Build a new floating dock
Coordinate flotation, framing, decking, restraint, gangway, boarding, and the shore connection around the site and use.
Waterfront access that moves with the water
Floating Dock Builder in Myrtle Beach
Build a new floating dock or repair an existing system around Myrtle Beach water levels, wake, shoreline access, boating, fishing, and property use.
New installation, repair, and replacement
Start with the water, the boat, and the route between them.
A floating dock is a coordinated access system designed to remain useful as the water changes.
Waterbridge builds and repairs residential and commercial floating docks in Myrtle Beach and Horry County, including floats, framing, decking, gangways, guides, anchors, accessories, and fixed connections.
The Intracoastal Waterway, Waccamaw River, inlets, creeks, and lakes bring different depth, exposure, shoreline, and access conditions.
Repair the system you have
Trace low freeboard, uneven movement, loose connections, damaged decking, worn floats, or a binding gangway to the cause.
Replace what no longer serves the property
Compare selective replacement with a rebuild when deterioration, layout, loading, or repeated failures limit another repair.
Repair the cause, not only the symptom
A floating dock can fail at the platform, restraint, or transition.
A listing dock may have a damaged float, weakened framing, uneven loading, or a loose connection. Side movement can point to guides, anchors, brackets, or clearances.
Waterbridge checks the assembly before recommending repair or replacement so one new component does not hide another problem.
- Dock floats, freeboard, framing, decking, edges, and load distribution
- Guide piles, pile hoops, anchors, chains, cables, hinges, and hardware
- Gangway slope, rollers, landings, railings, ladders, and boarding space
- Wake, current, water range, debris, vessel clearance, and shore access
Movement is the system
A floating dock works when every connection can move as intended.
Floats carry the platform, restraint controls position, and the gangway connects moving water to shore.
Dock floats and freeboard
Quantity, placement, condition, and load affect the platform's level and freeboard.
Guides and anchoring
Piles, hoops, anchors, chains, or cables control position while allowing vertical movement.
Gangway transition
Length, slope, hinges, rollers, railings, and landings shape the fixed-to-floating route.
Boarding and boat fit
Slip width, vessel position, ladders, bumpers, cleats, and walking room shape boarding.
Residential use
Fishing, kayaks, family traffic, and storage influence layout and details.
Commercial and shared use
HOA, marina, and commercial docks bring different circulation, loading, and maintenance demands.
Choose components as one assembly
Wood docks and aluminum docks still depend on compatible details.
Materials affect weight, traction, corrosion exposure, maintenance, connections, and the supporting structure.
Frames and decking
Compare wood, aluminum, and composite options for weight, span, heat, grip, maintenance, and compatibility.
Flotation
Floats support the planned platform and use while maintaining freeboard and balanced loads.
Gangways and railings
Gangway length, slope, hinges, rollers, railings, and landings must fit the site.
Marine hardware and accessories
Fasteners, brackets, pile guides, bumpers, ladders, and cleats must suit exposure and loads.
Waterbridge floating-dock work
Four views of floating-dock access and connections.
One active Cherry Grove installation and three completed Kingfish Bay views, selected from Waterbridge's live gallery.
From concern to clear next step
A marine construction plan should start with present conditions.
Photos and ideas help start the conversation. The property assessment connects them to the water, structure, access, and likely approval requirements.
- 01
Walk the property and define the use
Review the shoreline, water, existing structures, vessel access, and problems the dock must solve.
- 02
Set the system and repair scope
Choose construction, repair, or replacement, then coordinate floats, restraint, gangway, access, and likely approvals.
- 03
Build and check every transition
Complete the work and review alignment, movement, gangway travel, boarding, hardware, and the shore-to-water route.
Waterbridge Contractors built a large floating dock and installed it on Winyah Bay. From start to finish the entire team did an outstanding job. They paid attention to details and made sure the project was done right. I highly recommend Waterbridge Contractors.
Paul B. · Winyah Bay floating dock
A finished structure is only part of the result
See the work. Then hear from the people who hired Waterbridge.
Browse the marine construction photo gallery for a closer look at finished conditions, or read customer reviews about communication, coordination, and the experience of working with the team.
Common planning questions
What waterfront owners ask before work begins.
These answers are a starting point. Site conditions and local requirements still determine the right scope.
Is a floating dock a good fit for my Myrtle Beach property?
It can suit changing water, but depth, wake, exposure, shoreline, vessel use, and restraint determine the fit.
Can Waterbridge repair an existing floating dock?
Yes. Waterbridge checks floats, framing, decking, guides, anchors, gangways, accessories, and hardware before separating repair from replacement.
What is included in a new floating-dock plan?
The plan coordinates flotation, framing, decking, restraint, gangway, shore connection, boarding, accessories, and likely approvals.
Do you build residential and commercial floating docks?
Yes. Residential, HOA, marina, and commercial docks each require a scope matched to their traffic, loading, access, and maintenance needs.
Where does Waterbridge provide floating-dock service?
Waterbridge serves Horry and Georgetown Counties, SC, and Brunswick County, NC. Availability depends on the property and scope.
Start with the property