How much does it cost to put in a Boat Dock?

Building a dock should not in any way be considered to be a small-scale project because of its very extensive demands. It is a project which requires a lot of planning and accurate decision making for its success. During the process of setting up the dock, you must make decisions on this such as the type of material used and the budget. You also need to keep in mind other factors such as inspections, permits and so on. All these factors will still come to play and affect the overall cost of the process.

All the costs that are involved in the building of a boat dick are variable. As such, you can set up a boat dock for as low as $1,400 to as high as $7,000. Assembled docks sometimes cost as low as $1,000 while setting up high-quality permanent docks could have costs extending into thousands of dollars. Other underlying factors that affect the cost of setup include the climate, means of installation, depth of water, etc. However, the biggest influence on the amount to be spent on the dock is the type of dock in question. Different dock types determine the cost of huge chunks of the project.

Floating Docks- Floating docks are constructed by placing deckings on floating barrels or drums. These floaters have a maximum amount of weight which they can carry. On average, a floating dock is meant to cost between $20 to $35 per square foot.

Pilling Docks- These are constructed by placing pilings into the lake bed. The decking is then connected on this pilings to create a stable dock. It costs between $20 to $40 per square foot.

Pipe Docks- This is a cheaper version of the piling docks which utilizes pipes instead of wood pilings. These pipes are used to support the decking. Installation of an assembled pipe dick would cost about $3,000.

Crib Docks. These are constructed by filling a large container with rocks and then the decking is placed on this container. These docks are among the most expensive and are unsuited to deep water.

Suspension Docks- These docks are constructed to hang over the water surface like a suspension bridge. It is held in place by anchorage and cable.