At Rafferty & Sons Underwater Services, we provide high-quality underwater maintenance, cleaning, and repairs for boats, yachts, and marine structures in the Hampton Roads area. All work is performed by certified commercial diver John Rafferty.

We are committed to delivering outstanding customer service on every job. We pride ourselves on being highly communicative, punctual, and reliable — you will always know when we're arriving and the status of the work.

Hull Cleaning

Monthly Maintenance Dives

• Photos included with every dive

• Post-dive inspection report

• Complete removal of all growth including bases of oysters and barnacles

Additional Hull Services

• Zinc replacement

• Minor underwater hull repairs

• Propeller inspection and minor repairs

• Propeller swaps

Other Underwater Services

• Pile cleaning

• Pile wrap installation

• Bulkhead cleaning and inspections

• Minor repairs on piles and bulkheads

• Floating dock cleaning and repairs

Whether you need one-time cleaning or ongoing maintenance, we come directly to your dock or marina for convenient, hassle-free service. All work is performed with care to protect your vessel’s bottom paint and maximize fuel efficiency.