Dock Construction & Repair: Built Right for Gulf Coast Waters

Building a new dock? Need to make repairs to an existing dock to make it more sturdy? Either way, Deep South Marine Restoration is at your service with our repair and dock piling wrap capabilities. Custom boat docks are built or restored by professional dock builders for each Louisiana or Gulf Coast property owner. We complete all boat dock repairs so they are built to last. Your dock can be constructed using a number of materials all designed to make it more appealing and durable.

Additional protective offerings such as dock piling repair are also available to enhance the overall look and durability of the your dock. Docks also require regular maintenance. We'll help you to keep your dock clean and inspect all planks for splinters and cracks. We'll also provide maintenance services to seal wood docks, inspect the underwater platform, remove plants and animals, repair wood platforms, treat and repair metal platforms, replace damaged platforms, and replace hardware.

Complete Dock Construction and Repair Services

Deep South Marine Restoration offers comprehensive dock construction and repair services for residential and commercial waterfront properties throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Texas. Every project begins with a free on-site inspection and honest assessment.

New Dock Construction

We design and build dock systems appropriate for your waterway, vessel, and usage requirements. All new construction incorporates our patent-pending piling protection system from day one — meaning your new dock's structural pilings are protected before the first biological attack can occur.

Dock Repair Services

• Decking replacement and repair
• Piling assessment and protection (wrap + encapsulation)
• Cross brace repair and reinforcement
• Hardware replacement (bolts, brackets, cleats, bumpers)
• Storm damage assessment and repair
• Structural reinforcement for aging dock systems

Storm Damage Specialists

After hurricanes and tropical storms, our crews respond quickly to assess and repair dock damage throughout the Gulf Coast. We understand the urgency of restoring waterfront access and work efficiently to get your dock back in service. We can also provide damage documentation to support insurance claims.

Dock Maintenance Checklist

Routine maintenance significantly extends dock life and prevents costly repairs. We recommend inspecting and addressing the following on a regular basis:

• Seal exposed wood surfaces — decking, stringers, and ledgers are vulnerable to UV and moisture cycling. Re-sealing prolongs wood life in exposed above-waterline areas.
• Inspect planking and decking — check for soft spots, cracking, or loose fasteners that indicate rot or structural failure.
• Examine hardware — bolts, brackets, cleats, and tie-down hardware corrode in salt air. Inspect annually and replace any corroded hardware before it fails under load.
• Remove plants and animals — clear algae, barnacles, and marine growth from piling surfaces, dock undersides, and around float hardware. Growth conceals damage and accelerates deterioration.
• Check piling surfaces below waterline — use a probe or dive inspection to look for soft spots, boring holes, and hourglass-shaped erosion in the tidal zone. Schedule professional inspection every 2–3 years for unprotected pilings.
• Inspect cross braces — diagonal cross bracing provides lateral stability; check for damage, missing hardware, and biological attack.
• Evaluate bulkheads — check for bowing, seeping, or shifting. Early repair is far less expensive than replacement.