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What marine inspections should I get before buying?

Steve Conley | August 24, 2026

Short Answer

Marine inspections for waterfront properties include seawall condition assessment, dock and lift structural inspection, canal depth/sounding survey, and marine growth evaluation. These inspections help identify expensive repair issues before purchase.

Marine inspections for waterfront properties include seawall condition assessment, dock and lift structural inspection, canal depth/sounding survey, and marine growth evaluation. These inspections help identify expensive repair issues before purchase.

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Steve Conley

Steve's Advice

Steve Conley

Principal, Conley Sales Group at COMPASS

Always get a seawall inspection, dock piling assessment, and water depth survey. These are separate from a standard home inspection. I require marine inspections on every waterfront transaction I handle. The cost is minimal compared to the risk.

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