A locked farm gate and a hundred yards of deep black mud stood between that hull and the paved road in Norwalk. A farmer called us after clearing out a choked fence line behind his barn and finding a 1999 welded aluminum fishing boat sitting bottom-up in the weeds. He had no use for a junk boat on his land, especially one with heavy corrosion down the keel and a hole the size of a fist punched through near the stern.
The title was long gone, so we helped him sort out the registration status and a bill of sale first, while he signed the release of liability at booking. Getting our rig back to the site meant picking our way along an unpaved farm track and over a narrow creek crossing that the late winter rain had turned into a mire. Once we reached the spot, we checked the hull for any forgotten hazardous fluids, rolled the fifteen-foot vessel upright, raised it on wooden blocks, and backed our trailer underneath it. An old boat left upside down in the dirt will trap moisture against the alloy, which seized every bolt on the transom brackets and meant we had to haul the whole frame whole rather than unbolting hardware on the grass. We tied it down using our own heavy straps for the haul.
We brought the vessel straight back to our yard. Usable mechanical hardware and fittings were pulled so salvaged parts could be reused, the clean aluminum hull went for metal recycling, and whatever was left was disposed of properly. The farmer got his clean pasture back with a signed receipt for his records. If you have non-running watercraft sitting on your property in Norwalk or across Los Angeles County, give us a call at 866-994-1769.
Boat removal services, from the first photo to the last strap
Typically, we see hulls filled to the brim after winter rains hit southern California. A couple of storms can add hundreds of pounds of water weight to an open vessel left in a field, making a simple haul much harder. To save time when our crew arrives, clear a path through any overgrown brush around the sides of the vessel and drain any rainwater that pooled inside the hull.
Job summary: boat removal in Norwalk
| Job | Junk boat removal |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1999 welded aluminum fishing boat, about 15 feet |
| Where it sat | Upside down in a field behind a barn |
| Who called | A farmer who found it when he cleared the fence line |
| What was wrong | Corrosion along the keel and a hole the size of a fist near the stern |
| Estimate | Free estimate from the caller’s photos |
| Paperwork | Signed release of liability |
| Area | Los Angeles County, CA |
Composite example from Los Angeles County, not one person’s job. The photos are illustrative.
Cost questions from Norwalk, CA owners
How do I get rid of my boat?
Call us with the details and photos of your vessel. We check the access, look at the condition of the fiberglass or metal, and give you an upfront estimate. Our crew handles the loading, hauling, dismantling, and proper disposal of the vessel and trailer.
Is boat removal free?
No, boat removal is a paid haul service. We offer a free estimate before booking based on factors like size, location, and difficulty. Our pricing starts at a $400 minimum service charge, which covers our crew, equipment, and responsible disposal fees.
Boat removal and disposal near Norwalk
We pick up boats across Los Angeles County, in Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Long Beach and Glendale. February brings rain that fills open hulls sitting in low spots, turning dirt driveways into deep mud. That extra water weight and slick ground mean we have to plan carefully to get our trailer into waterfront yards and unpaved properties without tearing up the turf.
Send a few photos or call 866-994-1769, and we will price your boat removal in Norwalk.