Professional Boat Removal Services in Shreveport
EZ Hauling Services removes old, damaged, non-running, and unwanted boats throughout Shreveport and all of Bossier Parish for boat owners, property managers, marina and storage-facility managers, estate representatives, and businesses. Send your address, clear photos, boat type and approximate length, trailer status, and any access notes to request a boat removal estimate or call (888) 401-7041.
Boat Conditions and Types We Review for Removal
Our boat removal services include a wide range of vessels and conditions. Whether a boat has been sitting on a driveway or in a backyard for years, or a vessel occupies a marina slip without a plan for removal, the process starts with a job review rather than a blanket assumption about what can or cannot be removed.
Boat Types Reviewed
- Motorboats and fishing boats
- Sailboats and sailing dinghies
- Pontoon boats
- Personal watercraft (jet skis and similar)
- Small watercraft: kayaks, canoes, rowboats, dinghies, paddle boats, and paddleboards
- Yacht and catamaran removal requests are accepted for review; job feasibility depends on size, access, and condition
- Boat trailers, with or without a vessel attached
If you are unsure whether your specific boat or marine vessel removal situation qualifies, submit photos and details. The job review will clarify what is feasible.
Common Conditions
- Old or deteriorating hulls with rot, cracks, or structural damage
- Non-running boats that cannot be launched or towed under their own power
- Storm-damaged or fire-damaged boats
- Boats stored on a trailer that may be rusted, flat-tired, or otherwise compromised
- Junk boats left on commercial or residential property without active use
- Vessels tied to a dock that have not moved in months or years
Boats in unusually difficult condition—submerged vessels, boats over 40 feet, houseboats, boats with uncertain ownership, or situations with unsafe access—require additional review before scheduling can be confirmed.
The Photo-Based Estimate and Removal-Planning Process
Every removal plan is built around the specific boat, its condition, and the access available at the site. No crew is dispatched and no method is selected before that information is reviewed.
- Submit your details. Provide the service address, clear photos of the boat from multiple angles, photos of the access path, the boat type and approximate length, motor type if applicable, trailer condition, and any site rules or deadline constraints.
- Job review. EZ Hauling reviews what you send, confirms whether additional photos or an on-site assessment is needed, and determines whether any ownership or authorization review applies to your situation.
- Scope and estimate. Once the review is complete, you receive a scoped estimate that reflects the actual removal method, access requirements, and any situation-specific factors before anything is scheduled.
- Schedule the work. After you accept the estimate and the booking deposit is collected, the job is placed on the calendar. Same-day or next-day service may be possible when scheduling and job conditions allow; it is not guaranteed.
- Removal and completion. The crew arrives and executes the approved plan. The remaining balance is collected only after the job is complete.
This procedure protects both parties. A transparent review upfront means no surprises on removal day.
Transparent Pricing and Deposit Terms
The following starting prices apply to the boat removal services listed in our calculator. Every quote is job-specific, and the final estimate will reflect your boat's length, motor type, access, trailer condition, dismantling requirements, transport needs, and any applicable disposal routing.
- Small non-powered watercraft (kayaks, canoes, rowboats, dinghies, paddle boats, paddleboards)
- Starting at $850 flat
- Powered personal watercraft and sailing dinghies
- Starting at $1,200 flat
- Motorboats and sailboats
- $1,000 minimum; the final estimate depends on length, motor type, access, trailer condition, dismantling requirements, transport, and disposal needs
Deposit and Balance
- Motorboats and small watercraft: 25% booking deposit; balance collected at job completion
- Sailboats: 35% booking deposit; balance collected at job completion
These are starting prices and deposit rates. Factors that can change the final cost include boat length and weight, the presence and condition of a trailer, the access path from the street or waterway to the boat, whether the boat must be dismantled on site, and any special handling required for fuel, oil, batteries, or other materials that need separate assessment. Do not treat the starting price as a complete quote for your job; submit photos and details to get an accurate estimate.
The affordable rate we offer reflects the actual scope of the work—nothing more and nothing less. The final cost figure is what you agree to before any work begins.
Access, Trailer Condition, and Ownership or Authorization Review
Two practical factors shape every removal plan: how the crew can physically reach and remove the boat, and whether any ownership or authorization review applies before work begins.
Access and Site Conditions
The access path matters as much as the boat itself. A vessel parked on a clear driveway is handled differently from one stored behind a fence, in a crowded boatyard, or at a dock with limited haul-out options. When you submit your photos, include clear images of the path between the boat and the nearest accessible road or open area. If site rules from a marina, storage facility, or property manager apply, include those details so they can be factored into the removal plan.
Trailer condition is also part of the review. A functional, road-legal trailer simplifies transport. A trailer that is rusted out, missing wheels, or structurally unsound changes what is possible and may affect the estimate.
Ownership and Authorization
Documentation needs vary by job. Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries manages boat registration and title procedures in the state, and original ownership documentation may be relevant depending on the circumstances of your removal. Whether any ownership or authorization documentation applies to your specific situation is determined during the job review—not before. If the applicable requirements are unclear, you may need to speak with an EZ Hauling representative to work through the details before scheduling.
