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Yacht Survey Client Testimonials
"Having compared several surveyors and spoken to a handful, we chose Theo for his professionalism and down-to-earth approach. As this was our first significant boat purchase, his expertise was invaluable.
Theo was exceptionally thorough, knowledgeable and conscientious throughout both the out-of-water and sea-trial surveys. He went above and beyond to investigate anything that required further attention, leaving no stone unturned.
His detailed report gave us complete transparency of the boat’s condition and ultimately saved us significantly more on the purchase price than the cost of his services.
Both the marina engineer and yacht broker were highly complimentary of Theo’s abilities and communication, which reinforced our own experience. Theo is genuinely lovely, approachable and clearly committed to his clients’ best interests. Nothing was too much trouble, and we felt completely comfortable asking questions throughout the process.
We would highly recommend Theo to anyone considering a boat purchase"
Sealine T50 - Marina Duquesa - 2026
"We’re incredibly grateful to Theo for his honest advice and help. We were facing a very expensive osmosis repair recommended by a boat service, and Theo took the time to look at the situation objectively and explain what really needed to be done.
His expertise, honesty, and genuine willingness to help really stood out. It gave us great confidence in making the right decision for our boat.
We highly recommend Theo to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely helpful boat surveyor!"
Hallberg Rassy 34 - Almerimar Marina - 2026
"Theo is a great professional. I'm very happy with the services he provided. He guided me during the process of buying my first boat, which was almost 1000km from where I live. He did the survey and also the sea trial. The survey report is super detailed, with lots of pictures covering any areas that need to be serviced and allowed me to be confident in knowing exactly what I was going to buy.
Thank you Theo! Could not have done it without your help!"
Cheoy Lee Lugger 28 - Algeciras - 2026
"We very much appreciated Theo’s thorough and insightful survey of our Hunter 450 Passage. This was for five year insurance purposes. We spend 5 months or so a year cruising in the Med and like to have everything in top condition. Theo identified several issues needing attention that we had missed and made valuable suggestions with excellent attention to detail. For example, a suggestion to sharpen the prop shaft rope cutter blades. The report was clearly and professionally written, by no means a tick box exercise. The arrangements for the survey logistics were easily made and the whole experience was friendly and personable. I highly recommend"
Hunter 450 Passage - Motril Marina, Granada, Spain - 2026
"I can highly recommend Theo Wakefield as a marine surveyor. He was extremely professional and thorough throughout the entire process. Theo prepared an outstanding pre-purchase survey and, importantly, identified several serious structural issues that another local surveyor had completely missed just a few weeks earlier on the same vessel.
His attention to detail is exceptional, He took the time to carefully inspect every area of the boat, leaving no corner unchecked. Communication was excellent throughout, clear, timely, and transparent. He was highly professional, and also very personable to work with.
Thanks to his expertise, he ultimately saved me from making a purchase mistake that could have cost me upwards of €50,000.
I will use Theo’s services again during my continued search, and can strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and meticulous surveyor"
Hallberg Rassy 41- Motril Marina, Granada, Spain - 2026
"Theo surveyed a 35ft twin engine motor boat last week, from the first moment l met him l knew he was the right man for the job. Very professional knowledgeable and all round really nice guy. Myself not knowing much about a boat this big Theo was very patient and explained so much to me over the full day, the report which l received four days later was excellent and pointed out the problems that need to be addressed before the purchase.
Thank you so much Theo for such a wonderful job"
Birchwood 350 - Benalmadena Marina, Malaga, Spain - 2026
"Theo's been amazing to work with! Really patient and thorough, very knowledgeable about old(er) boats, and just all around pleasant. You can tell he's serious about his job. Thanks to his survey I have full confidence I know what I'm getting with my purchase, and there won't be any unwelcome (and expensive) surprises. If you're considering buying a boat, I definitely recommend asking him for a survey"
Swan 38 - Bruce's Yard, Faro, Portugal - 2025
"I had a very good experience with Theo Wakefield as a surveyor. His response was excellent, the survey was done quickly and the reporting was presented ahead of schedule. Reliable and to the point, very recommendable"
Beneteau 38 - Almerimar Marina, Almeria, Spain - 2025
"Right from the start before Theo was even formally engaged in the process it was clear his values were aligned with any professional that you would hope to find in any field you were seeking advice or guidance. Once the process started he was available for updates at the end of each day and subsequently before the report was issued. He was aware that the process needed to be expedited promptly and he provided a full and thorough report within a couple of days.
His knowledge is extensive and his eye for detail remarkable.
I would recommend him without hesitation and indeed if the need arose again for myself I would engage him in the process."
Nautitech Open 40 - Motril Marina, Granada, Spain - 2025
"Theo was really professional and went the extra mile, fitting us in at short notice and tailoring the survey to our specific needs.
We would have no hesitation at all in recommending him. The report was very thorough and advice was given on how to make necessary repairs. We now feel confident in our Trans-Atlantic plans, knowing in detail the condition of our boat"
Bavaria 40 - Almerimar Marina, Almeria, and Algeciras, Cadiz, Spain - 2025
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