DockGuard
Protect your dock before small problems become big bills.
DockGuard is a year-round dock maintenance membership from Blue Ridge Boat Docks: weekly in-season inspections, a full spring pressure washing, quarterly structural storm checks, and a documented maintenance history that gives you real peace of mind - for less than the cost of a single unplanned repair.
Docks fail slowly. Then all at once.
A loose fastening left alone becomes a soft spot. A soft spot left alone becomes a structural repair. Here's what that progression actually costs.
What's Included
Four pillars, working together year-round so nothing gets missed.
Weekly Inspections
Every week, in season, an inspector checks:
- Hardware & fasteners
- Decking & structure
- Flotation & lift systems
- Electrical & lighting
- Lines, fenders & safety gear
Spring Pressure Washing
One full-dock wash every spring:
- Removes algae & buildup, improves appearance
- Restores traction, cuts slip risk
- Includes a post-wash inspection
Roof washing not included, but available for an additional cost.
Quarterly Storm Checks
Four structural checks a year, plus after any storm event:
- Mud poles, anchor points & cables
- Roof structure & tie-downs
- Storm-readiness & damage review
Peace of Mind
The membership layer that ties it together:
- Priority repair scheduling
- Member repair discount
- Written maintenance history
- One predictable annual cost
Ideal for part-time owners and short-term rental managers who want their investment looked after while they're away from the lake.
Built Around What You Actually Care About
Financial predictability
Converts unpredictable repair bills into one small, known annual cost - and protects the dock's resale value.
Safety, for everyone on it
Fewer rotted boards, loose hardware, and unstable mud poles - for you, your family, and your guests.
Time back in your day
You never have to climb around inspecting the dock yourself, or remember when the last check happened.
Documentation that holds up
A dated, photo-backed paper trail - useful for insurance claims, resale disclosures, and HOA/marina compliance.
Storm resilience
Docks maintained proactively hold up better in storms - and get back in service faster afterward.
First in line, when it counts
When everyone on the lake is calling around after a storm, members are already at the front of the line.
Why It Pays to Catch It Early
Cost ranges below are industry-reported figures for materials and labor; actual costs vary by region and dock.
With DockGuard
- Hardware Inspection - loose bolts found and tightened immediately, reduces the risk of shearing and larger damage
- Mud pole & anchor inspections - reduce the risk of your dock breaking loose
- Well-maintained docks - keeps costs low and predictable
Boat lift add-on available for $200/yr each.
Left Unaddressed
- Loose bolts let structural components shift and cause damage - $750+ to repair
- Worn mudpoles fail - $200–$1,000 per mudpole to replace
- Broken tie-downs or cleats risk damage to your boat or watercraft - $1,000+ to repair
- Dock replacement due to lack of maintenance can be $25,000+
Choose the Level of Coverage That Fits Your Dock
- Spring pressure washing
- Quarterly storm checks
- Written inspection reports and photos
- Spring pressure washing
- Quarterly storm checks
- Written inspection reports and photos
- Weekly in-season inspections April 1 – October 31
- Monthly out-of-season inspections November 1 – March 31
- Priority repair scheduling
- 10% member repair discount
- Spring pressure washing
- Quarterly storm checks
- Written inspection reports and photos
- Weekly in-season inspections April 1 – October 31
- Monthly out-of-season inspections November 1 – March 31
- Priority repair scheduling
- 15% member repair discount
- 48-hour priority repair response
- Fall winterization check
- Insurance-ready documentation
How DockGuard Works
Choose Your Plan
Essential, Standard, or Premier - pick the coverage level that matches how you use your dock.
Initial Dock Assessment
We walk your dock, note its current condition and recommend any current maintenance it may require.
We Handle the Rest
Inspections, washing, and storm checks happen on schedule - you get a report, not a surprise.
Frequently Asked
Does DockGuard cover the cost of repairs?
Membership covers inspection, spring pressure washing, and storm checks. If a repair is needed, members get priority scheduling and a repair discount (10% on Standard, 15% on Premier) rather than the repair itself being included.
Can I cancel or change plans?
Plans can be adjusted or cancelled at the time of renewal. Any change takes effect at the start of your next membership year.
What happens after a storm?
Members get an additional check after any storm event on top of their regular quarterly checks, with priority scheduling for any repairs found.
What areas do you serve?
DockGuard is currently available to customers on and around Lake of Egypt. We are working to bring this program to other lakes and marinas soon!
Ready to Protect Your Dock?
Contact us today for more information on why DockGuard is the right choice to keep your dock in great shape.