Tampa Bay · 5–10 working days
Dock Repair & Rebuild
How much does dock repair cost in the Tampa Bay area?
Typical range
$45–$95
per square foot
Field time
5–10 working days
after permitting
Coverage
12 submarkets
Hillsborough & Pasco
What are the warning signs you need dock repair?
- Pilings that move when pushed or show marine borer damage at the waterline
- Springy or cupped decking boards
- Rusted or missing joist hangers and through-bolts
- Dock frame out of level by more than 1 inch across the span
How the work is actually done
- 1
Structural walk
Every piling sounded, every connection checked, with photos of what actually needs replacing.
- 2
Scope & permit
Repair-in-kind scoping keeps most dock work in the simplest permit path.
- 3
Piling & framing
New pilings jetted and set, stringers replaced with stainless connectors.
- 4
Deck & hardware
Composite or treated decking, new cleats, bumpers and ladder installed.
Materials & specifications
- Piling
- 2.5 CCA-treated southern yellow pine, 8"–10" butt
- Jet depth
- 10–16 ft below mudline in bay sand
- Fasteners
- 316 stainless or hot-dip galvanized ASTM A153
- Live load design
- 40–60 PSF residential
- Composite decking
- Rated to 165°F surface, 25-year fade warranty
Included with every job
- Licensed & insured marine contractor
- Permit filing handled for you
- Written measured scope
- Workmanship warranty in writing
Questions
Dock Repair FAQs
How much does it cost to replace a dock piling?
$900 to $2,200 per piling in the Tampa Bay area, driven mostly by barge access. Land-accessible canal docks fall at the low end; open-bay docks requiring a barge fall at the high end.
How long do wood docks last in Tampa Bay?
20 to 30 years for 2.5 CCA-treated pilings and 12 to 18 years for treated decking. Marine borers are the limiting factor in warm brackish water, not rot.
Can you repair a dock without replacing the pilings?
Yes. If the pilings sound solid and are plumb, deck and framing replacement alone typically saves 40 to 55 percent versus a full rebuild.
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Get a measured dock repair quote
Tell us the length of your wall or the size of your dock and we'll have a local crew out to measure it.