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MUSKOKA
Muskoka Lakes | Georgian Bay | Lake of Bays
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Service 24/7
Round-the-clock phone support and after hours emergency service. DarkWater’s professionals are available when you need them.
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Book Online
Fewer calls, faster service. Conveniently book DarkWater’s services from your desktop or smartphone and let us do the rest. Simple.
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Local
Located in Muskoka, Dark Water navigates local needs and norms with grace. We’ll get the job done the way Muskokans expect.
“Dark Water’s professionals exceeded my expectations with their exceptional service. From prompt communication to proactive maintenance, their professionalism and dedication to client satisfaction make them a standout choice in the world of Muskoka property management.” - W. Richards, Juddhaven Rd.
Management
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Optimize pricing for Muskoka and maximize revenue with Dark Water’s experienced management team, here to navigate Muskoka’s evolving rental market on your behalf.
Providing:
Tenant screening
Tenant support
New leases & renewals
RTA Compliance
A la carte maintenance services
Contractor liaisonHire us to manage your long-term rental or simply to secure quality tenants.
Call or text (705) 706-1045 today to discuss your needs and optimize your investment.
Toll free: 1 (877) 778-8994
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Optimize your listing and maximize revenue in one of ontario’s most in-demand short-term rental markets.
Providing:
Cross-platform exposure
Calendar & booking management
Guest support
Municipal compliance
A la carte maintenance services
Contractor liaisonCall or text (705) 706-1045 today to discuss your needs and optimize your short-term rental.
Toll free: 1 (877) 778-8994
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Providing:
Tenant screening
Tenant support
Improvements oversight
Zoning & municipal compliance
Lease negotiations & renewals
A la carte maintenance services
Contractor liaisonCall or text (705) 706-1045 today to discuss your needs.
Toll free: 1 (877) 778-8994
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Dark Water’s property professionals offer a suit of project management services from overseeing building improvements, new builds, site clean-ups, renovations, etc. Dark Water will represent you on site in your absence.
Call or text (705) 706-1045 today to discuss your needs.
Toll free: 1 (877) 778-8994
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Dark Water’s property professionals are available to meet contractors on site to give them access to the property, supervise their work, and communicate with you as needed. Ensure your interests are protected when opening your home to contractors and professionals.
Call 1 (877) 778-8994 today to arrange.
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Dark Water Property Solutions offers a suit of management services for water access properties including rental management, project management and liaison services.
Call or text (705) 706-1045 today to discuss your needs.
Toll free: 1 (877) 778-8994
À La Carte
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Move your STR licensing appication along with speed. A Dark Water Property Manager will attend your property, gather required measurements, and deliver quality, high-resolution site plans, floor plans, and/or fire plans drawn to scale in PDF format. Dark Water works closely with local municipalities to exceed their requirements. Moreover, we understands the time-sensitive nature of these applications and work to deliver plans within 48 hours of your appointment.
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Are most of our amazing cottagers are away during the winter. Our property professionals are available to perform regular inspections on your property for peace of mind through the winter and for insurance compliance. Our professionals understand the risks associated with income properties through Muskoka’s cold winter months.
Exterior inspection
Interior inspection
Door and window securement
Garage securement
Water, heat, septic & air checks
Sump well and pump check
Tree/branch inspection
Dock and bubbler check
Hot tub / sauna checkPrices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Book online for a property professional to conduct an inspection of your home or lakehouse. Peace of mind for owners in their absence.
Exterior inspection
Interior inspection
Door and window securement
Garage securement
Water, heat, septic & air checks
Sump well and pump check
Tree/branch inspection
Dock and bubbler check
Hot tub / sauna checkPrices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Dark Water property professionals are available for house cleaning on an hourly basis. We offer bookings which include 3 hours, 5 hours, or 7 hours of service. Simply choose the duration and price point that suit you. At check out, be sure to give us detailed instructions regarding how you would like this time spent. For example, you may wish your clean service to prioritize the kitchens and bathrooms, or if your running an air BNB, beds, linens and surface sanitization may be the priority. We will use the time allotted to clean per your instructions.
Deep Cleaning
Deep cleans are available starting at $995 for a 2,000sqft home. Depending on the state of the home, additional charges may apply. For particularly dirty homes, see our Restoration Clean services below.
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When homes are trashed or in exceptionally poor condition, they typically need to be cleared of contents and cleaned before any meaningful renovations can occur. Carpets, doors, applicances, and other fixtures may need to be removed and cleaned, or disposed of all together.
