Waterfront project guides
PrivateDock has 8 guides on private docks, boat lifts and residential marine construction, grouped by country.
General
- How to choose a dock builder or marine contractor
Check site experience, insurance, permits and written scope before you choose a contractor.
- Compare dock and lift brands by project fit
Compare EZ Dock, Candock, ShoreMaster and ShoreStation without treating brand as design approval.
- Private dock costs: compare product prices and installed scope
Published US and Canadian kit prices, quote-only UK and Australian examples, and a worksheet for the full installed scope.
- Maintain a private dock and boat lift
Build a service log around the installed system and local conditions.
- Dock permits: map the approvals before design
Separate land rights, marine permission, habitat review and construction approval.
- Does a private dock add resale value?
Assess legal use, local buyer demand and future costs before you assume a resale gain.
- Questions to ask before a dock or lift quote
Use a clear question list to expose missing scope and reduce contract disputes.
- Dock design ideas for a residential waterfront
Plan boarding, access and service before you add furniture or finishes.
Published by PrivateDock. How we check each marine contractor.