Accredited Marine Surveying
Encompass Marine Surveying delivers thorough, standards-based vessel inspections and clear, defensible reports across the Chesapeake Bay, Mid-Atlantic, and U.S. East Coast. Certified. Independent. On your side.
What We Survey
Every inspection is conducted to USCG, ABYC, and NFPA standards and documented in a detailed written report you can act on with confidence.
The complete condition inspection buyers rely on — structure, systems, safety, sea trial and engine review — so you negotiate and close with full knowledge of the vessel.
Learn more →An assessment of overall condition paired with a defensible Fair Market Value and Estimated Replacement Cost — for financing, refinancing, donation, or estate needs.
Learn more →The condition-and-value report underwriters require to bind or renew coverage, documenting safety items and recommendations in the format carriers expect.
Learn more →Why Encompass
A marine survey is the one step in a boat purchase performed entirely in the buyer's interest. Encompass is fully independent — no ties to brokers, sellers, or yards — so the report you receive is candid, thorough, and built to hold up with lenders and insurers.
How It Works
Tell us about the vessel and pick an open date from the live availability calendar. You'll get instant confirmation by email.
A full walk-through of structure, systems, safety equipment, and — where included — a sea trial and engine survey.
You receive a detailed report with graded findings, recommendations, and valuation — typically within about 48 hours.
Where We Work
Based in Virginia Beach and working throughout the Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic, Encompass travels up and down the U.S. East Coast for pre-purchase and specialty surveys. If your vessel is on the water or on the hard within reach of the coast, we can likely get to it.
“Detailed, professional, and genuinely on my side. The report caught issues I never would have found and gave me real leverage at closing.”
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Book online in minutes, or call to talk through your purchase. Independent, certified, and thorough — so you can move forward with confidence.