Des Moines County:West Burlington, Mediapolis, Danville, Beaverdale, Middletown, Oak Hills
Titles in Iowa:Iowa requires a title for boats 17 feet and longer used mainly on its waters; canoes, kayaks, and inflatables are exempt regardless of length, as are USCG-documented boats.
Dale's take on Burlington
We get calls from Burlington homeowners who inherited a boat with the house, or they're cleaning out an estate and there's a junk boat sitting in the backyard taking up space. Other times someone listed their old boat for a season with no buyers, or the storage lot bill became more than the boat's worth. A dead motor with a repair quote bigger than the hull itself is another one we see regularly. People call us when they're done waiting.
We tow the boat out, handle the title work, and take it from your property to the recycler or salvage yard, start to finish. Jobs in West Burlington often stack with a Burlington call on the same day, so we can get to you quickly. Missing paperwork does not stop the job, details on the Iowa page.
What's covered
What boat removal covers in Burlington
We handle the full removal of any vessel in Burlington, Iowa, whether it's sitting on a dead trailer in your driveway, parked at a storage lot, or taking up space at a marina slip. When we show up, we bring a heavy-duty trailer, straps, and whatever rigging the boat needs to load safely. Jobs start around $250. Most of what we see in Burlington is fiberglass or aluminum boats that haven't moved in years, with flat tires, seized engines, or water damage. We pull them out, haul them to our yard or the processor, and handle the title paperwork so you're completely clear. Boats are dismantled at our yard or the processor, never on site. We also service the same route through Oak Hills and Beaverdale when those jobs come up. The process steps below show how scheduling works.
Boat length, condition, location in Burlington, and any access notes: gated property, narrow driveway, in-water slip. Photos speed up the quote.
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Get a fixed quote the same day
Flat fee covering pickup, transport, and disposal at a licensed facility. No per-hour charges, no fuel surcharges added later.
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Schedule the removal in Burlington
We coordinate with the marina or property owner. The pickup window is confirmed the day before, and the crew calls when they are an hour out.
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Crew handles the haul and dismantle
Loading, lashing, transport, and offload at the processor. Permits pulled if the load is oversize. Hull cut down on site when the trailer will not fit the load.
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Destruction documentation
You receive proof of disposal, title-release paperwork, and the hull ID record. Useful for insurance close-out.
Aluminum, motors, hardware and salvageable fiberglass are routed to recyclers first. Only what a facility refuses ends up in a landfill.
The starting price at the top of this page is real. Size, where the boat sits, condition, and distance move it up from there. The full breakdown lives on the Iowa pricing section.
Common questions about Burlington boat removal
How much does boat removal cost in Burlington?
There is no flat rate, and anyone quoting one sight unseen is guessing. What your Burlington removal costs depends on the boat, where it sits, and the haul. The number we give you is the one we charge.
Is boat removal ever free in Burlington?
It happens, when the boat pays its own way. Scrap aluminum or a motor that runs can cover the trip. If yours does not have that, there is a fee, and you hear it before we book.
Can you remove a boat without a title in Burlington?
Iowa requires a title for boats 17 feet and longer used mainly on its waters; canoes, kayaks, and inflatables are exempt regardless of length, as are USCG-documented boats. Either way, missing paperwork does not stop a Burlington pickup. The legal section on the Iowa page covers what applies and what we need from you.
How fast can you pick up a boat in Burlington?
Fast. A typical Burlington pickup lands within a few days of the quote, with the window confirmed the day before. The crew calls an hour out so nobody waits around.
Do I have to be there for the pickup?
Not if you cannot be. We photograph the boat loaded and send it over before final payment. Paperwork happens by phone and email, wherever you are.
Can you take the trailer too?
Yes, and most people want it gone with the boat. Flat tires, rusted frame, seized hubs, none of it matters, we winch the boat and load the trailer separately if it will not roll.
What kinds of boats do you take in Burlington?
If it is a boat, yes. Fiberglass or aluminum, power or sail, running or long dead. The rough ones are most of what we do, so nothing about yours will surprise the crew.
Other services we offer in Burlington
Whatever the job, our Iowa crews handle it. Click any service for local details.
