Landscaping and Outdoors
Docks and Waterfront: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every docks and waterfront job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Verified August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Dock InstallationTypical $22,000 · Marine contractor · DIY 1/5 | $8,000 – $60,000 |
|---|---|
| Dock ReplacementTypical $22,000 · Marine contractor · DIY 1/5 | $8,000 – $60,000 |
| Dock RepairTypical $4,840 · Marine contractor · DIY 1/5 | $1,760 – $13,200 |
| Boat Lift InstallationTypical $14,000 · Marine contractor · DIY 1/5 | $6,000 – $32,000 |
| Boat Lift ReplacementTypical $14,000 · Marine contractor · DIY 1/5 | $6,000 – $32,000 |
| Boat Lift MaintenanceTypical $1,680 · Marine contractor · DIY 1/5 | $720 – $3,840 |
| Seawall ReplacementTypical $45,000 · Marine contractor · DIY 1/5 | $15,000 – $120,000 |
| Seawall RepairTypical $9,900 · Marine contractor · DIY 1/5 | $3,300 – $26,400 |
Dock
Dock InstallationTypical $22,000 · Tier 2Dock ReplacementTypical $22,000 · Tier 2Dock RepairTypical $4,840 · Tier 2
Variants: Wood · Composite · Floating · Piling