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🏠 FL Licensed Home Inspector #HI4562 | Clay Schleitwiler, CMI®, CCPI — Certified Master Inspector | InterNACHI #11060305 | ★ 5.0 on Google — 101 Reviews
Tampa Bay Inspections, Inc. — Home Inspections Across Tampa Bay, Florida

Home, Wind Mitigation & Four-Point Inspections • Same-Day Reports • Serving Tampa Bay Since 2011

⛵ Waterfront

Dock & Boat Lift Inspections

A visual evaluation of docks, decking, and boat lift equipment on Tampa Bay waterfront homes.

The Dock Is Part of the Home

For many Tampa Bay buyers, the dock and boat lift are a big part of the property's value. A dock and boat lift inspection visually evaluates the decking, visible framing and pilings, hardware, and the boat lift's visible components and operation where possible.

Problems like deteriorated decking, corroded hardware, and worn lift components are common in salt water and can be expensive to fix.

Know What You're Buying on the Water

Docks and lifts face constant water exposure.

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Decking & Framing

Loose, rotted, or damaged boards and framing.

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Pilings

Visible portions of the pilings above the water.

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Boat Lift

Visible components, cables, and operation.

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Electrical

Visible dock and lift electrical concerns.

Salt Water Is Hard on Everything

Docks and boat lifts live in one of the harshest environments there is. Salt, sun, and storms deteriorate wood, fasteners, cables, and motors faster than most buyers expect.

Our inspection is visual and from accessible areas. When findings warrant, we recommend evaluation by a marine contractor.

What a Dock Inspection Covers

The visible, accessible dock and lift components.

  • Decking & railings
  • Visible framing & pilings
  • Hardware & fasteners
  • Boat lift frame & cables
  • Lift operation where possible
  • Visible electrical concerns
  • Photos & recommendations

Dock & Boat Lift Inspections FAQ

Do you inspect underwater?

No. We inspect the visible, accessible components.

Do you test the boat lift?

Where it can be safely operated, yes.

Can I add the seawall?

Yes. Seawall and dock inspections pair naturally.

Do you recommend marine contractors?

When findings warrant further evaluation, yes.

Our Simple 4-Step Process

From your first call to your report, here's what to expect.

1

Schedule

Call 813-476-1561 or schedule online. Clay will answer your questions up front.

2

Inspect

Your inspector evaluates the property. You're welcome to walk along.

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Report

You receive a detailed report with photos, typically the same day.

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Follow Up

Questions after the report? Call anytime and the team will walk you through it.

★★★★★

“Clay is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and detail oriented. He went above and beyond not only to perform our inspection, but he also educated us along the way.”

Julia M. — Google Review ★ 5.0 · 101 Google Reviews — Read Them All →

Inspect Your Dock & Lift

FL License #HI4562 • Certified Master Inspector® • Since 2011 • 7,000+ Inspections • 5.0 Stars on Google