Contact us to provide a quote today to begin the journey restoring your home.
Call or text (705) 706-1045 to have a property professional to conduct a damage assessment of a property.
Toll free: 1 (877) 778-8994
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Dark Water property professionals are available to treat, scrub, extract, and steam your carpets. We use industrial solutions to losen dirt, oils and particles from carpets before scrubbing them with power brushes and extracting debris with a water extractor.
Note, online prices are based on homes roughly 2,000sqft with modest dirt build-up in carpets. For larger projects or extremely soiled carpets, please call us directly to discuss.
Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Dark Water property professionals are available to assist with odd jobs and projects. Below is a list of common handyman services we have facilitated in the past. However, that list is not exhaustive and we regularly take on new projects with unique parameters.
Furniture Assembly
TV and Electronics Setup
Appliance Repair
Packing
Air BNB Setup
Garage Door Repairs
Equipment Repair
Watercraft Services
Door Replacements
Minor Renovations or Repairs
Small Builds and Installations
Contents or Junk Removal (Dumping & Tonnage Extra)Click below to book a handyman to help with your project. Choose the duration you feel best suits the project at hand. Bookings are available for 2 hours, 4 hours and 6 hours. Note, additional time will be added to your invoice. If you have a project that falls outside these durations, please call us directly.
Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Book online and a property professional will attend your home to pressure wash your deck, siding, or driveway. Pressure washing leaves your property looking fresh and clean for the summer months and is great prep for painting or staining.
Dark Water offers various pricing tiers for different surfaces and sizes.
Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Book online and enjoy full functionality of your dryer. Clearing your dryer vent ensures your laundry is dry every time and keeps your dryer functioning properly.
Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Book online to revitalize your windows. A property professional sponge and squeegee all exterior windows.
Online pricing is for homes up to 2,000sqft. Call us to discuss bookings for larger homes.
Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Dark Water offers a suite of Spring Clean and Lakehouse Opening services to choose from. These include:
Boat Launch and Summerization
Boathouse Clean and Tidy
Bunkie Clean
Window Washing
De-Winterize Plumbing
Deck Pressure Washing
Home Deep Clean (Interior)
Property Deep Clean (Exterior)While booking online, simply select the service(s) you wish to add to your spring clean.
Online pricing is for homes up to 2,000sqft and properties under half an acre. Dark Water Properties reserves the right to adjust charges for homes that fall outside this scope. Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Dark Water offers a suite of Fall Clean and Lakehouse Closing services to choose from. These include:
Boat Delivery to Local Marina
Remove Boat from Water
Boathouse Clean and Tidy
Bunkie Clean
Home Winterization
Home Deep Clean
Property Deep Clean
Leaf RemovalWhile booking online, simply select the service(s) you wish to add to your fall clean.
Online pricing is for homes up to 2,000sqft and properties under half an acre. Dark Water Properties reserves the right to adjust charges for homes that fall outside this scope. Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Dark Water offers home winterization for lakehouses in the fall. A property professional will service your pipes, fixtures, faucets, and toilets. We also winterize filtration systems for an additional charge.
Online pricing is for homes up to 2,000sqft. Dark Water reserves the right to adjust charges for homes that fall outside this scope. Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Book online to take a load to the dump. Contents and materials must fit safely inside a 5x10 landscaping trailer. Contents that exceed this may require a second booking.
Tonnage not included and will be charged extra where applicable. Pricing include mileage within Muskoka.
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Small or large, Dark Water offers delivery services within Muskoka and the surrounding regions. Fees include round trip milage to pick up and drop off items. These can include small items and large equipment. Dark Water’s fleet and personnel deliver:
Lawn Equipment
Boats
Furniture
Construction Equipment
Construction Material
Cars and Vehicles
Groceries
FuelPrices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Dark Water delivers a selection of mulches and aggregates within Muskoka. Fees include round trip milage to pick up and drop off material.
We deliver:
Top Soil
Sand
Pea Gravel
Wash Rock
Black Mulch
Brown Mulch
Cedar Mulch
Red MulchPrices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Select a la carte services are available at water access properties. Additional charges apply. Select “Add Water Access Property” at check out.
Dump runs, aggregate deliveries, and large equipment deliveries are not available at water access properties. Smaller items and watercraft deliveries are available to water access properties.
Note, water access services are not available during fall freeze and spring break up.
