The homeowner in Sandy Springs called because he wanted his side yard back to plant new hydrangeas. A severe storm had lifted a 32 foot express cruiser right off its block and wedged it sideways into his neighbor’s thick hedge. He was staring at a non-running mess that was not even his, and the sight was wearing on him.
The hull sat twisted among broken oak branches, and the cabin smelled of heavy mildew with the head full of standing water. First, we got the estimate set up from the caller’s photos so everybody knew the cost up front. The paperwork was in a shoebox in the garage, so we went through it together until the release of liability was signed. The twin engines made it heavy, but our crew cleared the thick brush, rolled the hull upright with winches, blocked it, and slid our trailer right underneath. I checked the wheel bearings on our rig before we pulled out into the street.
We drained the hazardous fluids before any work started. Anything usable was set aside for salvage, and the rest went to a facility that takes old boats and handles proper disposal for the fiberglass hull. The homeowner got a signed receipt and a clean fence line for his garden. If you have an unwanted vessel in Sandy Springs or Fulton County, call 866-994-1769.
How the boat removal process works on our jobs
Typically, we see people forget how heavy a boat gets after sitting outside. Cold weather firms up the dirt for our truck, but months of rain soak into the foam beneath the floorboards and double the weight. When you ask for an estimate, clear photos of the hull, the tires, and the path to the street keep our boat removal process accurate.
The facts of the Sandy Springs job
| Job | Boat and trailer pickup |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1993 express cruiser, about 32 feet |
| Where it sat | Tossed into a neighbor’s hedge by a storm |
| Who called | A homeowner after a storm put a stranger’s boat in the hedge |
| What was wrong | Mildew through the cabin and the head full of standing water |
| Estimate | Estimate up front, no charge |
| Paperwork | Paperwork sorted first, release of liability signed |
| Area | Fulton County, GA |
Illustrative case from Fulton County. It does not describe a particular customer, and the photos are examples.
Cost questions from Sandy Springs, GA owners
How does boat disposal, recycling & salvage work?
Our crew checks for hazardous fluids and drains the tanks first. We dismantle the vessel to salvage metal hardware and reusable parts for recycling. The remaining fiberglass hull goes to an approved disposal facility that handles derelict boats according to state guidelines.
Is boat removal free?
No. We offer a free estimate before any work begins, but the boat removal service carries a fee. Our minimum service charge is $400, and the total cost depends on the size of the vessel, its condition, and how hard it is to reach.
From storage lots to docks in Fulton County
We pick up boats across Fulton County, in South Fulton, Milton, Johns Creek and Alpharetta. Winter weather bakes nothing, but the soaked ground around a yard can make heavy equipment slip if you wait until spring rains turn the mud soft again.
Want the yard or the slip back in Sandy Springs? Call 866-994-1769 and our crew will plan the pickup.