Marina and storage-facility managers: if removal authorization or access coordination is required at your site, include that information when you submit the job details so it can be addressed in the review.
Job-Specific Removal Methods
No single removal method applies to every boat. The approved approach is selected only after photos, boat dimensions, motor type, access conditions, and trailer status are reviewed. Here is what the removal plan may involve:
- Whole-boat hauling. If the boat is intact, road-towable on its trailer, and the access allows it, the vessel may be transported whole to an appropriate off-site facility. Whether salvage, recycling, or another disposal routing is used depends on the boat's condition and what facilities will accept at the time of the job.
- Towing. Some boats can be tow-removed without additional equipment when the trailer and the tow path cooperate.
- Complete on-site dismantling. When a boat cannot be moved intact—because of structural condition, access restrictions, or size—the crew may dismantle it entirely on site. The resulting ordinary debris is then hauled away. This is a legitimate, practical removal method, not a fallback. Off-site salvage, recycling, or disposal routing applies only when it is appropriate for the specific job, not as a default.
Fuel, oil, batteries, and other hazardous materials require separate assessment and coordination. Do not assume unconditional hazardous-waste handling is included; this is addressed during the job review. If you are unsure how these materials will be handled for your boat, ask during the estimate conversation.
The heavy lifting, transport logistics, and haul-out coordination are handled by EZ Hauling crews or by verified licensed and insured partner crews. Either way, the work is covered by a fully licensed and insured operation.
Serving Shreveport and the Surrounding Bossier Parish Area
EZ Hauling provides boat removal and junk removal services in Shreveport, LA and across Bossier Parish as part of its confirmed Louisiana service area. We work with residential customers in Shreveport, commercial property managers, storage facilities, estate representatives, and businesses throughout the city and the surrounding communities.
Shreveport sits along the Red River in northwest Louisiana, and boat storage is common across the region—in private yards, on rural property, in storage lots, and at marina facilities. The mix of waterway access and land-based storage means removal situations vary widely. Some jobs are straightforward; others involve boats that have been out of the water for years and require a more detailed plan. Wherever your boat is located, the process starts the same way: submit the address, photos, and details so the job can be reviewed properly.
Because no county-level disposal facility acceptance, local permit requirement, or city-specific removal fee has been independently verified for Bossier Parish, those details are confirmed during the estimate rather than stated in advance. If requirements specific to your location or property type are relevant, an EZ Hauling representative will address them in the job review.
Customers in Shreveport and the nearby area can reach us at (888) 401-7041 or by submitting a request online. We serve the broader community throughout Shreveport and welcome removal requests from all property types in the service area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What information do I need to provide to get a quote?
Send the service address, clear photos of the boat and the access path, the boat type and approximate length, motor type if applicable, trailer status and condition, and any site rules or deadlines. The more complete your submission, the faster the job review can move. A job-specific estimate cannot be generated without photos and access details.
My boat does not run and has not moved in years. Can you still remove it?
Non-running and long-stored boats are among the most common removal situations we handle. The boat's condition affects the removal method and the estimate, but it does not automatically disqualify a job. Submit photos showing the current condition and the access path so the review can determine the right approach—whether that is hauling it whole, towing, or dismantling it on site and hauling the resulting debris away.
Do I need ownership documents before you can remove the boat?
Documentation needs depend on the individual job. Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries manages boat registration and title in the state, and ownership documentation may be relevant depending on your situation. Whether any documentation review applies to your removal is determined during the job review—not before. If it is unclear what applies to your circumstances, you may need to speak with an EZ Hauling representative to work through it.
How soon can the removal be scheduled?
Same-day or next-day service may be available when scheduling and job conditions allow, but it is not guaranteed. Once the estimate is accepted and the booking deposit is collected, the job is placed on the schedule. If you have a deadline tied to a property sale, estate turnover, or marina requirement, include that in your submission so it can be factored into the plan.
Does the boat trailer get removed too?
Boat trailers are included in the removal review. Trailer condition—whether it is functional, rusted, missing wheels, or otherwise compromised—is part of what shapes the estimate. Include photos of the trailer along with the boat when you submit your request.
What removal methods are possible for my boat?
The method is selected after reviewing your photos, dimensions, access, and condition. Possibilities include hauling the boat whole on its trailer, towing it, or completely dismantling it on site and hauling the ordinary debris away. Off-site salvage, recycling, or disposal routing is used only when it is appropriate for the specific job. No single method is applied to every removal, and the plan is explained to you in the estimate before any work begins.
Request Your Boat Removal Estimate Today
If you have a junk boat, a damaged vessel, or an unwanted watercraft that needs to be cleared from your property in Shreveport, LA, the next step is a photo-based estimate. EZ Hauling Services is fully licensed and insured, and every job is reviewed before a removal plan is set. There are no universal checklists and no assumed methods—just a practical plan built around your boat and your site.
Submit your address, photos, boat type and length, trailer status, condition details, and any access or deadline notes to get started.
Request a Boat Removal Estimate or call us at (888) 401-7041.