The storage facility owner in Arlington Heights called us because he had a renter who wanted that covered bay for a camper coming in April. Inside sat a twenty-foot wakeboard boat from 1996, left behind by a guy who stopped paying rent two years back. The engine was dead, and a fuel line had cracked right through. The space sat empty for months, just racking up unpaid bills for the owner.
Getting it out meant maneuvering through a storage aisle barely wider than our trailer. Since the title was missing, we helped sort out the registration and a bill of sale, and the property owner signed the release of liability when he booked us. Before we rolled it an inch, our crew checked the hull for fuel or oil leaks. Old trailer tires like to flat-spot when they sit on cold concrete, but we pumped them up, got the vessel lined up with our trailer, and winched it on carefully before strapping it down tight.
Anything usable on the boat was set aside for salvage, and the rest went to a facility that handles vessel disposal. The storage manager got his bay back in time for his new paying customer, and he kept the bill of sale for his records. If you have non-running boats or derelict boat trailers sitting on your property in Arlington Heights or Cook County, give us a call at 866-994-1769.
Boat removal services, from the first photo to the last strap
Usually, we bring extra grease and a portable air tank on cold March calls because wheel bearings freeze up fast in deep cold, and flat tires off storage concrete will pull off the rim if you force them. Aluminum cleats, stainless handrails, and intact prop shafts always get sorted for recycling, while the fiberglass hull and rotted upholstery are taken apart for landfill disposal.
Arlington Heights boat pickup, the short version
| Job | Junk boat removal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1996 wakeboard boat, about 20 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 engine that had not turned over in years and a fuel line cracked through |
| Estimate | Free estimate from the caller’s photos |
| Paperwork | Paperwork sorted first, release of liability signed |
| Area | Cook County, IL |
Composite example from Cook County, not one person’s job. The photos are illustrative.
Boat removal pricing questions in Arlington Heights
Can you get a boat out of my backyard?
Yes, our crew can extract unwanted vessels from tight backyards, side yards, or behind garages. We bring our own trailer and winch equipment to pull the boat out safely, even if it is sitting on blocks or off its original trailer.
Is boat removal free?
No, boat removal is a paid service, with a $400 minimum service charge. The price depends on the boat size, location, and condition. We offer a free estimate before starting, and sending us photos of the vessel helps us give an accurate quote.
From storage lots to docks in Cook County
We pick up boats across Cook County, in Glenview, Des Plaines, Palatine and Northbrook. Late winter ice can freeze trapped runoff inside a fiberglass hull, adding heavy water weight and cracking glass, which changes how we rig a vessel before pulling it off a waterfront property or storage lot.
For boat removal and disposal in Arlington Heights, call 866-994-1769 or ask for an estimate online.