Floating Docks & Fingers
Custom floating docks and boarding fingers that meet you at water level—platforms, gangways, ladders, and bumper rails.
Service Area
Dock Builders in Isle of Palms, SC
Docks, floating docks, boat lifts and dune walkways on Hamlin Creek, the Intracoastal Waterway and Breach Inlet.
Licensed, bonded & insuredAuthorized Hurricane dealerCharleston's Choice 2025 & 2026
Charleston Dock Doctors
Docks, Seawalls & Boat Lifts in Isle of Palms
Isle of Palms waterfront splits between the ocean side and the back side. Behind the island, Hamlin Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway are lined with private docks, floating docks and boat lifts; on the beach side, dune walkways carry you over the sand to the water. Salt, sun and storm wind are harder on structures here than almost anywhere in the Lowcountry.
Charleston Dock Doctors builds and repairs docks, floating docks and walkways across the island and installs and services boat lifts as an authorized Hurricane dealer. Hardware and fasteners matter more on the island, so we use stainless or hot-dipped hardware selected to last in saltwater.
Waterways We Work On
Hamlin Creek, Intracoastal Waterway, Breach Inlet, Morgan Creek.
Permits & Approvals
Isle of Palms projects need City of Isle of Palms review, and work over tidal water, marsh or dunes needs state approval. We help you through the process.
What We Build Most in Isle of Palms
Floating docks and boat lifts on Hamlin Creek and the Waterway, dune walkways, and storm-damage repairs.
Our Services
Marine Construction Services in Isle of Palms
Elevated Piers & Pierheads
Long elevated piers over the marsh to the waterline, capped with custom pierheads, railings, and lighting.
Boat Lifts & Kayak Launches
All types of boat lifts plus custom kayak and paddleboard launches—leave it where you park it.
Seawalls, Pond Walls & Bulkheads
Marine walls that fight erosion and reclaim ground along ponds, rivers, and tidal zones across the Lowcountry.
Dock Repair
Forensic repairs to pilings, framing, decking, gangways, and floats that fix the root problem.
Boat Lift Repair & Service
Repairs and service for lift motors, cables, cradles, switches, and the pilings that carry them.
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.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
JP and his Charleston Dock Doctors rebuilt our floating dock and replaced the worn gangway boards with new composite WEARdeck. His crew worked late to finish on time, and the cost was substantially less than the next closest bid.
The best contractors I have ever dealt with. On time, reasonable price, job done quick, and they cleaned up after themselves. Zero complaints, and I will recommend them to everyone I know.
I cannot express enough how organized and determined JP and his team were. They worked around the tide and weather and completed the job to a high standard. Highly recommend.
FAQs
Isle of Palms Dock Questions
Other Areas We Serve
Do you build dune walkways on Isle of Palms?
Yes. Elevated walkways over dunes and marsh are part of our boardwalk and walkway work.
Can you install a boat lift on Hamlin Creek?
Yes. We size the lift and pilings to your boat, the water depth at low tide and the existing dock.
What hardware do you use near the ocean?
Stainless or hot-dipped hardware selected to last in saltwater, plus marine-grade lumber or composite decking.
Free Estimate
Get a Free Estimate in Isle of Palms
Tell us about your project and we will get you a fast, detailed estimate.
Call Us Anytime
843-224-2653Hours
Mon – Fri: 7 am to 6 pm & Sat 9 am to 3 pm