Building a boat dock costs $4,074 to $26,021 for most homeowners, with Angi publishing a $15,048 national average from 178 reported projects.1 HomeAdvisor publishes the same average and normal range, and both give an overall span of $1,000 to $65,000.2 Fixr separately publishes a $15,000 national average for a 360 sq. ft. stationary L-shaped wood dock with a cedar deck, within a $7,000 to $25,000 average range.3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Angi figures are from a 2026 guide updated September 2026, HomeAdvisor figures are from a 2025-data guide updated June 2026, and Fixr figures are from a guide updated January 2025. Your price depends on dock type, size, materials, water conditions, and site prep.
$15,048
national average (Angi)
$4,074–$26,021
typical range (Angi)
$15,000
national average (Fixr, 2025)
$7,000–$25,000
average range (Fixr, 2025)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (updated Sep 2026) | $15,048 national average from 178 verified projects; most pay $4,074 – $26,021; overall span $1,000 – $65,000; $15 – $40 per sq. ft. | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor – matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | $15,048 average; $4,074 – $26,021 normal range; overall span $1,000 – $65,000 | Matches Angi at the headline; sibling relationship disclosed |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $15,000 national average for a 360 sq. ft. stationary L wood dock with cedar deck; $7,000 – $25,000 average range; $1,800 low end (120 sq. ft. floating softwood) to $65,000 high end (cantilevered articulating) | Separately published from the figures above, with no shared sourcing stated |
Cost by dock type (per sq. ft.)
| Dock type | Cost per sq. ft. | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Floating | $15 – $40 | Angi/Fixr (matching) |
| Floating | $15 – $35 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Piling | $20 – $40 | Angi/HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Pipe | $20 – $40 | Angi/Fixr (matching) |
| Pipe | $1,000 – $10,000 total (prefabricated aluminum) | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Wheel-in / roll-in | $25 – $35 | Fixr (2025) |
| Crib | $50 – $100 | Angi (2026) |
| Crib | $30 – $50 | Fixr (2025) |
| Lift-up | $30 – $50 | Fixr (2025) |
| Modular | $40 – $50 | Fixr (2025) |
| Suspension | $60 – $120 | Angi (2026) |
| Suspension | $50 – $100 | Fixr (2025) |
Matching rows are separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing. Rows that differ, and HomeAdvisor’s total-priced pipe dock, are kept separate rather than compared directly. HomeAdvisor also notes a prefabricated aluminum floating dock starting at $750, and Fixr puts prefab docks at $1,000 to $3,000.
All-in cost by dock type (Angi, 2026)
| Dock type | Average all-in cost |
|---|---|
| Floating | $3,000 – $17,500 |
| Piling | $4,000 – $20,000 |
| Pipe | $1,500 – $7,500 |
| Crib | $10,000 – $50,000 |
| Suspension | $5,000 – $25,000 |
HomeAdvisor publishes the same $10,000 to $50,000 range for a crib dock – separately published figures with no shared sourcing stated.
Cost by dock size (Angi & Fixr, matching)
| Size | Average cost (labor included) |
|---|---|
| 120 sq. ft. | $1,800 – $4,800 |
| 150 sq. ft. | $2,250 – $6,000 |
| 180 sq. ft. | $2,700 – $7,200 |
| 210 sq. ft. | $3,150 – $8,400 |
| 240 sq. ft. | $3,600 – $9,600 |
| 300 sq. ft. | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| 360 sq. ft. | $5,400 – $14,400 |
| 420 sq. ft. | $6,300 – $16,800 |
| 480 sq. ft. | $7,200 – $19,200 |
| 540 sq. ft. | $8,100 – $21,600 |
Fixr publishes all ten rows; Angi publishes the 120, 210, 420, and 540 sq. ft. rows at identical figures. The pages state no shared sourcing. HomeAdvisor publishes a different size table (for example, $1,800 to $4,200 for 120 sq. ft. and $8,100 to $18,900 for 540 sq. ft.), kept separate rather than compared directly.
