Every custom dock build starts with a detailed plan — platform size, walkway width, post spacing, railing, and lighting all mapped out before a single post goes in the water. As a custom dock builder and dock contractor, I design each dock to fit the site, the water depth, and how the family actually uses the lake.
Piling by piling, this dock construction shows the framing and support posts going in before decking is installed. This is the pier construction and boat dock construction work behind every finished dock — the part that determines whether a dock lasts one season or several decades on the water.
The finished boat dock, complete with composite decking, black-baluster railing, and solar post cap lighting — a custom dock built for boating, swimming, and evenings on the water. If you’re searching for a dock builder or a dock contractor near your home, I would be honored to work with you.
This dock was completed with a spacious 20′ × 20′ main platform, providing plenty of room for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the water.
The structure is framed with joists spaced 12 inches on center for exceptional strength and long-term durability. The walkway measures 4 feet wide (outside post to outside post), creating a comfortable path to the main platform.
The finished dock features premium Trex composite decking for a beautiful, low-maintenance surface that resists fading, staining, and rot. An outside band board wraps both sides of the dock for a clean, finished appearance, while 4×4 handrail posts with spindle railings provide both safety and a timeless design.