Smithlakepropertyservices.com

05/05/2023

After traveling 100+ miles by boat over two days THE BOAT DOCK HAS BEEN FOUND and is being restored to the owner. Many thanks to Greg and Stephanie McDonald and their attentive eyes(Lakeside Innovations) and the Arley Police Department and the ALEA.

05/04/2023

Missing/Stolen boat dock

A customer of mine purchased a used boat dock with a lift. The dock was delivered and tied up on his lot at The Ridge at Rock Creek. The boat dock is now missing and presumed stolen. On Feb 25/26 witnesses reported seeing a guy untying it and pushing it down the lake. We are searching the area. If you have any info on the location of the dock pictured below, please give me a call. Carey 205-300-4502
*The customer is offering a $500 reward.

07/30/2022

05/05/2022

At Smith Lake Property Services, when presented with a difficult situation, we just suck on our fingers and think real hard till we get it figured out. 😁Remember, Smith Lake Property Services is your best investment before your big investment!

04/23/2022

Recently, I have conducted site visits for customers as far away as Florida, Texas and Tennessee. Some of these customers have already purchased property and others are shopping for a lake lot to buy. In some cases, they simply do not have the time to travel 6-10 hours to look at property or check on their current lots. If I am hired to do a site visit for someone who cannot visit the property easily themselves, I offer to FaceTime them and also send them a video while I am on site. This allows them to ‘see’ the areas of the property that they want to see and from my boat I can give them a view of their property and the shoreline from the water. I have had customers tell me that it really has helped them to see the different aspects of the property in real time. I am so appreciative to the customers and realtors who have referred my services to others. I am available to visit lake lots and give you a real time view of a piece of property you own or are considering purchasing.

Another service I offer is to check boat dock cables and do a ‘well being visit’ where I visit and walk around the property for a customer. This can be very helpful for an out-of-towner.

Feel free to call me, and we can discuss your needs. Remember, Smith Lake Property Services is Your Best Investment Before Your Big Investment.

Carey Scruggs205-300-4502

04/19/2022

Yep, it’s real.
I recently did a site visit for a customer that turned out to be quite interesting. While measuring the boat dock, I glanced over and saw this guy sunning on the dock. Always, be aware. It is the time of the year for snakes, so keep your eyes open as you are moving about your dock and property.

02/25/2022

Recently I did a site visit for a customer who was asking the common question- What size boat dock can this lot have? This particular lot is a beautiful lot and actually the owner has a couple of options. The first option would be to install a single slip boat dock positioned parallel to the shoreline. Because this lot is in a slough, they are limited in the total distance they can go out across the slough due to the one third rule. However, in this instance, the boat dock would be sitting on the ground at this time of year when the water level is around 500. If avoidable, it is never a good idea for a boat dock to sit on dry land, but in some cases it simply cannot be avoided. Option two would be to ask for a permit allowing a little longer walkway to get over the ledge so the boat dock would be floating year round and would not sustain any damage. In situations like these, from my experience, longer walkways have been allowed on a case by case situation. One of the good things about my services is that I have seen basically every situation on Smith Lake and have been able to help many customers through the years. On this particular site visit, I was able to clearly present two possible solutions for placing a boat dock on their property. Call me and let me help you make the best decision for your property. “Your best investment before your big investment.”

Your best investment before your big investment

02/10/2022

I recently did a site visit for a customer who was inquiring about his options for a boat dock on his lake lot and erosion control of the shoreline. As you may know, the lake has grown 130 miles of shoreline since it was formed in 1961. As the shoreline erodes, the lake essentially expands. This can cause issues for property owners as they watch their shoreline erode into the water, therefore some lots will actually need a longer walkway or a “Follow The Water” (FTW) system. Additionally, some owners decide to let their dock sit on the ground as the water recedes during low pool. As most everyone knows, boat docks can be quite expensive and it is rarely a good idea for a boat dock to be sitting on unlevel ground. One of the services I provide is to visit your lot or prospective lot and give you a complete lake lot evaluation so you will have no surprises when you buy or sell, and so you will know all of your options available to you. Call me and let’s plan a site visit of a property.
Carey Scruggs - 205-300-4502

12/27/2021

Just finished up my first month of this new business and I want to thank you all for the overwhelming support. Before I started, I knew there was a need to be met, but honestly it was much larger than I anticipated. I had customers who needed a complete site report on property they were considering purchasing, I had some mainly interested in erosion reports, I have helped others locate used boat docks for purchasing and still others inquired about what type and size boat dock their lot could have. Also thanks to the realtors who have recommended my services. Looking forward to 2022. If I can help you in any way, do not hesitate to call!