The first thing I checked was the bottom seam where the welded aluminum met the transom. A property manager in Lakewood called us after a tenant moved out and left a 15 foot fishing boat parked behind a rental duplex. The hull had deep corrosion along the keel and a hole the size of a fist near the stern. It sat on a trailer with two flat tires, squeezed into a corner where both duplex units had to share the drive.
Before our crew backed into that narrow alley, we verified that the caller had the legal right as the landlord to clear the property. The property manager signed the release of liability with the deposit so everyone was covered. We inspected the stern for any remaining oil or hazardous fluids before touching a strap. Once cleared, we used our trailer to take the whole rig, winch, rotted frame, and vessel, carefully pulling past the neighboring tenant’s parked car without a scratch.
Metal was recycled, usable hardware went to salvage, and the wrecked hull was brought to a proper disposal facility. The landlord got his parking space back and kept the signed release for his records. If you have non-running or derelict boats taking up space on your waterfront lot or driveway in Lakewood or Pierce County, call 253-465-2418.
What a trailer says about the boat on it
Typically, we wait for the few dry months in Washington when the ground is firm enough for a heavy tow rig. A soft yard can trap a truck before you even winch the vessel. Having the owner sign that liability release before our crew pulls out keeps all parties protected if an old trailer axle breaks or forgotten equipment spills during transport.
Lakewood boat pickup, the short version
| Job | Junk boat removal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1993 welded aluminum fishing boat, about 15 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer behind a rental duplex |
| Who called | A property manager whose tenant left the boat behind |
| What was wrong | Corrosion along the keel and a hole the size of a fist near the stern |
| Estimate | Free estimate before the date was set |
| Paperwork | Paperwork sorted first, release of liability signed |
| Area | Pierce County, WA |
We tell this as a typical Pierce County boat removal, not as a customer’s actual record. Photos are illustrations.
How pricing works for boat removal in Lakewood
Is boat removal free?
No. Boat removal is a paid service, though our free estimate costs you nothing. Our pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge. The total cost depends on the size of the boat, its physical condition, where it sits on the property, and whether we have to cut up the fiberglass hull or hull framing.
Can I get rid of a boat without title?
Yes, in many situations we can take a boat without a title. Property owners, yard managers, and marina operators often deal with abandoned pontoon boats, jet skis, or sailboats left on their land. We verify ownership authority and have you sign a release of liability before our trailer hauls the junk boat away.
Boat pickup around Pierce County
We pick up boats across Pierce County, in Tacoma, Puyallup, Edgewood and University Place. Constant damp weather in western Washington rots wood transoms and turns steel trailers into rust fast. Leaving an unwanted boat outside all winter lets water collect inside the hull, making responsible disposal much harder once spring comes around.
Want the yard or the slip back in Lakewood? Call 253-465-2418 and our crew will plan the pickup.