DB Marine Survey - Marine Surveys by a Qualified Marine Surveyor

DB Marine Survey, based in Oxfordshire UK, is run by Darrell Broscomb, a marine surveyor with over twenty years of experience in the marine field.

Darrell is fully insured with Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance. He specialises in surveying steel narrowboats, widebeams and Dutch barges and is available for pre-purchase, hull and insurance surveys and valuations.

Founded on his experience in engineering, welding and steel fabrication DB Marine Survey is the culmination of Darrell's knowledge and passion brought together to help you get the optimum when finding a surveyor to survey your boat.

With a diploma in Yacht and Small Craft Marine Surveying from the highly regarded IIMS (International Institute of Marine Surveying), Darrell is a fully qualified marine surveyor and a member of the IIMS, often a necessity of insurance or finance companies when seeking a surveyor. The IIMS is dedicated to excellence in marine surveying. An independent, non-political organisation, the Institute promotes the professionalism, recognition and training of marine surveyors worldwide.

Darrell is passionate about boats, both working on them and living on one, he has an in depth understanding of all the intricacies of a wide variety of inland waterways craft.

DB Marine Survey promises to deliver you a thorough, honest appraisal of your current or future vessel with a full written report that lists all the good and not-so-good for you to consider.

Darrell understands the importance of being available to his clients while they are making big decisions and is friendly and approachable, professional and fair.

"I have met many surveyors from all disciplines who have come to the industry from a wide variety of backgrounds. Darrell is for sure one of the most appropriately experienced and qualified surveyors in the narrowboat field. "
David Pestridge IIMS Vice President

"I really can’t recommend Darrell Broscomb as a marine surveyor enough. His skill-set and experience in the industry, in particular in marine engineering and boatbuilding, puts him in a fairly unique position and makes him a reassuring choice. If you’re looking for a recommendation for your marina or boatyard, Darrell is certainly worthy of being on your list. "
Tiffany Gale-Haynes Owner Kingsground Narrowboats

"If you are looking for a surveyor, you can stop now. Darrell was very responsive to my initial enquiry, and the fee charged was very reasonable. He thoroughly researched my boat by reading previous surveys, before producing a very thorough and detailed report. He liaised with boatyard regarding repairs and offered very helpful advice to me on all aspects of boating. He has many years of experience and I learnt so much from spending a day with him. He has been very responsive to questions following the survey about recommendations I was able to action. And he is a really nice man! I can't recommend him enough."

Thomas Fea

"Darrell carried out a full pre-purchase survey on a 60 foot narrowboat for me and I can't recommend him highly enough. I was able to get the boat booked in very quickly and the price charged was very reasonable. The survey was incredibly comprehensive and helped me negotiate a fair price for the vessel, I was then able to book the highlighted repair recommendations with a qualified marine engineer and address small issues myself, guided by the quality report. Darrell has been responsive with small follow-up questions and offering helpful advice to me as a new boater. If you're searching for a marine surveyor look no further."

Martin Baldwin

"We docked our 70' old working boat for blacking and realised it would be a good opportunity to have a new survey done for insurance purposes.
Darrell responded quickly to my enquiry and kindly squeezed us in to his schedule with very short notice.
He was so helpful throughout, with such knowledge and attention to detail, showing genuine interest and care in our narrowboat. Communication throughout the process was excellent and we received the full report within a matter of days. The concise report was excellently presented and Darrell's expertise was very clear. He also provided advice for future improvements which was very much appreciated. Excellent service, would definitely recommend."

Charlotte Hunt

DB Marine Survey is run by marine surveyor Darrell Broscomb DipMarSur, who specialises in surveying steel narrowboats, widebeams and Dutch barges.

"I have met many surveyors from all disciplines who have come to the industry from a wide variety of backgrounds. Darrell is for sure one of the most appropriately experienced and qualified surveyors in the narrowboat field. "
David Pestridge IIMS Vice President

narrowboat_surveyor

DB Marine Survey is run by marine surveyor Darrell Broscomb DipMarSur, who specialises in surveying steel narrowboats, widebeams and Dutch barges.

"I have met many surveyors from all disciplines who have come to the industry from a wide variety of backgrounds. Darrell is for sure one of the most appropriately experienced and qualified surveyors in the narrowboat field. " David Pestridge IIMS Vice President

narrowboat_surveyor

"I have met many surveyors from all disciplines who have come to the industry from a wide variety of backgrounds. Darrell is for sure one of the most appropriately experienced and qualified surveyors in the narrowboat field. "
David Pestridge IIMS Vice President