Know Your Dock Before You Buy
Dock Score is our proprietary 0-100 rating system that evaluates dock quality, water access, and boating infrastructure — so you can make an informed decision on your waterfront investment.
How Dock Score Works
Our comprehensive evaluation system analyzes five critical factors that determine the true value and usability of any waterfront property.
Water Access
Ocean access, fixed bridge clearance, navigable waterway depth, and tidal considerations determine how easily you can get to open water.
Dock Infrastructure
Dock condition, boat lift capacity, shore power availability (30A/50A/100A), lighting, and structural integrity of pilings and decking.
Boating Convenience
Proximity to fuel docks, distance to nearest inlet, wake zone restrictions, and access to marinas and repair services.
Property Integration
Seawall condition, davits for additional watercraft, fish cleaning stations, outdoor shower, and waterfront entertainment space.
Regulatory & Environmental
Permit status, dock maintenance history, environmental restrictions, and potential sea level rise impact on the property.
The Perfect Score
A score of 100 represents the ideal waterfront property: direct ocean access, no bridges, deep water, premium dock infrastructure, and full amenities.
Understanding Score Ranges
Each score range indicates the quality and capabilities of the waterfront property.
Elite
Direct ocean access, full amenities, premium infrastructure
Excellent
Great water access, most amenities, well-maintained dock
Good
Some limitations, solid dock, reasonable access
Fair
Inland waterway, basic dock, potential restrictions
Limited
Minimal dock infrastructure, significant limitations
Choose Your Report
Select the report tier that fits your needs. All reports include our proprietary Dock Score.
Basic Report
Perfect for initial property screening
- Complete Dock Score breakdown (0-100)
- Individual factor ratings with weights
- Comparable dock scores in the area
- Basic recommendations for improvements
- Digital PDF delivery within 24 hours
Full Report
Comprehensive analysis for serious buyers
- Everything in Basic Report
- Detailed marine survey notes
- Aerial & satellite dock imagery analysis
- Bridge clearance routes to nearest inlet
- Insurance risk assessment
- 10-year dock maintenance cost estimate
- Comparable waterfront sales analysis
- Priority delivery within 12 hours
Agent Pack
For waterfront real estate professionals
- 25 Full Reports included annually
- Bulk pricing: $59 per additional report
- White-label PDF with your branding
- Priority 6-hour turnaround
- Dedicated support line
- API access for bulk orders
- Monthly market insights report
Sample Report Preview
Here's what your Dock Score Report will look like
Dock Score Report
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Report Date
March 18, 2026
1234 S Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33133 • Coconut Grove
Overall Dock Score: Excellent
This property offers excellent boating amenities with direct ocean access via Biscayne Bay. The dock infrastructure is well-maintained with 50A shore power and a 15,000 lb boat lift.
Score Breakdown
Key Findings
Recommendations
- •Consider upgrading to 100A shore power for larger vessels
- •Seawall shows minor wear; schedule inspection in 2-3 years
- •Excellent property for boats up to 45 feet
Frequently Asked Questions
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