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Boat cleaning & valeting
Wash downs, machine polishing, teak and interior deep cleans
Valeting is the cheapest maintenance a boat gets and the most visible. Regular washing removes the salt and diesel soot that dull gelcoat; machine polishing and sealing every year or two keeps oxidation from setting in; and a proper interior clean deals with the damp and mildew that owners usually only notice in spring.
Most valeters work mobile at your berth, so access, water and power arrangements at the marina matter as much as price. Quotes here are priced against your boat length and condition, and repeat schedules — monthly wash, annual polish — are common.
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How to pick the right quote
- • Products named in the quote — aggressive teak cleaners strip soft grain
- • Marina access and water/power arrangements confirmed before the visit
- • Machine polishing quoted by hours and stages, not just 'polish'
- • Public liability insurance in the trading name
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What owners book most
- Regular wash downs and salt rinses at the berth
- Machine compounding, polishing and sealant or ceramic coating
- Teak deck cleaning and brightening
- Interior deep clean, mildew treatment and upholstery cleaning
- Bilge cleaning and engine bay degrease
- Shrink wrapping and winter cover fitting
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Boat cleaning & valeting — FAQ
- How often should a boat be valeted?
- A wash down every few weeks in season keeps salt and soot off the gelcoat. Most owners add a full machine polish and sealant once a year, usually at lift-out or before launch.
- Will polishing fix faded gelcoat?
- Usually yes. Oxidation is a surface layer, so compounding followed by polishing and a sealant restores most older gelcoat. Where the colour has gone chalky right through, painting is the longer-term answer.
- Do valeters work at my marina?
- Most work mobile within a travel radius they set themselves, and you will see their distance from your berth on the quote. Some marinas require contractors to register and show insurance — check each professional’s insurance certificate before booking.
- Is shrink wrapping worth it?
- For boats stored ashore over winter it prevents water ingress, frost damage and green growth, and it is often cheaper than repairing what a failed tarpaulin lets through. It should be fitted with vents so the boat can breathe.
Costs & guides
- 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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