Hiring a surveyor?

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Robin

In May we hired a surveyor prior to the purchase of our Hunter31. He surveryed the boat while on the hard and told us what things should be done prior to putting it in. At the sea trial all went well so we bought the boat. Months have passed and we have not received the survey. After many calls I got a hold of him in July and he said the report would be forthcoming. In August he told me he lost the file and would have to re-do the survey(in the water). Finally last week we got a hold of him to ask where the survey was and he said he didn't loose the paperwork just the hull ID numbers and got them and would be sending out the report. A week later and nothing. What legal grounds do we have if anyone might know? I am ready to take him to small claims to return our money. has anyone encountered anything like this? Any advice would be helpful.
 
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Peggie Hall/Head Mistress

I'd say it's time for small claims court.

And I'd hire another surveyor...'cuz his behavior is SO unprofessional that his survey is likely to be worthless anyway. Call your insurance company for a surveyor recommendation.
 
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Don

Who is the surveror?

I'm am in your neighborhood (West River)and would like to know who NOT to deal with in the future. There are probably others here at HOW that will be interested too.
 
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Bill

Receive and You WIll Pay

Hindsight: AS with any service, make sure it is complete before paying. If the idividual wants money up front before completing the service, run. You have the upper hand as long as you have the money. I know the surveyor may be hesitant but he/she should be professional about it. You can try small calims court but I would go back to whomever recommended this surveyor and relate your story. I would also let it be widespread at your dock what has happened. You might relay your intentions to the surveyor hoping for a little leverage.
 
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Robin

name of Surveryor

His name is John Horan. He was reccommend through Boat US and the broker knew him and actually said only good things about him. We have faxed him a request for refund and are planning to take it to court.
 
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