Two low pine branches and a narrow stone gate were all that stood between the driveway and the street in Dunwoody. Behind the house sat a twenty-two foot 1970 wakeboard boat on a trailer that had not turned a wheel in years. A couple settling an estate called us because they were downsizing to a condo. They had no room for a boat trailer, and the yard needed to be clear for the sale.
The old battery was leaking acid into the tray, and fuel in the bilge smelled like old varnish. I looked at the boat trailers on that lawn and could see the bearings were locked solid. Both tires were dry-rotted right through the sidewalls. We went through a shoebox of papers in the garage with the owner to match the hull number. Before any work started, the release of liability was signed when the job was booked. Our crew checked for fuel and oil leaks first, pulled the drained battery, and jacked the trailer up so it would roll. We loaded the whole rig onto our trailer, strapped it tight, and pulled out through the gate without touching the stone.
The metal fittings went to recycling, the engine block was saved for salvage, and the fiberglass hull was taken to an approved disposal facility. The lawn was clear, and the estate was ready for market. If you have a derelict vessel on your property in Dunwoody or DeKalb County, call us at 866-994-1769.
Why we look for leaks before anything else
Usually, we see wet foam under the deck after a long southern summer, which adds hundreds of pounds to a fiberglass hull even in the cooler March weather when the lawn is firm. To speed up your boat removal, property owners can clear a straight path through the yard and remove any loose gear or trash from the cabin before our crew backs in.
Our Dunwoody boat job on one page
| Job | Removal, recycling and disposal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1970 wakeboard boat, about 22 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer in the yard of an estate the family was settling |
| Who called | A couple downsizing to a condo with no room for a trailer |
| What was wrong | An old battery leaking and fuel in the bilge that smelled like varnish |
| Estimate | Estimate agreed before booking |
| Paperwork | Release of liability with the deposit |
| Area | DeKalb County, GA |
Representative example of boat removal in DeKalb County, not a record of a single client. Pictures are illustrative.
Cost questions from Dunwoody, GA owners
Is boat removal free?
No. Boat removal is a paid junk removal service that starts at a $400 minimum service charge. The overall pricing depends on the size of the vessel, where it sits, its condition, and whether we have to cut it up. We provide a free estimate from your photos.
Can you take a boat to a junkyard or salvage yard?
Yes, our crew takes unwanted vessels apart for proper disposal. Useful metal parts go to local recycling, and the stripped fiberglass hull goes to a facility permitted for that waste. We check all hazardous fluids before hauling the boat off your dock, yard, or waterfront lot.
From storage lots to docks in DeKalb County
We pick up boats across DeKalb County, in Stonecrest, Tucker, Brookhaven and Chamblee. Georgia rain gets past old canvas covers and fills the bilge. By spring, that trapped water sits heavy in the hull, making a non-running boat much heavier to lift off the dirt before the summer heat settles in.
Want the yard or the slip back in Dunwoody? Call 866-994-1769 and our crew will plan the pickup.