Financial Advantages of Your Boat Dock & Lift

kimasherwin
Nov 23, 2022
1 min read

Updated: Oct 15, 2025

You might be wondering, Does my boat dock and boat lift increase the value of my home? As long as your dock and lift are in great condition, the answer is yes!

Floating dock with metal roof on a lake, sandy shore in background. House and people visible on land under a clear blue sky.

How Much Value Does My Boat Dock and Boat Lift Add to Your Home?

There is no "one size fits all" to how much value a boat dock and lift can add to your home. Though each is totally different, the average amount of value a boat dock can add to your home $14,000 - $20,000. If you have a boat lift as well, it can add a few more thousand onto that amount, too.

Sometimes the Dock is What Sells Your Home

Waterfront lovers typically buy a home on the water because they want to have fun on the water, right? Typically, this is true. Most people looking for a lake home will take into consideration what the dock looks like before buying a home.

Boat Protection

You spend a lot of money on your boat, so be sure to protect it. Having a dock and boat lift helps put your mind at ease when you leave your boat in the water when you're away.

Waterfront Fun

Having a dock makes it easier to have fun on those lake days. You can jump off the dock to swim, lounge on the dock and relax, and so much more.