Boat Dock Inspections

Signet Inspection Group

Boat Dock & Lift Inspections

Signet Inspection Group offers both above and underwater boat dock and boat lift inspections in Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake and other area lakes in Placer County, Nevada County, El Dorado County and Sierra County. Our underwater boat dock inspections are performed by a Certified Master Diver with years of diving and construction experience.

Are you assuming your boat dock is sound?
When considering the purchase of a dream luxury home located on the water, most buyers assume the underwater dock structure is sound. But the truth is, structures like these that are subjected to underwater stresses over time can and do fail. A wood dock for instance has an average lifespan of 15 to 20 years. The structure can look fine from the surface, but have major problems below the water line that can take tens of thousands of dollars to restore should they fail. It is therefore highly recommended that potential buyers have a boat dock evaluated by an inspector specializing in underwater inspections before buying.

Boat Dock Inspections
Scuba inspections using Nitrox for maximum bottom time allow us to inspect underwater structures that for most inspectors would be inaccessible. Our underwater boat dock and boat lift inspections are an invaluable tool for identifying defects that would otherwise be hidden potentially costing the buyer tens of thousands of dollars.

Boat Lift Inspections
Many lakefront homes that have a boat dock, also have a boat lift and Signet Inspection Group can inspect your boat lift as part of your boat dock inspection. When considering the purchase of a home that includes a boat lift, it is strongly recommended that the boat lift be evaluated by an inspector with proper knowledge and training.

Included in our above and underwater boat dock inspections are the following:

• • We will determine your dock piling and deck material i.e., wood, composite, synthetic or concrete.
  • We will inspect the dock components including the deck, pilings, joists, stringers, fasteners, and any other components that are visible from the land and under water.
  • We will inspect the plumbing and the electrical if applicable.
  • Our extensive land and underwater photographs and video will be available for online viewing.
  • We will report on any evidence of structural deterioration, failure, or inadequacy in the dock components and will detail these in a written report.

Signet Inspection Group is well qualified when it comes to underwater boat dock and boat lift inspections. Our underwater boat dock and boat lift inspections are performed by a Certified Master Diver with years of diving and construction experience. Call us at (530) 273-1300 to schedule an appointment to have your boat dock and boat lift inspected before you close escrow on your dream lakefront property.

Don’t settle for a home inspection company that is not skilled in boat dock inspections or is unable and unqualified to go under water to properly inspect waterfront properties. Choose Signet Inspection Group for your dream lakefront property inspection.