A dock is the most-used part of a waterfront home — and the most exposed. We design and build custom docks engineered for Tampa Bay's tides, storms and salt, then handle the permitting so you don't have to.
Every great dock starts with a conversation about how you live on the water. A family that loads kids and coolers onto a pontoon every weekend needs something very different from an angler who wants a low-profile fishing platform, or a boater who needs deep-water access and a lift for a center console. Before we talk materials or money, we walk your shoreline, check your water depth at low tide, look at your seawall and your neighbors' structures, and learn what you want the dock to do. That conversation shapes everything that follows.
We've been building docks across St. Petersburg and the wider Tampa Bay area since 2012, and in that time we've learned that the docks that last are the ones that are designed for their exact spot — not pulled off a one-size-fits-all template. Tide range, prevailing wind, bottom composition, fetch across open water, and your home's setback from the water all change the right answer. We build for your conditions, not a generic average.
The two most common decking choices we install are pressure-treated wood and composite. Pressure-treated pine and marine lumber are time-tested, budget-friendly, and easy to repair board-by-board down the road. Composite decking costs more up front but shrugs off salt, sun and rot, never needs sealing, and stays splinter-free for bare feet — a real advantage in our climate. Many of our clients choose a hybrid: composite on the walking surface where comfort and low maintenance matter most, with treated lumber for the substructure. We'll lay out the honest trade-offs in your written quote so you can decide with eyes open.
Whatever decking you choose, the bones of the dock matter more than the surface. We set proper pilings to the correct depth, use galvanized or stainless marine-grade fasteners and connectors throughout, and build framing that won't rack or sag when a storm pushes water up underneath it. Cutting corners on hardware is how a dock fails early — so we don't.
A dock can be a simple straight walkway to deep water, or it can be the centerpiece of your backyard. Depending on your goals and your permit envelope, we build and integrate:
Waterfront construction in Pinellas County means dealing with the City of St. Petersburg, the county, and in many cases state and environmental agencies. Setbacks, dock length limits, seagrass surveys and submerged-land considerations all come into play. This is exactly where a lot of homeowners get stuck. We've walked this path hundreds of times — we prepare the drawings, submit the applications, and shepherd your project through approval so it's built legally and passes inspection the first time.
After your free on-site estimate, we deliver a written, itemized quote — no vague "we'll see" numbers. Once you approve it, we handle permitting, schedule the build, and keep you updated as we go. On build days our own crew does the work; we don't hand your project to rotating subcontractors who've never seen your shoreline. When we're done, we haul off old material, clean the site, and walk the finished dock with you so you know exactly what you're getting and how to care for it.
The result is a dock that fits your life, stands up to the bay, and adds real value to your waterfront home. If you're ready to talk through ideas — or you just want a ballpark number — call us at (813) 819-7464 or request a free quote online. We're happy to take a look at photos you text over and give you honest direction before anyone ever steps on your property.
Dock cost depends on length, water depth, decking material and features like lifts or roofs. Smaller wood docks start lower, while long composite docks with a covered slip and lift run considerably more. We give you a written, itemized quote after a free site visit so there are no surprises.
Almost always, yes. Docks in Pinellas County typically require city/county permitting and may involve state submerged-land and environmental review. We prepare the drawings and handle the permit applications as part of our service.
Once permitted, most residential docks are built in a matter of days to a couple of weeks depending on size and complexity. Permitting timelines vary, so we set expectations clearly up front.
Composite resists rot, salt and sun and needs far less maintenance, making it a strong long-term choice in our climate. Quality pressure-treated wood still performs well and costs less up front. We'll compare both for your specific dock.
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