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Antifouling, paint & hull repair
Coatings and hull repair from yards that handle waste properly
Hull work is where preparation decides the result. Antifoul over a poorly washed or incompatible surface fails within a season, and a topside respray shows every shortcut in the flatting. Professionals in this category quote by hull length and condition, and the good ones will inspect before pricing rather than working off a formula alone.
It is also the most regulated trade on the platform. Blasting and coating produce controlled waste, so we ask for COSHH method statements and registered waste-carrier details before a hull professional can be approved — the yards you book here are set up to work legally on hard standing.
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What Verified meansWhat our team checks in this category
- Public liability insuranceYour public liability certificate, in date.
- Photo ID or Companies HouseLimited company: we match your name against the Companies House officer list. Sole trader or partnership: a photo of your driving licence or passport, uploaded from your portal.
- Trade qualifications or experience evidenceManufacturer tickets, trade certificates or accreditations for every service you're listed under. No formal qualification for this trade? Photos of prior work plus a short statement are accepted instead.
- COSHH & waste handlingMethod statement plus registered waste carrier details for coatings and antifoul work.
Documents are re-checked at expiry. How we verify professionals.
How to pick the right quote
- • A survey or moisture reading before an osmosis quote is given
- • Named paint system and number of coats written into the quote
- • Registered waste carrier details for the removed coating
- • Clarity on who pays for lift-out, cradle time and pressure wash
Payment is held securely and only released once you confirm the work is complete.
What owners book most
- Lift-out, pressure wash and annual antifoul
- Full strip back to gelcoat, epoxy barrier coat and re-antifoul
- Osmosis diagnosis, peeling and drying programmes
- GRP and gelcoat repairs, scratches, impact damage and blisters
- Coppercoat and other long-life coating applications
- Topside and superstructure spraying, keel and rudder refurbishment
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Antifouling, paint & hull repair — FAQ
- How much does antifouling cost in the UK?
- Cost is driven by hull length, how much old coating has to come off and the paint chosen — plus lift-out and hard-standing charges from the yard, which are usually billed separately. Our antifouling cost guide sets out indicative ranges, and quotes here price your actual boat.
- How often should a boat be antifouled?
- Most UK boats are antifouled annually at lift-out. Boats on drying moorings, in warm sheltered water or left afloat all year may need more attention; hard coatings and coppercoat systems extend the interval but still need washing and touch-up.
- Is osmosis serious?
- Isolated blisters on an older GRP hull are common and often manageable. Widespread blistering with high moisture readings is a bigger programme: peeling, months of drying and a full epoxy scheme. Get moisture readings before accepting any quote for treatment.
- Can I antifoul the boat myself?
- Many owners do, where the yard allows it. Yards increasingly restrict DIY blasting and spraying because of waste rules, and a professional application usually lasts better because the preparation is done properly.
Costs & guides
- Antifouling cost UK 2026: what a full hull job should come to
Indicative antifouling prices by boat length, what is included in a yard quote, and the extras that push the bill up.
- Boat lift-out cost UK: crane, hoist, pressure wash and standing charges
How yards price lift-out and storage ashore, the difference between a wash-and-return and a full winter lay-up, and typical UK rates.
- How to winterise a boat in the UK
When to winterise your boat, what a professional winterisation includes, typical UK costs, and what happens if you skip it.
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