Pre-Purchase Inspections
Comprehensive marine infrastructure evaluations for buyers, covering seawalls, docks, boat lifts, and bulkheads, so you know exactly what you're buying.
Marine Inspections
Know the true condition of your waterfront before you buy, after the storm, or anytime you need answers about your marine infrastructure.
Marine Inspections
Know What's Below the Surface
The most expensive marine problems are the ones you can't see. Underwater piling damage, hidden soil voids, and concealed structural failures can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars if left undetected.
Our inspection team has spent years building and repairing the same structures we inspect. A general home inspector won't catch a failing tie-back or a void behind a seawall, but we will, because we work on seawalls, docks, and boat lifts every day. You get the facts you need to buy, maintain, or insure your waterfront property.
10+ YrsMarine Construction
48hrReport Delivery
360°Above & Below Waterline
What We Inspect
Marine Inspection Services
Structural Assessments
In-depth engineering evaluations of existing marine structures, including load capacity analysis, material degradation testing, and remaining service life estimates.
Post-Storm Damage Assessments
Rapid-response inspections after hurricanes, tropical storms, and king tides. We document damage and provide immediate safety recommendations.
Insurance Documentation
Detailed inspection reports with photographs, measurements, and professional findings formatted specifically for insurance claims and adjusters.
Annual Checkups
Proactive yearly inspections that catch problems early. We track conditions over time and recommend maintenance before issues become expensive repairs.
Piling & Cap Evaluation
Specialized below-waterline piling assessments and cap integrity testing for critical components that are invisible from the surface but essential to structural safety.
When You Need Us
When to Schedule a Marine Inspection
Marine inspections aren't just for emergencies. Smart waterfront property owners use inspections proactively to protect their investment and avoid costly surprises.
- You're buying a waterfront property and need to know the true condition of the marine structures
- Hurricane season just ended and you want to confirm your seawall and dock survived intact
- You notice visible structural changes like new cracks, shifting, or erosion behind the seawall
- You need professional documentation for an insurance claim after weather or water damage
- You're preparing your waterfront property for sale and want a clean inspection report
Our Process
How Our Inspections Work
01
Inspect
Our certified inspectors evaluate every component, including seawalls, docks, pilings, caps, boat lifts, and shoreline conditions, above and below the waterline.
02
Document
We photograph, measure, and catalog all findings with GPS-tagged locations. Nothing is missed, nothing is left to guesswork.
03
Analyze
Our team assesses structural integrity, estimates remaining service life, and identifies any safety concerns or code violations.
04
Report
You receive a comprehensive written report with photos, findings, priority rankings, and repair cost estimates within 48 hours.
05
Consult
We walk you through the report, answer questions, and help you create a prioritized maintenance or repair plan that fits your budget.
FAQ
Marine Inspection Questions & Answers
Our standard marine inspection covers all waterfront infrastructure on the property: seawalls (panels, caps, tie-backs, soil conditions), docks (decking, pilings, hardware, structural connections), boat lifts (cables, motors, structural frame), and shoreline conditions (erosion, drainage, grading). We inspect both above and below the waterline, and provide a detailed report with photographs and findings for every component.
A typical residential marine inspection takes 2 to 4 hours on-site, depending on the size and complexity of the property. Properties with extensive seawall frontage, multiple docks, or boat lift systems may take longer. You'll receive your written report within 48 hours of the inspection. We also offer expedited same-day reports for time-sensitive situations like real estate closings.
Our reports include an executive summary of overall conditions, detailed findings for each component (seawall, dock, boat lift, shoreline), high-resolution photographs with annotations, severity ratings (good, fair, monitor, repair, critical), estimated remaining service life, recommended repairs with priority rankings, and estimated repair costs. Reports are delivered as professional PDFs suitable for real estate transactions and insurance claims.
We recommend annual inspections for all waterfront properties. Marine structures are constantly exposed to saltwater, tidal forces, and weather events that accelerate deterioration. Annual inspections catch small problems before they become major failures. Properties with older infrastructure (15+ years) or those located in high-exposure areas should consider inspections every 6 to 12 months.
Absolutely. Pre-purchase inspections routinely save buyers $50,000 to $200,000 by uncovering hidden defects that affect property value and negotiation leverage. Annual maintenance inspections typically catch problems at the $2,000 to $5,000 repair stage instead of the $50,000+ replacement stage. For insurance claims, our detailed documentation often results in significantly higher approved claim amounts compared to undocumented submissions.
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