Boat Dock Maintenance
Along with safe zebra mussel removal, Dependable Docks offers premium quality dock maintenance. Let us provide you with peace of mind with our Dock Maintenance Program. Weather, rough water and the unpredictable Central Texas climate can sometimes wreak havoc to your dock. That is why it is vital to have regular dock maintenance performed to make sure everything is in “Ship Shape” with your dock. We always want to practice safety first and regular dock maintenance will keep you and your property, family and friends safe from unnecessary accidents.
Zebra Mussel Removal
Zebra mussels have arrived in Texas. This invasive species can wreak havoc on any surface and clog water intakes. We know what a nuisance zebra mussels can be any time of year on Lake Travis and Austin lakes. These pests can damage your docks, boats, and any other property that has contact with the water.
With our team of experienced and certified zebra mussel removal specialists, we can relieve you and your property from these hard to remove pests. We use safe and certified techniques to remove zebra mussels from your dock, boats, and even boat engines. Click here to read more about zebra mussels.
Dock Maintenance Program
Protect your dock and enjoy greater peace of mind with Dependable Docks’ ongoing Maintenance Program. Our program is designed to keep your dock properly positioned as lake levels change, identify potential issues before they become costly repairs, and ensure your dock receives regular professional attention 2x a month.
Bi-Weekly Dock Inspections & Adjustments
As a Maintenance Program customer, our crew visits your dock every two weeks by boat. During each scheduled visit, we inspect the dock’s overall position and condition and adjust it in or out as needed based on current and anticipated lake levels.
We monitor lake conditions and the weather forecast for the upcoming two-week period, with the goal of keeping your dock as close to shore as safely possible while allowing for expected changes in water level.
What’s Included
During each bi-weekly visit, our technical crew follows a detailed inspection checklist to evaluate the condition of key dock components and identify items that may need attention.
The Maintenance Program includes:
Bi-weekly dock visits by boat
Dock positioning and adjustments based on lake levels and anticipated conditions
Moving the dock in or out along the existing path established by its anchors
Routine visual inspection of the dock and its components
A dated service placard signed by our crew so you know when we were last there
A photograph of your dock taken during each visit and maintained in our office records
A completed inspection report returned to our office for review
If our crew identifies a condition requiring repair or additional attention, you will contact you with our recommendations and associated costs if any before repair work is performed.
Anchor Adjustments
Routine dock movement along the path established by your existing anchors is included in the Maintenance Program.
Relocating or moving submerged anchors is not included. Submerged anchor work requires our heavy-duty crane boat rather than the maintenance skiff used for regular service visits. This type of work is generally only necessary during significant lake-level fluctuations or when anchors have shifted due to an unusual weather or lake event.
If submerged anchor work becomes necessary, we will contact you regarding the recommended work and associated cost.
Priority Service During Flood Events
During flood and other significant lake events, Maintenance Program customers receive priority service.
Rapidly changing lake conditions may require additional visits or adjustments beyond your regularly scheduled bi-weekly service.
Program Pricing
The Dependable Docks Maintenance Program is $200 per month and includes a scheduled dock visit and inspection every two weeks.
For your convenience, maintenance fees may be paid:
Monthly
Quarterly
Bi-annually
Annually
Regular professional maintenance helps reduce surprises, keeps your dock properly positioned as conditions change, and allows potential problems to be identified before they become larger and more expensive repairs.
Contact Dependable Docks today to enroll in our Maintenance Program and begin your regular service schedule.
Preventative Care
It is easy for our docks to be ignored at times, especially during the months we are not likely to use our boat docks as often as we like. However, small things may go unnoticed that could lead to costly repairs later on. Let our professionals come out and assess your dock. We will take time to investigate your dock, cables, lifts and other accessories and structures and make any recommendations for repairs or improvements. No matter what kind of decking materials your dock has, regular maintenance is necessary year round to prevent larger issues from snowballing. You wouldn’t avoid going to the dentist for years, only to find out you have a dozen cavities and need a root canal! Costly repairs can be prevented with regular maintenance.