Shipyards & Locations

Galpa Construction LLC

Galpa Construction LLC is a Texas based company that proudly serves its customers. We are headquartered in Galveston, TX and Lousiana. We offer unparalleled marine vessel services and emergency repair services to Texas, Louisiana and the surrounding areas out of our Galveston and Orange shipyards. Contact us today for your marine vessel needs, Galpa Construction LLC is here for you!.

FAQ

This is likely the #1 question we get asked here at Galpa Construction LLC. In most cases it is difficult to answer with a final cost prior to doing a full visual survey of the vessel but here is what we do know:

  • shipwright labour shop rate is $85 per hour (exception being heavy duty mechanic work)
  • welding and fabrication is $90 per hour
  • Heavy duty mechanic work and electrical is $95 per hour
  • machine shop labour $110 per hour

Yes! Galpa Construction LLC encourages a collaborative approach to your boats. It is not unusual for clients to provide a hands-on approach to all the work performed although we have highly trained skilled craftsmen equipped to take on any marine repair and restoration job.

We has rules and regulations as it relates to contractors wanting to work on their own boats in the yard. Galpa Construction LLC follows these strict rules to the letter and as a customer of Galpa Construction LLC you will be able to benefit from the investment Commodore’s Boats has made in order that our customers are also in alignment with the Marina’s rules and guidelines.

No, in most cases our rate is the same across the board. The exception is Heavy Duty Mechanical work that has a slightly differing rate than all of our other labour rates. All rates and pricing is discussed in advance of doing any work.

Our shop rate for all trades is $70 per hour for all trades except heavy duty mechanical work

Our shop rate for heavy duty mechanical work is $90 per hour 

At Galpa Construction LLC we have done extensive research into the industry and although we can not account for all of what the competition charges as there are many new competitors coming and going from the industry all the time, we can safely say we are competitive as far as pricing is concerned and choose to compete on the quality of the work and service instead.

Yes. Galpa Construction LLC has a fully operational mechanical shop on site with the ability to perform engine rebuilds and removals.

It depends on the length of boat and length of stay while being repaired. We will provide a best estimate as far as time expected in the yard in order to take advantage of any extended stay discounted rates.

Yes, if required we bring in a sandblasting crew.

Yes, each boat is unique so the level of finish will need to be discussed and agreed upon. Galpa Construction LLC paint specialists will provide to each unique situation a free consultation and analysis on what is best for your particular situation and boat.

  • Painting Wood
  • Painting Aluminum
  • Painting Fibreglass
  • Painting Steel

This is our job and we will make all the arrangements necessary to ensure a stress free safe haul out of your boat. Once the scope of the work is agreed upon we will arrange and schedule all lifts to work with your schedule.

an I supply my own materials for the job?

Yes in most cases customers can supply their own materials for the boat repair or restoration, however we have done years of work creating wholesaler relationships with the top suppliers to the marine trades industry. Take advantage of our dealer pricing such that you have access to the top suppliers at the best volume discounted pricing.

About Galpa Construction LLC.

Galpa Construction LLC is a Texas-based company specialized in services related to maintenance, repairs and refurbishing of barges. Our team is highly qualified because it is trained periodically and  equipped with the best tools to provide you with the most efficient professional service. Also, our staff knows and follows the current regulations and standards related to safe working practice.