Custom-engineered residential and commercial boat docks built by Tampa dock builders who've designed for every shoreline condition in Tampa Bay — from open bay frontage to narrow protected canals.
Every dock we build starts with two questions: what boat will live here, and what does the shoreline give us to work with? Those two answers drive everything else — length, width, layout, lift capacity, piling spec, even decking material.
We don't pull a stock plan off a shelf. As Tampa dock builders with 30+ years of Tampa Bay experience, we know what works in Davis Islands open water versus an Apollo Beach canal versus a Westchase brackish backwater. Each gets a different design.
Most new boat docks in Tampa run between $25,000 and $80,000 fully built and permitted, depending on size, materials, and whether you're adding a boat lift. We provide a written, fixed-price quote after a site visit — no estimates that mysteriously grow once construction starts.
Pressure-treated wood is the workhorse of Tampa boat docks. Marine-grade lumber rated for ground contact lasts 20-25 years on Tampa Bay, costs the least up front, and can be re-stained for aesthetic refresh. Downside: requires periodic maintenance, and Tampa Bay's sun fades the color fast.
Composite decking (Trex, AZEK, TimberTech) is the premium pick for waterfront homes in Tampa. No splinters, no staining, no fading, and a 25-30+ year warranty. Costs 30-50% more than pressure-treated wood but eliminates virtually all maintenance.
Aluminum framing with composite or aluminum decking is the top-of-the-line option Tampa dock builders recommend for high-end waterfront properties. Won't rot, won't corrode, won't rust. Premium price tag matched by 50+ year structural life.
Week 1: Site visit, water depth survey, discussion of your boat and use patterns, written quote within 48 hours of the visit.
Weeks 2-3: Contract signed, deposit collected, materials ordered, permit applications submitted to Hillsborough County and FDEP.
Weeks 4-12: Permitting in progress. We send status updates and handle any agency comebacks or revisions.
Weeks 12-14: Once permits issue, we schedule construction. Most residential docks take 1-3 weeks of actual on-site work.
Final week: Punch-list walkthrough with you, warranty paperwork signed, final payment, and we stay on call for anything that comes up over the next several years.
Service Area: New boat dock construction across Tampa, Davis Islands, Apollo Beach, Riverview, Westchase, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Safety Harbor, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs and everywhere in between Hillsborough and Pinellas County.
Most residential boat docks in Tampa Bay run $25,000-$80,000 fully built and permitted. A basic 4x60 ft pressure-treated wood dock starts around $25,000. Composite decking adds 30-50%. Adding a boat lift adds another $8,000-$18,000. Multi-slip docks, T-docks, and L-docks scale up from there.
Plan on 8-16 weeks from signed contract to finished dock. Permitting through Hillsborough County and FDEP is the long pole — typically 6-10 weeks. Actual construction is fast: 1-3 weeks for most residential builds once materials are staged.
Most new docks require permits from Hillsborough County (or your local county) plus FDEP for any work below mean high water. Larger docks, navigable waters, and projects affecting seagrass also require USACE permits. We handle all permitting in-house — you don't fill out a single form.
Yes — and most clients do. Adding a lift during the original build is cheaper than retrofitting later because we can design the dock layout, piling spec, and electrical rough-in around the lift from day one. Capacities from 4,000 lb to 30,000 lb available.
Not at all. We've worked with first-time waterfront buyers, lifelong boaters, and everyone in between. Part of our job as Tampa dock builders is walking you through what you actually need versus what's overkill. Free consultation — no pressure.
Most clients combine multiple services in one project. Bundling saves money and consolidates permitting.