Cost by decking material (per sq. ft.)
| Material | Cost per sq. ft. | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated wood | $20 – $70 | Angi/Fixr (matching) |
| Composite / synthetic wood | $90 – $175 | Angi/Fixr (matching) |
| Aluminum | $25 – $75 | Angi/Fixr (matching) |
| PVC / plastic | $15 – $60 | Angi/Fixr (matching) |
| Concrete | $200 – $500 | Angi/Fixr (matching) |
| Pine | $15 – $50 | Fixr (2025) |
| Cedar | $20 – $60 | Fixr (2025) |
| Vinyl | $20 – $70 | Fixr (2025) |
| Hardwood (ipe, tigerwood, garapa) | $30 – $90 | Fixr (2025) |
| Cedar (materials only) | from $4 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Exotic hardwoods (materials only) | up to $25 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Composite or aluminum (materials only) | $30 – $40 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Concrete (materials only) | $150 – $300 per linear ft. | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
The Angi and Fixr rows are installed prices per square foot; HomeAdvisor’s rows are materials only, a different scope. Matching rows state no shared sourcing; the two scopes are not compared directly. Without labor, Fixr puts dock materials at $4 to $35 per sq. ft. for most options and $50 to $300 per sq. ft. for concrete.
Labor
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly labor | $40 – $110 per hour | Angi (2026) |
| Installation labor | about $30 per sq. ft.; hourly rates up to $50 | Fixr (2025) |
| Labor share | roughly half the total budget | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Carpenters | $75 – $125 per hour | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Structural engineers (complex designs) | $70 – $250 per hour | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
Different pricing structures per publisher, kept as separately published figures rather than compared directly. Fixr gives a worked example: a 6-by-30-foot dock at about $30 per sq. ft. of labor comes to roughly $5,400. Fixr puts the build at several days to four weeks.
Add-ons and related structures
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Old dock removal | $250 – $1,000 | Angi/Fixr (matching) |
| Dock bumpers | $80 – $175 each | Angi/Fixr (matching) |
| Boat lift | $2,000 – $20,000, averaging $8,000 | Angi/Fixr (matching) |
| Boat lift | $1,000 – $15,000 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Covered dock (wooden) | from $12,000 | Angi/Fixr (matching) |
| Covered dock | average $19,500 – $39,700 | Fixr (2025) |
| Fabric dock cover | $1,500 – $8,000 | Angi (2026) |
| Electrical wiring | $6 – $8 per linear ft. | Angi/Fixr (matching) |
| Electrician for dock lighting | $40 – $100 per hour | Angi/Fixr (matching) |
| Electrical hookup | $1,000 – $4,000 | Angi (2026) |
| Water hookup | $800 – $2,500 | Angi (2026) |
| Storage box or locker | $250 – $2,000 | Angi (2026) |
| Fish cleaning station | $800 – $1,500 | Angi (2026) |
| Kayak or paddleboard rack | $150 – $800 | Angi (2026) |
| Swim ladder and safety rails | $150 – $900 | Angi (2026) |
| Dock ladder | $100 – $600 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Dock ladder | $200 – $800 | Fixr (2025) |
| Drums or floats | $75 – $400 each | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Ramp | $500 – $1,000+ | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Ramp | $1,200 – $4,500 | Fixr (2025) |
| Mooring whips | $300 – $500 each | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Mooring whips | $250 – $600 | Fixr (2025) |
| Boathouse | $10,000 – $50,000+ | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Boathouse (added to a dock build) | $15,000 – $20,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| Double-decker dock | $15,000 – $50,000, averaging $30,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| Seawall / bulkhead | $150 – $600 per linear ft. | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Seawall | $150 – $800 per linear ft. | Fixr (2025) |
| Periodic inspection | $50 – $100 | Fixr (2025) |
Matching rows are separately published figures with no shared sourcing stated; rows that differ are kept separate rather than compared directly.
Repairs and ongoing costs
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dock repairs | $200 – $4,000 | Angi (2026) |
| Dock repair average | $3,215 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Repairs by material | $3 – $250 per sq. ft. | Fixr (2025) |
| Annual maintenance | $300 – $1,200 | Angi (2026) |
| Replacement decking | $4 – $300 per sq. ft. | Fixr (2025) |
| Replacement floats | $150 – $200 | Fixr (2025) |
| Frame repairs | $150 – $500 | Fixr (2025) |
| Replacement pilings or pipes | $300 – $1,600 per piece | Fixr (2025) |
| Insurance premium increase after installation | $50 – $300 per year | Angi (2026) |
Angi also notes permit and inspection fees for a new build running from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on location and scope.
Dock vs. similar projects (Fixr, 2025)
| Project | Average cost (labor included) |
|---|---|
| Deck (land structure) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Boat dock | $7,000 – $25,000 |
| Boat slip | $1,000 – $5,000 |
| Pier | $45,000 – $75,000 |
Related guides
Deck Cost
Deck Repair Cost
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All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does It Cost to Build a Dock? (2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does Building a Dock Cost? (2025 data)
3. Fixr — Cost to Build a Dock (2025)