Muskoka service routes · 2026 season

See What’s Under Your Dock

BelowDock records clear underwater video of the visible areas beneath Muskoka docks and delivers an organized digital package — no diving, no guesswork, no entry beneath the dock.

$349 CAD per standard scan. No deposit — payment is due after your scan is completed and your package is delivered.

A wooden Muskoka dock from water level, showing both the deck above and the underwater posts and rocks below

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

This is not a structural inspection, engineering assessment, repair recommendation, safety certification, or pass/fail evaluation.

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 we do not do

  • Diagnose structural integrity
  • Determine whether a dock is safe
  • Estimate remaining service life
  • Issue pass/fail grades
  • Recommend repairs
  • Guarantee that every component or condition will be visible

How BelowDock service routes work

  1. 01

    Request your scan

    Submit 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.

    Request a scan
  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 dock at one property
  • Up to 10 visible supports or 60 linear feet of dock
  • Up to 45 minutes of on-site scanning
  • 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

$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
Request a scan

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.

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 Scan

Ask 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.

Sending a question does not create a reservation.

Request My Dock Scan — $349