Boat Removal and Disposal Service in Burlington
Old boats are heavy. A cracked fiberglass hull is hard to lift, and rusted trailer axles make towing dangerous. Moving a boat the wrong way can damage docks, tear up lawns, or scratch driveways. Our team at Rush Removal has hauled old boats and marine junk across Burlington for over ten years. We lift and load heavy hulls safely using the right equipment. Next, we sort the metals, wood, and plastics to recycle as much as possible. This means you do not have to worry about injury, property damage, or city by-law fines.
Reasons Burlington Residents and Marinas Call Us
- A Decade of Marine Hauling Experience Our crew has removed old boats from yards, lakeshores, and marina docks across Burlington for ten years. We know how to manage heavy fiberglass hulls and corroded aluminum frames without damaging the property around them.
- Lawn and Ground Protection We place thick plastic runner mats under our equipment before we drive across your yard. We work carefully around trees, fences, garden beds, and paved driveways.
- Written Quotes Before We Start The price on your quote is the price you pay when the job is done. We do not add fees for sorting, fuel charges, or dump gate access.
- Material Sorting and Recycling We do not send whole boats to a landfill. We separate lead batteries, copper wiring, and steel frames so each piece goes to the right recycling facility.
- On-Time Arrivals We confirm your booking time the day before and call you when our truck is ten minutes away from your address.
- Fully Licensed and Insured Our business carries full liability insurance. Your home, your dock, and our crew are covered on every single job.
Eight Watercraft Hauling Services We Offer in Burlington
We collect old boats from residential yards, local marinas, and private properties. Here are the eight services we offer to clear your outdoor space.
Boat Removal Contractor
Our core hauling service removes old watercraft and trailers from any type of property. We start by checking the boat weight and the path out to the street. During this inspection, we often find weathered plywood boat deck flooring sheets that are soft and weak from years of rot. To lift the boat onto our flatbed without dropping it, we wrap the hull in a high-tensile double-braided polyester webbing boat lifting sling with master link steel rings. We secure every load following the Ontario Highway Traffic Act Regulation 340/94 Section 15 for safe travel on public roads. After that, we haul the vessel away. This means the boat moves without creating a road hazard or a safety risk.
Old Boat Pickup Near Me
We offer fast pickup for small watercraft and trailers parked on Burlington driveways. You do not need to do any heavy lifting yourself. We begin by checking the access area around your driveway or gate. For example, we often pick up fishing boats with rusted steel trailer axle assemblies that cannot roll on their own. To get the trailer frame off the ground so we can slide our dolly underneath it, we use a heavy-duty hydraulic rolling engine hoist cherry picker crane with manual load-leveler spreader bar. We operate under the City of Burlington Property Standards By-law 017-2018 Section 3.4 to clear your yard within one visit. Next, we load the trailer onto our truck. This means you avoid city fines and keep your property looking clean.
Boat Demolition and Haul Away
When a boat is too damaged to tow in one piece, we take it apart right on your property. We set up a safe work zone around the vessel first. We often cut through fiberglass-reinforced polyester resin hull sections that are cracked or waterlogged. To slice the tough fiberglass into smaller pieces, we use a heavy-duty battery-powered brushless reciprocating saw with specialty carbide grit fiberglass demolition blades. All waste from the demolition is handled under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act Regulation 347 Section 12. After cutting, we load the pieces into our trailer. This means you skip the cost of hiring a separate oversized transport truck.
Boat Removal From Private Property
We pull watercraft out of lakefront backyards and cottage properties with tight or soft-ground access. We begin by laying down a protective path to keep our truck from sinking into the grass or sand. We regularly haul corroded aluminum pontoon boat log tubes that are stuck deep in shoreline mud. To cross wet grass and soft sand without tearing up the yard, we set down high-density polyethylene interlocking ground protection and heavy vehicle traction mats. We follow the safety rules in the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulation 851 Section 82 during every lift. Next, we winch the logs onto our trailer. This means your waterfront yard stays clean and undamaged after the job.
Abandoned Boat Disposal
We help property owners and landlords get rid of boats left behind by tenants or past owners. We start by checking the hull for hazardous materials. We often pull out lead-acid marine starting batteries that are leaking acid onto the ground. To transport the vessel and its parts legally and safely, we load the hull onto a heavy-duty hydraulic dual-axle boat transport trailer with adjustable hull support bunks. We follow the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act Section 23 to report the hull before disposal. After that, we tow the boat to a licensed recycling station. This means you are legally protected from any leftover liability.
