How long does a typical dock repair take?

Most repairs, from a few damaged boards to hardware and bracing work, are completed in one to three days. Larger structural repairs involving pilings can take a week or more depending on permitting.

Do I need a permit to repair my dock?

Minor in-kind repairs (replacing like-for-like decking or hardware) typically don't require a new permit, but structural work — new pilings, footprint changes, or rebuilding damaged sections — usually does. We handle permitting as part of the project.

Dock Services

Dock Repair

From a handful of soft boards to a full structural refit, our dock repair crews diagnose the real problem — not just the visible symptom — before we start work, so you're not paying to patch the same issue twice.

Signs You Need This

Signs You Need Dock Repair

Soft, spongy, or visibly rotted decking boards
Loose, wobbling, or leaning pilings
Rusted, corroded, or missing hardware and fasteners
Gaps forming between the dock and the seawall or shoreline
Cracked or shifting support posts and cross-bracing
Visible marine borer damage on untreated wood pilings

Our Process

How It Works

1
Structural inspection
We assess pilings, framing, hardware, and decking to separate cosmetic wear from structural risk.
2
Written scope & estimate
You get a line-item repair plan and cost estimate before any work begins — no surprise change orders.
3
Targeted repair
We replace only what's failed, matching materials and fasteners rated for brackish and saltwater exposure.
4
Final walkthrough
We inspect the completed repair with you and note anything worth monitoring going forward.

Benefits

Why Invest in Dock Repair

Extends the usable life of your existing dock without a full rebuild
Addresses safety hazards before they become liability issues
Uses marine-grade, corrosion-resistant hardware built for Florida saltwater
Typically completed in days, not weeks

Cost

What It Costs

Typical Range

$400 – $6,000+ per repair project

What affects the price:

Extent of decking, framing, or piling damage
Wood vs. composite vs. aluminum materials
Water depth and structure accessibility
Whether hardware or full sections need replacement

Service Areas

Dock Repair Near You

Jacksonville Jacksonville Beach Atlantic Beach Neptune Beach Ponte Vedra Beach Palm Valley St. Augustine St. Augustine Beach Palm Coast Flagler Beach Fernandina Beach Amelia Island Orange Park Fleming Island Green Cove Springs

FAQ

Dock Repair Questions

In most cases, yes. If the pilings and main structural frame are sound, we can replace decking, bracing, and hardware without a full rebuild. A full replacement only makes sense once the underlying structure itself has failed.

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