Examination Price Structure.

  Examination Fee. £94

   Certification Charge £36  (see note 4)
   Revisit, no charge for local ( See Note 1.) £20
  Non Private Boats (eg Hire Craft)   Negotiable

  The above prices relate to narrow boats, most broadbeam canal boats, and most inland waterways cruisers.
  Rates for boats with two engines and Dutch barges are negotiable. (An extra £10 to £20) depending on appliances installed
  Rates for very small craft, such as open boats with an inboard engine, are reduced by negotiation. Maximun reduction £35. Experience has tought me not to commit to such a discount until after  the examination

  If an examination is particularly straightforward, ie when the owner has well prepared his boat or
 their LPG installation has a bubble tester, (or there is no LPG installation), there are no complications or waiting, I will reduce my charge by up to £15

   No travel expenses are charged for locations within 45 miles of home base (See Note 2.), and
 are 46p per mile beyond that range.

  If time permits I will remain on site for a reasonable period for any defect(s) to be rectified. thereby avoiding a revisit. (Provision of occasional cup of tea may be necessary!)

Note 1.  I may waive the charge for a Revisit to locations in my local area, ie Grand Union from Grove Lock to Yardly Gobion, also the local Priory and Kelpie Marina's in Bedford, if arranged for a date/time suitable to myself .
Third and subsequent visits will be charged for at an agreed rate depending upon the reason for such visits.
Any revisits more than 3 months after the original examination, will incurr a further full examination. Being already familiar with the boat, and depending on circumstances I may reduce the examination charge by as much as 50% .

Note 2.   Distance is calculated using the 'shortest' route on the RAC Route Planner.  My base being located at MK43 0QN
My return travel home is included in this rate and will not be charged for.

Note 3. Certification Charge, Examiners purchase blank certificates from the BSS Office. This is the charge to the examiner per certificate.