Most floating boat docks cost between $20 and $35 per square foot and typically require less square footage than a piling dock.įloating boat docks automatically rise and fall according to the lake level.
The structure floats on the water’s surface but is large and stable enough to serve as a boat dock.įloating docks have the advantages of versatility and lower cost. These consist of an anchored, floating platform of large, airtight drums, onto which a wooden platform is built. Floating Dock Photo courtesy of Playstar Inc.įloating docks cost less than piling docks, and are much more versatile.
They can also serve as fishing piers or just a place to plant your lawn chair and catch some rays. Piling docks work well if you have a larger boat. Piling docks also cannot rise or fall with the level of the lake. The main downside for piling docks is cost, both of installation and maintenance. Homeowners can build them in high-flow areas such as rivers and streams, since piling docks are less likely to be washed away by floodwaters. Piling docks have the advantage of stability and strength. Factors such as lake depth, climate and local regulations can increase or decrease the cost of installation. Piling docks typically cost $20-$40 per square foot, depending on the installation. The frame is then attached to the pilings, forming a sturdy, wooden walkway. Piling docks are built by driving heavy wooden beams known as “pilings” (think telephone poles, but shorter) deep into the bed of the lake. When most people imagine a dock on the lake, they envision a piling dock. Piling Dock Photo courtesy of BuildingProductsPlus.
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