Professional Fee Schedule
Survey & Inspection Fee Schedule
Professional fees for marine casualty surveys, insurance documentation, thermographic inspection, valuation, litigation support, and consulting services. Fees are subject to vessel size, location, access, complexity, reporting requirements, urgency, and claim or litigation involvement.
Fee Schedule
Service Rates & Minimums
All fees are stated as starting rates. Final fees are quoted by assignment and subject to vessel size, location, access, complexity, reporting requirements, urgency, and claim or litigation involvement.
| Service | Rate | Minimum / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Casualty / Damage Survey | $175/hr | $750 minimum |
| Insurance Claim Documentation | $175/hr | $750 minimum |
| Infrared Thermography Add-On | — | $250–$500 |
| Stand-Alone Infrared Inspection | — | $650 minimum |
| Repair Scope Review | $175/hr | $650 minimum |
| Valuation Support | — | $750 minimum |
| Damage-Related Valuation | — | $950 minimum |
| Total-Loss Valuation Support | — | $1,250 minimum |
| General Marine Consulting | $175/hr | — |
| Claim-Related Consulting | $200/hr | — |
| Attorney / Litigation Consulting | $250/hr | — |
| Deposition Testimony | $350/hr | 4-hour minimum |
| Trial Testimony | $400/hr | Full-day minimum |
| Insurance Condition & Value Survey | $24–$30/ft | $750 minimum |
| Pre-Purchase Survey | $30–$38/ft | $950 minimum |
| Additional Vessel Visit | $175/hr | $500 minimum |
| Rush Assignment | 25%–50% surcharge | Deposit required |
| Travel Outside Local Area | $100/hr + expenses | — |
| Waiting Time / Access Delay | $125/hr | — |
| Cancellation Under 24 Hours | — | $350–$500 |
All fees are subject to change without notice. Quoted fees apply to the specific assignment as agreed in writing. Rates may vary based on vessel size, location, complexity, access, reporting requirements, urgency, and claim or litigation involvement. Travel outside the local service area is billed in addition to survey fees.
Payment Terms
Payment Terms by Client Type
Private Vessel Owner
Payment required before report release.
New Insurance / Adjuster Client
Retainer or payment required before report release.
Established Insurance / Adjuster Client
Net 15 or Net 30 by invoice, subject to approved terms.
Attorney / Litigation Client
Retainer required before commencement of work.
Rush Assignment
Deposit required at time of assignment.
Fee Independence Notice
Fees are due according to the written agreement for the assignment. Insurance, adjuster, attorney, and corporate assignments may be billed by invoice subject to approved terms. Reports, opinions, and findings are not influenced by payment source or claim position.
Fee Factors
What Affects the Final Fee
Final survey fees are quoted by assignment. The following factors may affect the total cost of an assignment:
Vessel Size
Length, displacement, and complexity of the vessel.
Location & Access
Haul-out facility, marina, travel required, and access conditions.
Scope of Work
Number of systems inspected, extent of damage, and required documentation.
Reporting Requirements
Complexity of written report, number of photographs, and supporting exhibits.
Urgency / Rush
Rush assignments carry a 25%–50% surcharge and require a deposit.
Claim / Litigation Involvement
Assignments involving active claims or litigation may be quoted at elevated rates.
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Fees are Quoted by Assignment
Contact Kyle directly to discuss your assignment, vessel details, location, scope of work, and turnaround requirements. All fees are confirmed in writing before commencement.
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