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Why Duursma & Versluijs?

Our experience, knowledge and qualifications

  • We have over 20 years of experience in the surveys and valuation of houseboats/residential vessels and pleasure craft. Since the founding of the company, we have inspected and valued several thousand vessels and partly because of this, we have extensive knowledge of many ship types.
  • Our experts have an HBO shipbuilding and marine engineering education, are broadly certified and receive regular refresher training. This ensures professionalism;
  • We have been affiliated with the HISWA trade association as fully certified surveyors/appraisers since 1997;
  • We are affiliated with the "Geschillencommissie waterrecreatie". This represents the interests of consumers;
  • We are completely independent and do not mediate;
  • We have been registered with the Chamber of Commerce as a marine engineering survey and appraisal firm since 1992.

Our work area

We perform appraisals, purchase surveys and survey assessments throughout the Netherlands. If required and possible, we also do this abroad.

Our appraisal and valuation reports

We value honest, sincere survey and well-reasoned reporting of our work.

Our reports

  • give you a clear understanding of the overall condition and/or value of the property.
  • can come in handy in negotiations or disputes.
  • you can use for insurance.
  • are accepted by all insurers, financiers and mortgage lenders.

We are

  • HISWA Qualified Yacht Surveyor®.
  • NVEP Qualified Yacht Surveyor® (Dutch Association of Experts Pleasure Craft).
  • EMCI Registered Yacht Surveyor® (European Maritime Certification Institute).
  • EMCI Registered Houseboat Appraiser® (European Maritime Certification Institute, certified houseboat appraiser)
  • Registered Appraiser VRT® (Association of Registered Appraisers, houseboats/pleasure craft).

Our rates

We use competitive rates. We agree on a fixed amount in advance, so there are no surprises.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

You can also fill out the no-obligation quote form to request a quote.