Marina Junk and Boat Removal
We support dock managers and yacht clubs with removing old marine debris from storage areas. We start by clearing out old dock hardware and rotten wood. We pick up piles of weathered cedar wood dock planks that have softened from lake water exposure. To load large amounts of marine debris and wood fast, we use a truck-mounted hydraulic hook-lift hoist chassis system with dual cylinder rams to drop off roll-off bins right at your dock. We place our bins following the City of Burlington Parking By-law 39-2016 Section 6.2 to keep fire lanes open. Next, we haul the full bins away. This means your marina stays clear and ready for active boaters.
Emergency Boat Removal
We respond fast to boats damaged by storms, sinking events, or collisions. We start by pumping out trapped water so the hull is light enough to lift safely. We often pump out hydrocarbon-contaminated bilge water fluids that are mixed with leftover fuel. To drain the bilge without spilling oil onto the shoreline, we use a high-volume electric submersible marine trash and dewatering utility pump with float switch. All fuel and oil transport follows the Ontario Environmental Protection Act Regulation 347 Section 19. Next, we lift the dry hull and load it. This means you stop fuel leaks before they harm the lake or attract a fine.
Eco-Friendly Boat Disposal
We sort all marine scrap to recycle as much metal and wood as we can. We start by separating the different parts of the boat frame by material type. We pull out insulated copper marine wiring bundles from behind the cabin dashboard. To strip the plastic coating from the copper wire so the metal can go to a recycler, we use a heavy-duty handheld pneumatic wire insulation stripping and dismantling tool. We sort all salvaged materials under the Ontario Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act Section 70. Next, we take the copper to a local scrap yard. This means fewer raw materials end up wasted in a landfill.
How Our Boat Pickup Works
Every job follows a five-step process. You will know exactly what we are doing at each stage.
Inspect the Vessel
We look at the boat size, the trailer condition, and the exit path to build a safe loading plan.
Drain the Fluids
We pump out leftover fuel, oil, and bilge water to prevent spills on your grass or dock.
Cut It Down if Needed
We section large hulls on-site when the vessel is too damaged or bulky to roll out in one piece.
Load and Strap It Down
We winch the boat or trailer onto our truck and lock it in place with heavy straps for the drive.
Clean the Work Area
We sweep the site and pick up any loose screws, wood splinters, or fiberglass dust before we leave.
Burlington Areas We Cover
Our trucks go to every part of Burlington. It does not matter if you live near the lake or up by the escarpment. We can get to you quickly.
South Burlington:
- Roseland
- Shoreacres
- Elizabeth Gardens
- Pinedale
- Longmoor
- Dynes
North and Central Burlington:
- Millcroft
- Alton Village
- Brant Hills
- The Orchard
- Tansley
- Headon Forest
- Palmer
- Mountainside
- Tyandaga
West Burlington
- Aldershot
- Appleby
Book Your Burlington Boat Removal Today
Our local team handles the full job from the first heavy lift to the final ground sweep.
- Business Name: Rush Removal – Burlington
- Office Address: 5296 Banting Ct., Burlington, ON L7L 5E4
- Phone Number: 365-601-9515
- Email Address: Info@rushremoval.ca
- Hours of Operation: Monday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Common Questions About Boat Removal
What does boat removal cost in Burlington?
A small boat or jet ski starts at $300 to $600. A mid-size yard cleanup runs $700 to $1,500. Large demolition jobs that need fiberglass cutting start at $1,600. We give you a firm price before any work begins.
Do you remove boats without a trailer?
Yes. We can winch boats directly out of the water or off the ground. We bring our own trailer or flatbed truck to carry the hull away.
Do you help with paperwork for abandoned boats?
Yes. We help coordinate with local authorities under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act to make sure the disposal is fully documented.
Can you recycle fiberglass boat hulls?
Whole fiberglass cannot go into standard recycling bins, but we cut it down and separate the metal parts first. The remaining fiberglass goes to a licensed disposal site.
What if my boat trailer has flat tires or rusted axles?
No problem. We use heavy cranes and dollies to lift and load trailers with flat tires, rusted frames, or missing wheels.
Do I need to drain the fuel tank before you come?
No. Our team drains the fuel, oil, and bilge water right on-site. We transport all liquids to a certified waste depot.
Can you remove boats from LaSalle Park Marina?
Yes. We work with marina staff to lift and haul vessels from docks, slips, and dry-storage areas in Burlington.
Do you remove sailboat masts and rigging?
Yes. We take apart masts, steel cables, sails, and lead keels before loading the boat body onto our truck.