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Dark Water offers leaf removal in the fall. Property professionals will clear the leafs from your property and bag them at the front of your property for collection. Please complete your booking prior to your schedule municipal collection.
Online pricing is for properties under half an acre. Dark Water Properties reserves the right to adjust charges for properties that fall outside this scope. Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Dark Water offers eavestrough cleaning year-round. A property professional will safely service eavestroughs and clear drain pipes of debris.
Online pricing is for homes up to 2,000sqft. Dark Water reserves the right to adjust charges for homes that fall outside this scope. Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
Emergency
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After-hours emergency services calls are $299 for two hours and $129/hr for subsequent time. Call or text (705) 706-1045 for immediate service.
Toll free: 1 (877) 778-8994
After hours:
Weekdays 6:00pm to 8:00am
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Call or text (705) 706-1045 for immediate service to have a property professional attend an active alarm.
Toll free: 1 (877) 778-8994
Alarm response is $150 for two hours and $75/hour for subsequent billable hours. After-hours rates apply.
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Call or text (705) 706-1045 to have a property professional inspect your property after a storm in an emergency.
Toll free: 1 (877) 778-8994
*NOTE, if this is not an urgent booking, please book a Winter Property Inspection from the menu above.
Urgent storm response is $150 for two hours and $75/hour for subsequent billable hours. After-hours rates apply.
A property professional will inspect: Exterior, interior, doors, windows, garage, water, heat, septic, air, sump, trees/branches, dock/bubbler, hot tub, sauna, security system, and security cameras.
A full written report will be provided within 12hours.
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Call or text (705) 706-1045 to have a property professional attend your property after a break in.
Toll free: 1 (877) 778-8994
Security response is $150 for two hours and $75/hour for subsequent billable hours. After-hours rates apply.
A property professional will liaise with law enforcement, re-secure the property, and conduct a thorough inspection.
A written report and repair list will be provided within 12 hours.
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Call or text (705) 706-1045 to have a property professional to conduct a damage assessment of a property.
Toll free: 1 (877) 778-8994
Damage assessments are $150 for two hours and $75/hour for subsequent billable hours. After-hours rates apply.
A property professional will assess damage to: Exterior, interior, roof, chimney, doors, windows, garage, water system, heater, septic, well, air, sump, trees/branches, dock/bubbler, bunkie, boat house, hot tub, sauna security system, and security cameras.
A full written report will be provided within 12hours.
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Emergency services are available at water access properties. Additional charges apply. Select “Add Water Access Property” at check out.
Note, water access services are not available during fall freeze and spring break up.
Call or text (705) 706-1045 for emergency response at a water access property.
Toll free: 1 (877) 778-8994
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Need a property cleaned immediately? Call us to confirm an after-hours clean and have your property ready in 12 hours or less.
Note, only basic cleaning is available on an emergency basis. Deep cleans and restoration cleans not applicable.
Call or text (705) 706-1045
Toll free: 1 (877) 778-8994
Watercraft
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Book today to have a Dark Water technician deliver your watercraft safely to its destination. Offering courier service within Muskoka or down to the city. Pick up or drop off address must be in Muskoka.
Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Book today to have a Dark Water technician prepare your boat for the summer. Includes pressure wash, internal clean, fluid check, fuel treatment, engine start, launch and docking at boat house or local marina.
Detailing and gel coat work may be added for additional charge.
Fuel up available for additional charge.
Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Book today to have a Dark Water technician perform a complete detail of your boat. On-site service at your home or lakehouse. Interior and exterior detail services available.
Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Book online to have a Dark Water technician change your boat’s engine oil on-site at your property. Service includes on-site service, OEM fluids, OEM filter and disposal.
Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Book today to a Dark Water technician winterize your boat on-site at your property. Winterization includes on-site service, circulate anti-freeze, fuel treatment, fogging, gear box service, and battery removal.
Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Book today to have a Dark Water technician shrink wrap your boat for the winter. Includes on-site service, 7mm shrink wrap (white), steep pitch, ventilation, exhaust tape. Wood frames available for purchase (see next page).
Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Dark Water delivers fuel when you need it. Choose from 20L or 40L of regular or premium fuel. Prices include fuel and delivery. Water access property delivery available.
Prices include mileage within Muskoka.
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Watercraft services are available at water access properties. Additional charges apply. Select “Add Water Access Property” at check out.
Note, water access services are not available during fall freeze and spring break up.
