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Marine Detailing & Boat Valeting in Chichester
Mobile boat valeting and detailing in every port and harbour within 50 miles of Chichester.
Boat detailing that comes to you
Salt, sun and standing water are hard on a boat. Gelcoat turns chalky, stainless dulls, and cabins pick up damp and mildew over a season. JJ Valets brings the same careful approach we use on cars to the water, with mobile boat valeting and marine detailing carried out where your boat is kept.
We are based in Chichester, with Chichester Harbour on the doorstep, and cover every port and harbour within 50 miles.
Ports and harbours we cover
For marine work we travel further than we do for cars: anywhere on the coast within 50 miles of Chichester.
- Chichester Harbour: Chichester, Birdham, Itchenor, Bosham, Emsworth, Thorney Island and Hayling Island
- Langstone and Portsmouth Harbours: Langstone, Southsea, Portsmouth, Port Solent, Gosport and Fareham
- The Solent and Southampton Water: Lee-on-the-Solent, Warsash, the River Hamble, Southampton, Hythe, Beaulieu River and Lymington
- The Sussex coast: Littlehampton and the River Arun, Shoreham, Brighton and Newhaven
Not on the list? If your boat is kept within 50 miles of Chichester, get in touch.
Where we can work
We can work on your boat on its trailer at home, ashore in a boatyard, or on its berth where the marina allows contractors on site. If your boat is in a marina or yard, let us know which one when you enquire so we can check access and any site rules before we arrive.
We carry our own water and electricity. Where shore power is available we prefer to use it.
Gelcoat, paint and protection
Most of the difference in how a boat looks comes down to the gelcoat. Faded, chalky topsides can usually be brought back with machine polishing, in the same way we correct car paintwork in our detailing work. Once the gloss is back, a wax, sealant or ceramic coating helps it stay that way and makes the boat easier to wash down after each trip.
How pricing works
Marine detailing is priced on quote. The price depends on the length and type of boat, its condition, where it is kept and the work you would like done. Send us a few photos and the details through our quote form or on WhatsApp and we will come back with a clear price.
What marine detailing can include
- Full exterior wash-down and salt removal
- Hull, topsides and deck cleaned
- Gelcoat machine polished to remove oxidation and restore gloss
- Wax, sealant or ceramic protection applied
- Stainless steel and metalwork cleaned and polished
- Windows, screens and hatches cleaned
- Non-slip decks and teak cleaned
- Seats, cushions and upholstery cleaned
- Cabin and cockpit interior valet
- Mould and mildew treated
The exact scope is agreed with you before any work starts.
Common questions
Do you offer boat valeting in Chichester?
Yes. We offer mobile boat valeting and marine detailing in and around Chichester, including Chichester Harbour, and in every port and harbour within 50 miles.
Which ports and harbours do you cover?
Every port and harbour within 50 miles of Chichester. That includes Chichester Harbour, Langstone Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour, the River Hamble, Southampton Water and Lymington to the west, and Littlehampton, Shoreham, Brighton and Newhaven to the east.
Can you work on my boat in a marina?
In most cases, yes, as long as the marina or boatyard allows outside contractors. Tell us where the boat is kept and we will check access and site rules before booking.
How much does boat detailing cost?
It depends on the length and type of boat, its condition and the work required, so marine detailing is priced on quote. Send us photos and details and we will give you a clear price.
Can faded or chalky gelcoat be restored?
Often, yes. Oxidised gelcoat can usually be machine polished to bring back colour and gloss. Heavily weathered gelcoat may only improve so far, and we will tell you honestly what to expect once we have seen it.
What types of boat do you work on?
Tell us what you have. Send the type, length and a few photos and we will let you know whether it is something we can take on.
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