Cost Data · Updated June 2026

Dock & Pier Building Cost in 2026

Aggregated price ranges across 1 U.S. cities, normalized to per dock. National average for a typical project: $13,104–$25,560.

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National price range by project size

Low–mid–high cost in USD per dock.

Floating dockBasic floating platform

$3,172–$8,412

Piling dockFixed pier with decking

$9,516–$21,030

Dock + lift / boathouseFull waterfront setup

$23,790–$42,060

Dock & Pier Building cost by city

Typical mid-tier project price range. Click a city for full local context, factors, and provider availability.

City	State	Small	Medium	Large	Local page
Wilmington	NC	$4,368–$10,224	$13,104–$25,560	$32,760–$51,120	Wilmington →

What drives dock & pier building cost up or down

•Dock type (floating/piling)
•Size & decking
•Boat lift / boathouse
•Permitting

Methodology

Cost ranges on this page reflect typical pricing for dock & pier building projects across the 1 U.S. metro markets where Hire Local Crew operates. Numbers are normalized to per dock and represent the 25th–75th percentile of recent project quotes (the middle 50% of jobs).

Per-city variation (±12%) reflects local labor cost differences, materials availability, and permit complexity. Numbers exclude high-end custom work (top 10%) and extreme low-end DIY-adjacent jobs (bottom 10%) so the ranges are representative of typical homeowner experience.

For a precise estimate on your specific project, request a free quote from a local provider via the city pages linked above. Data updated quarterly.

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