about 17 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer in an HOA overflow lot |
| Who called | An HOA board member who had sent three letters already |
| What was wrong | Faded gelcoat, sun-split seats and a cracked windshield |
| Estimate | Estimate agreed before booking |
| Paperwork | Release of liability with the deposit |
| Area | San Bernardino County, CA |
Shown as an example of our boat removal work in San Bernardino County; not a specific job record. Photos are illustrative only.
How pricing works for boat removal in Upland
Do you take the trailer too?
Yes, we haul boat trailers along with the vessel. If the tires are flat or the axle is rusty, our crew uses our equipment to load or repair the setup so it can be moved safely off your dock, driveway, or storage space.
How much does boat removal cost in Upland?
Our boat removal pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge. The final cost depends on the size of the boat, where it sits, its physical condition, and whether it has to be cut up for transport. Send us photos for a free estimate.
Boat pickup around San Bernardino County
We pick up boats across San Bernardino County, in Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia and San Bernardino. Winter storms in Upland bring quick rainwater that fills open hulls, soaking old carpet and adding heavy strain to rotted trailer frames. Clearing these derelict craft early keeps waterfront properties and yard spaces safe before damp weather causes further fiberglass decay.
Send a few photos or call 866-994-1769, and we will price your boat removal in Upland.