The yard manager in Paramount called because he needed his covered stall back for a paying customer. A 17-foot mahogany utility boat from 1987 had sat in that bay for years while the back rent piled up. He finally gave up chasing the old renter and wanted the spot cleared before the next heavy rain swept across Los Angeles County.
Our crew came out to look it over. An old battery was leaking acid, and the bilge held three inches of stale fuel that smelled like old varnish. Before we pulled anything, we checked all hazardous fluids to drain them safely into proper containers. The trailer was in rough shape too. Its bearings were seized solid and the tires were cracked straight down to the cords, the kind of dry rot you see when rubber sits on concrete for a decade. Our people swapped the wheels, repacked the hubs right there in the stall, and signed the release of liability with the property owner before moving the rig.
We hitched the trailer up and towed the vessel away. Our team hauled it off to be stripped, where we salvaged the motor and metal trailer frame for recycling while the damaged wooden hull went to proper disposal. The manager had his bay swept clean and ready for a new tenant by afternoon. If you have non-running vessels taking up space, call us at 866-994-1769.
What fifteen years of boat storage taught me
Typically, we ask for a few clear photographs before sending out an upfront estimate. Pictures of the fiberglass hull or wood framing, the trailer axle, and the clear path out help us figure the labor. Rain in California soaks unprotected seats, making old boats hundreds of pounds heavier than their factory weight.
The facts of the Paramount job
| Job | Boat pickup by our crew |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1987 mahogany utility boat, about 17 feet |
| Where it sat | In a covered storage space whose renter had stopped paying |
| Who called | A storage facility owner tired of chasing a renter |
| What was wrong | An old battery leaking and fuel in the bilge that smelled like varnish |
| Estimate | Estimate first, free |
| Paperwork | Paperwork sorted first, release of liability signed |
| Area | Los Angeles County, CA |
Shown as an example of our boat removal work in Los Angeles County; not a specific job record. Photos are illustrative only.
Boat removal pricing questions in Paramount
Is boat removal free?
No, boat removal is a paid service. We provide a free estimate upfront based on the size of the vessel, where it sits on your property, and its overall condition. Our pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge for standard jobs.
How do I get rid of my boat?
Call us with details about your vessel and trailer. Once the property owners sign the release of liability, our crew handles the haul, draining hazardous fluids before transport so the vessel can be taken apart for salvage and responsible disposal.
Our boat removal service areas in Los Angeles County
We pick up boats across Los Angeles County, in Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Long Beach and Glendale. Winter storms in Paramount fill open hulls with water, rotting exposed wood and rusting out old boat trailers left parked outside.
For boat removal and disposal in Paramount, call 866-994-1769 or ask for an estimate online.