Wrecked Boat Removal · Texas
Wrecked and damaged boat removal in Texas
American Boat Removal hauls away boats damaged beyond repair — from collisions, groundings, fires and trailer accidents — anywhere in Texas. Broken hulls often can't be towed on their own trailer, so the removal is planned around how the boat can be safely loaded and moved.
- ✓ Licensed & insured
- ✓ Free, no-obligation quote
- ✓ Missing title is usually fine
A wrecked boat is harder to move than a junk boat. The hull may be cracked or holed, the trailer may be bent, and pieces may be scattered along a shoreline or across a yard. Picking it up usually means working out where it can still take weight.
If the boat is insured, the insurer usually decides whether it's repaired or totaled, and they may want to see it before it moves. Once you're cleared to get rid of it, send us photos from a few angles and we'll plan the removal.
The Process
How wrecked boat removal works
- 01
Photos from a few angles
Show the damage, the hull, and what's around the boat. Tell us if it's on a trailer and whether the trailer is damaged too.
- 02
Clear it with your insurer
If there's a claim, make sure the adjuster is done with the boat before removal. We can work around their timeline.
- 03
Plan the lift
Broken hulls may need support or cutting before they can be moved. We explain that in the quote.
- 04
Remove and clear
The boat and loose debris are loaded and hauled away for disposal.
Pricing
What affects the price
We don't publish a flat rate because these jobs vary too much. The quote is free and comes before anything is scheduled. These are the things that move the number:
- How badly the hull is broken and whether it can be lifted in one piece
- Whether the trailer is usable
- Location — yard, shoreline, dock or tow lot
- Debris spread and cleanup required
- Fire damage and any hazardous residue
For Your Quote
What to send us
- Boat type and approximate length
- Where it's sitting — and the nearest town or ZIP
- Whether it's on a trailer, and whether the trailer rolls
- Whether you have the title (usually not a dealbreaker)
- Two or three photos, including the path to the street or water
Questions
Wrecked Boat Removal: common questions
My insurer totaled my boat. Do they remove it?
Sometimes the insurer takes the salvage, sometimes they leave it with you. Ask your adjuster who is responsible for the hull after the settlement. If it's you, we can remove it.
Can you pick up a wrecked boat from a tow yard or storage lot?
Yes. Tell us the lot's address and hours, and make sure any storage fees are settled so the lot will release the boat.
Can you remove a boat that's broken into pieces?
Yes. Broken boats are quoted on what has to be picked up and how, not only on the original length.
Read before you decide
- What to Do With a Storm-Damaged Boat After a Texas HurricaneWind, storm surge, or a collision with debris can total a boat fast. Here's how to think through what's next after a Texas storm leaves your boat wrecked.
- How Much Does Boat Removal Cost in Texas? What Affects the PriceEvery boat removal job is a little different. Here's what actually drives the cost, so you know what to expect before you request a quote.
- Who Pays to Remove a Sunk or Abandoned Boat in Texas?Nobody wants to pay to remove a boat that isn't theirs. Here's how responsibility for removal actually breaks down under Texas law — and why property owners usually end up covering it.
Where we do wrecked boat removal
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Get a free wrecked boat removal quote.
Free and no obligation. Tell us what the boat is and where it's sitting — photos help, but they're optional.
- 1You send the detailsTakes about two minutes. Only name and phone are required.
- 2We call you backTo confirm the job and anything the photos don't show.
- 3You get a real priceBefore anyone shows up. No obligation to book.
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