Maintenance & Repairs
Re-decking, leveling, pile extensions, and storm prep that extend the life of docks, piers, and seawalls.
Dock Repair
Dock Repair in Charleston, SC
Forensic dock and pier repairs that fix the root problem: pilings, framing, decking, gangways and floats.
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Charleston Dock Doctors
Dock Repairs That Fix the Cause, Not the Symptom
A sagging walkway, a pierhead that sways, a floating dock that lists at low tide: each one is a symptom. Charleston Dock Doctors finds the cause (a rotted pile, a failed connection, a waterlogged float, a gangway hinge pulling loose) and repairs that, so you aren't paying for the same fix twice. We repair docks, piers, pierheads, gangways and floating docks across Charleston, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Johns Island and the surrounding Lowcountry, whether we built them or not.
At Charleston Dock Doctors, every project is built strong, fast, and made to last. Licensed, bonded, insured, and community trusted.
Detailed. Honest. Fast. We match the structure to your site, tides, and goals before work begins.
Common Dock Repairs
- Rotted, cracked or leaning pilings: sistering, extensions and replacement
- Sagging stringers, joists and failed connections
- Loose, cupped or rotten decking and railings
- Gangway hinges, rollers and transition plates
- Waterlogged or damaged floats on floating docks
- Storm damage assessment and repair
Repair or Replace? An Honest Answer
Lumber docks in the Charleston area typically give 15 to 20 years before major repairs or replacement. Past that point, spot repairs can turn into a cycle: fix one pile and the next one goes. We will tell you when repair makes sense and when you are better served by rebuilding. HOAs and homeowners call us to gut-check proposals for exactly that reason.
Read Dock Repair vs. Replacement: How to Tell, Dock Piling Repair & Replacement and Repairs That Almost Never Work: Hard Truths From the Tidal Zone.
How It Works
Our Process
Site visit & honest assessment
We walk the site, read the water and the existing structure, and tell you straight whether to repair, rebuild or start new.
Design, scope & permits
We size the structure to your tides, soil and goals, put the scope in writing, and guide you through permitting with the relevant agencies.
Built around the tides
Our crew schedules pile driving and framing around tides and weather, keeps the site tidy, and keeps you updated as work moves.
Walkthrough & care
We walk the finished work with you and explain what to watch for so it lasts through Charleston salt, sun and storms.
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Dock Repairs We Have Completed
Re-decking, piling work, leveling and rebuilds on docks around Charleston.
FAQs
Dock Repair Questions
A few of the questions we hear most often. Have another? Reach out and we'll be glad to help.
More questions? See our general FAQs →How do I know if my dock pilings need repair?
Look for pilings that lean, move when you push on them, feel soft at the waterline or mudline, or show marine-borer damage. Movement in the walkway is usually the first sign. See Dock Piling Repair & Replacement.
Can you repair a dock you didn't build?
Yes. We handle forensic repairs and rebuilds as well as new work, no matter who built the original dock.
Do dock repairs need a permit?
Like-for-like repairs are often simpler to approve than new construction, but the rules depend on the scope and your location. We will let you know what applies.
What should I do after storm damage?
Stay off any section that has shifted, take photos, and call us when it is safe. We will assess the damage, make the structure safe where we can and plan the repair. See Preparing Your Dock for a Hurricane.
Is it worth repairing an old dock?
Sometimes. It comes down to the pilings and framing. See Dock Repair vs. Replacement: How to Tell.
Other Services
Other Services
At Charleston Dock Doctors, every project is built strong, fast, and made to last. Licensed, bonded, insured, and community trusted.
Boat Lift Repair & Service
Repairs and service for lift motors, cables, cradles, switches, and the pilings that carry them.
Tear-out & Demolition
Quick, careful removal of failed docks and seawalls, preserving as much yard space as possible—including hazardous old materials.
Floating Docks & Fingers
Custom floating docks and boarding fingers that meet you at water level—platforms, gangways, ladders, and bumper rails.
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