Custom Dock Construction

Custom-designed docks built with composite, aluminum, and marine-grade materials for South Florida waterfront properties.

Dock Construction

Your Dock, Built Your Way


Your dock should fit your boats, your lifestyle, and your waterfront, not a catalog template. We build it from scratch to match all three.

We design and build custom docks across Broward and Palm Beach counties. Our team handles every phase: site assessment, design with 3D renderings, full permitting, and construction using premium composite, aluminum, and wood systems. We build everything from compact single-slip residential docks to large multi-slip configurations with boat lifts, electric service, and custom accessories. Every project starts with a free on-site consultation and ends with a dock backed by our structural warranty.

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New dock construction with pilings and landscaped access
Construction Options

Dock Systems We Build


Composite Deck Docks

Trex, TimberTech, and marine-grade composite decking that resists rot, UV fading, and mold, built on concrete or fiberglass pilings for a 30+ year system.

Aluminum Frame Docks

Lightweight, fully corrosion-proof aluminum dock systems ideal for South Florida's saltwater environment. Modular configurations that adapt to any waterfront layout.

Pressure-Treated Wood Docks

Budget-friendly treated southern yellow pine dock systems for property owners who prefer traditional wood construction with periodic maintenance.

Piling Systems

Pressure-treated, concrete, and fiberglass pilings driven to the right depth and load-tested for your specific water conditions and dock configuration.

Floating Dock Systems

Drive-on and walk-on floating docks for properties with significant tidal fluctuation, shallow water, or where fixed dock installation is restricted.

Dock Accessories

Marine-grade cleats, bumpers, ladders, fish cleaning stations, rod holders, underwater LED lighting, and electrical service to complete your dock from day one.

Our Process

From Idea to Launch Day


01

Consult

We discuss your boat lineup, lifestyle, and budget, then walk your waterfront to understand access, depth, tidal range, and any HOA or regulatory constraints.

02

Design

We create a custom dock plan with layout options, 3D concept renderings, material specifications, and a transparent cost breakdown for your approval.

03

Permit

We file and manage all city, county, FDEP, and Army Corps permits. We handle this process entirely so you don't navigate the bureaucracy.

04

Build

Our licensed marine carpenters build your dock using premium materials and proven construction methods, on time and on budget.

05

Launch

Final inspection, walkthrough, maintenance guidance, and your warranty package, so your dock is ready for its first boat.

FAQ

Dock Construction Questions & Answers


Composite decking on fiberglass or concrete pilings is the best long-term investment for South Florida waterfront properties. Composite boards don't rot, warp, or splinter, require no annual sealing, and resist the marine borers that attack wood. Fiberglass pilings are immune to borer damage and corrosion. For budget-conscious builds, pressure-treated wood is still widely used, though it requires more maintenance and has a shorter lifespan of 15 to 20 years.
A standard 4x20-foot finger dock starts around $15,000 to $25,000 depending on materials. L-shaped and T-shaped configurations with composite decking typically run $30,000 to $60,000. Large multi-slip docks with boat lifts, electric service, and full accessories can reach $100,000+. We provide free, itemized estimates so you know exactly what drives your specific project cost.
Construction itself typically takes 2 to 4 weeks for a standard residential dock. The permitting phase, which we manage, adds 4 to 12 weeks depending on your municipality, whether the project is on a navigable waterway, and whether environmental reviews are required. We begin permits immediately after design approval to minimize the total timeline.
Yes. New dock construction in South Florida requires permits from your local municipality, the South Florida Water Management District, and often the Florida DEP. Docks on navigable waterways may also require Army Corps of Engineers coordination. We assess your specific requirements during the design phase and handle all permit applications and tracking as part of every project.
Most waterfront properties can accommodate a dock, but there are constraints. Minimum water depth requirements, HOA restrictions, conservation zone setbacks, and neighboring dock proximity all affect what's possible. We evaluate all of these during your initial site visit and design a dock that maximizes your waterfront use within the applicable regulations.

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