Boat Lifts & Kayak Launches
All types of boat lifts plus custom kayak and paddleboard launches—leave it where you park it.
Authorized Hurricane Dealer
Boat Lift Repair & Service in Charleston, SC
Boat lift repair, service and replacement for motors, cables, cradles and pilings, from an authorized Hurricane dealer.
Licensed, bonded & insuredAuthorized Hurricane dealerCharleston's Choice 2025 & 2026
Charleston Dock Doctors
Boat Lift Repair From an Authorized Hurricane Dealer
A boat lift works hard in salt water: motors, gearboxes, cables, pulleys and cradles take every tide, storm and launch. Charleston Dock Doctors is an approved, authorized Hurricane boat lift dealer, and we repair, service and replace lifts for homeowners, HOAs and marinas across the greater Charleston area. When a lift is stuck, slow, noisy or uneven, we find out why (the lift itself, the power to it, or the pilings and beams holding it) and fix the problem at the source.
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.
Boat Lift Problems We Fix
- Lift won’t raise, drifts down, or runs slowly
- Frayed or rusted cables and worn pulleys
- Motor, gearbox and switch problems
- Bunks, cradles and guide posts
- Leaning pilings or beams under the lift
- Lift replacement and upgrades, including Hurricane lifts
When Repair Stops Making Sense
If the frame is badly corroded, the drive is original and failing, or the pilings can’t carry the load, replacement can cost less over the coming years than repeated repairs. We will lay out both options. Because we are a Hurricane dealer and a dock builder, we can handle a new lift and the pilings it needs in one project. See Boat Lifts & Kayak Launches.
Read Boat Lift Maintenance in Salt Water: A Practical Checklist and Boat Lift Cost in Charleston: What Drives the Price.
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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Boat Lift Work Around Charleston
Boat lifts installed and serviced on docks across the Lowcountry.
FAQs
Boat Lift 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 often should a boat lift be serviced?
In salt water, inspect cables, pulleys and fasteners every few months and have the lift serviced at least once a year, more often if you use it daily. See Boat Lift Maintenance in Salt Water: A Practical Checklist.
Why is my boat lift raising unevenly?
Uneven lifting usually points to cable stretch or wear, a slipping drive, or a problem with the beams or pilings. Stop using it and have it checked; an uneven load stresses every part of the lift.
Do you service lifts other than Hurricane?
We handle lift sales, installation, and repair across the greater Charleston area. Tell us your lift’s make and model and we will let you know what we can do.
Can you replace the pilings under my lift?
Yes. We are dock builders too, so pilings, beams and the lift can be handled together.
What should I do with my lift before a hurricane?
Plan ahead: decide whether the boat comes out of the water, follow your lift manufacturer’s storm guidance, and check pilings and pile height before the season. See Preparing Your Dock for a Hurricane.
Other Services
Other Services
At Charleston Dock Doctors, every project is built strong, fast, and made to last. Licensed, bonded, insured, and community trusted.
Dock Repair
Forensic repairs to pilings, framing, decking, gangways, and floats that fix the root problem.
Maintenance & Repairs
Re-decking, leveling, pile extensions, and storm prep that extend the life of docks, piers, and seawalls.
Floating Docks & Fingers
Custom floating docks and boarding fingers that meet you at water level—platforms, gangways, ladders, and bumper rails.
Related Reading
Boat Lift Repair Across the Lowcountry
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