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Urbandale, Iowa

Boat Removal in Urbandale, IA from $250

Junk boat pickup for Urbandale property owners. Firm quote before the truck rolls.

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Boat Removal in Urbandale starts at $250 and covers pickup, transport, and disposal in one visit.

ZIPs in Urbandale:50111, 50131, 50263, 50322, 50323
Dallas County:West Des Moines, Waukee, Clive, Grimes, Perry, Adel
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 Urbandale

I've pulled a lot of old boats out of Urbandale backyards. Some came with the house when someone inherited the property and didn't want to deal with it. Others sat through a season or two while the owner tried to sell, then gave up. A few had storage fees piling up faster than the owner wanted to think about, or a dead motor with a repair quote that cost more than the hull was worth. That's the usual story.

We tow the junk boat out from start to finish, handle the title work, and move on to the next job. Work in Clive often stacks with an Urbandale call the same afternoon. Missing paperwork doesn't stop us. Details on the Iowa page cover what we need and what we handle. Call us with the address and the rough size, and we'll give you a straight answer.

What's covered

What boat removal covers in Urbandale

We handle every vessel removal situation Urbandale produces: boats sitting on dead trailers in driveways, abandoned equipment at storage lots, and slips at local marinas. Jobs start around $250. When we arrive, we bring a heavy-duty trailer, straps, and winch gear to load safely. We work the same route through Grimes and West Des Moines, so nearby pickups often run the same day. Once loaded, your boat goes to our yard or the processor, where it's dismantled for salvage or recycled responsibly. Boats are dismantled at our yard or the processor, never on site. The process steps below show how scheduling works.

Dale Hanson, owner, Hansons Boat Removal. Twenty years hauling boats out of driveways, marinas, and backyards across the country.

How boat removal in Urbandale works

  1. 1

    Send photos and the pickup ZIP

    Boat length, condition, location in Urbandale, and any access notes: gated property, narrow driveway, in-water slip. Photos speed up the quote.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Schedule the removal in Urbandale

    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.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    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 Urbandale boat removal

How much does boat removal cost in Urbandale?
The pricing section above is the honest answer: a starting point, then four things that move it. Size, location, condition, distance. Photos of your boat in Urbandale get you a firm number the same day.
Is boat removal ever free in Urbandale?
Free removal in Urbandale depends on what the boat still has going for it. Salvage value covers some jobs entirely. We look at photos, tell you straight which case is yours, then schedule.
Can you remove a boat without a title in Urbandale?
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 Urbandale 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 Urbandale?
Usually within days, not weeks. You get the pickup window the day before and a call when the truck is an hour away. If it has to be this week, say so when you call.
Do I have to be there for the pickup?
No. Out-of-state owners are half this business. The crew documents the pickup with photos, you approve, and the paperwork closes out remotely.
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 Urbandale?
Every kind that shows up in Urbandale: bowriders, pontoons, sailboats, jon boats, jet skis. Condition is not a filter. Missing engine, holed hull, a decade of leaves inside, we still take it.

Other services we offer in Urbandale

Whatever the job, our Iowa crews handle it. Click any service for local details.

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Get a free boat removal quote in Urbandale

Send the boat's size, condition, and where it sits in Urbandale. You get one firm number, pickup through disposal, within one business day.

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