Muskoka's underwater dock video service · 2026 season
See What’s Under Your Dock — Without Getting In The Water
BelowDock records clear underwater video of the visible areas beneath your dock and delivers an organized digital package within 48 hours. No diving. No deposit. You only pay after your scan is delivered.
$349 CAD per standard scan. No deposit — payment is due after your scan is completed and your package is delivered.
Why It Matters
What's below is invisible until it isn't
Ice heaving, storm surge, and years underwater quietly shift posts, cribs, and hardware. Most owners never see it happening — until there's a problem.
Buying or selling, the dock is a blind spot
Everything below the waterline is the one part of a waterfront property nobody can casually inspect. A scan gives you a record before you commit either way.
Skip the guesswork before you call a contractor
Visual context up front means less time — and cost — spent diagnosing once a contractor or engineer gets involved.
No diving, no deposit, no risk
We record from shore or dock, never underwater. And you don't pay a cent until your scan is completed and delivered.
A visual record — not an inspection
The BelowDock Underwater Video Scan is a visual underwater recording service. A technician deploys an underwater camera from a safe shore or dock position and records the visible, accessible areas beneath your dock.
- One dock per booking
- Shore or dock deployment only
- No diving or entry beneath the dock
- Organized digital delivery within 48 hours
Objective observations only
Written notes are limited to plain descriptions of what the footage shows:
- “This component appears tilted.”
- “Hardware is not visible from this angle.”
- “Surface material is visible.”
- “Visibility is limited in this area.”
What this is not
This scan does not diagnose structural integrity, determine whether a dock is safe, estimate remaining service life, issue pass/fail grades, or recommend repairs. Not every component or condition can be guaranteed visible.
How It Works
A quick look at how BelowDock works.
- 01
Request your scan
Request a scanSubmit your dock scan request. There is no payment today and no deposit.
The BelowDock Underwater Video Scan is $349 CAD, payable after your scan is completed and your package is delivered.
- 02
We add you to a service route
BelowDock schedules by geographic service routes across Muskoka. Your property is added to the route for your lake or area.
Requests are grouped so a technician can cover several docks efficiently in one day on the water.
- 03
We confirm your scan date
We contact you by email or phone with the scheduled date for your area and confirm access details before the visit.
You may not need to be present if safe access, property-owner permission, and entry instructions have been arranged in advance.
- 04
We record and deliver
The technician deploys the underwater camera from a safe shore or dock position. No diving, swimming, repairs, or entry beneath the dock is involved.
Within 48 hours we deliver your organized video clips, useful still images, and one-page media index. The $349 is payable after delivery.
What's included in a standard scan
- One standard residential dock
- Thorough coverage of visible support posts and dock structure
- An on-site visit sized to a typical single dock
- General underwater overview footage
- Labelled video clips
- Approximately 8–15 useful still images
- A one-page media index identifying what each file shows
- Digital delivery within 48 hours
Larger dock, boathouse, marina slip, or multiple structures? Mention it in your request — we'll follow up with a custom scope and price before scheduling.
$349 CAD
No deposit and no payment when you request. The $349 is payable after a successful scan and delivery of your completed package.
- Camera deployed from shore or dock — no diving
- Organized digital delivery within 48 hours
- Grouped into efficient Muskoka route days
Only visible, accessible areas that can be recorded safely are included.
Who it’s for
Waterfront property owners
Seasonal cottage owners
Create a visual record before or after winter.
Recent property buyers
Document visible underwater dock components after taking ownership.
Owners planning maintenance
Give a contractor preliminary visual context before arranging further work.
Absentee owners
Receive current underwater footage without entering the water or necessarily attending the appointment.
Owners preparing to sell
Assemble visual documentation that may help answer questions about normally hidden dock areas.
Professionals and businesses
Dock contractors
Obtain preliminary footage of visible underwater components before deciding whether an in-person assessment is required.
Property and home inspectors
Add third-party visual media to their files while keeping all professional conclusions within their own scope of practice.
Real estate professionals
Help clients arrange visual documentation of a waterfront property’s dock.
Property managers
Document visible underwater conditions for owners who live elsewhere.
Cottage-service companies
Coordinate scans for clients who want a visual record of their dock.
Engineers and other qualified professionals
Use the footage as preliminary visual context while conducting their own assessment.
Muskoka service areas
BelowDock schedules by geographic service route across Muskoka. Requests are grouped by lake and area so a technician can cover several docks efficiently in one day.
- Lake Muskoka
- Lake Rosseau
- Lake Joseph
- Skeleton Lake
- Three Mile Lake
- Lake Vernon
- Fairy Lake
- Mary Lake
- Peninsula Lake
- Lake of Bays
- Other
Frequently asked questions
Is this a dock inspection?+
No. The BelowDock Underwater Video Scan is a visual underwater recording service. It is not a structural inspection, engineering assessment, repair recommendation, safety certification, or pass/fail evaluation.
How much does a scan cost?+
A standard BelowDock Underwater Video Scan is $349 CAD. There is no deposit and nothing is charged when you submit your request — payment is due after your scan is completed and your package is delivered.
What if my dock is larger than average, or I have a boathouse or multiple structures?+
Let us know when you submit your request. We'll review the details and follow up with a custom scope and price before anything is scheduled — no surprise charges.
How does scheduling work?+
BelowDock operates on geographic service routes across Muskoka. When you submit a request, your property is added to the route for your lake or area, and we contact you with the scheduled date for that route.
How soon will my dock be scanned?+
Timing depends on when your lake or area is next on the route schedule. We confirm your date by email or phone once your route day is set.
Do I need to be at the cottage?+
Not necessarily. A scan may be possible without you present if safe access, property-owner permission, and entry instructions are arranged in advance.
Will every underwater area be visible?+
No. Water clarity, vegetation, weather, dock design, depth, obstructions, and safe access can limit what the camera can record.
Do you make repair recommendations?+
No. We provide organized visual media and limited objective descriptions only. A qualified dock contractor, engineer, electrician, or other professional should provide interpretations or recommendations.
What if conditions prevent a useful scan?+
BelowDock may reschedule or decline a scan when conditions or access prevent safe operation or useful recording. The $349 is only charged when a successful scan is completed and the package is delivered.
Request your dock scan
- $349 CAD for a standard BelowDock Underwater Video Scan.
- No deposit and no payment when you submit your request.
- Payment is due after your scan is completed and your package is delivered.
- Scheduling is organized by geographic service routes across Muskoka.
- Only visible, accessible areas that can be recorded safely are included.
- This is a visual underwater video scan - not a structural inspection or safety certification.
$349 CAD — no deposit
Payment is due after your scan is completed and your package is delivered.
Request My Dock ScanAsk a question
Not ready to request? Send a question about coverage, scheduling, or what a scan can and cannot show, and we’ll reply by email.