— Self-Performed Marine Construction · South Florida
DOCKS BUILT BEYONDCODE.
Licensed & Insured
florida marine contractor
permitting end to end
municipal • county • state • federal
we own our pile driver
driven to refusal, never jetted
100% stainless steel
no galvanized. ever.
— how our docks are built
BUILT TO A STANDARD, NOT TO A BID.
— THE ANCHOR STANDARD
OVERBUILT ON PURPOSE.
THE STANDARD
WearDeck™ is structural decking, rated to span a superior 24 inches on center — strong enough that a builder can legitimately use fewer joists. Most decking is not structural and needs 16″ centers. We frame at 12″ anyway: roughly double the structural integrity the deck material actually requires, on a material that already outperforms everything else in the category.THE INDUSTRY NORM
Builders max out the allowable spread. Wider spacing means fewer joists, less material, less labor. It passes inspection. It is the cheapest way to build a dock that still gets a sticker.WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU
No bounce, no deflection, no soft spots. A dock that feels solid under a loaded cart, a lift motor, or a crowd at a party — and stays that way in year fifteen.— DETAILS OTHERS SKIP
STRAIGHT BY DESIGN.
THE STANDARD
Most contractors install stringers staggered. We install wood butt to butt, which produces a single continuous screwline running the length of the dock, parallel to the seawall cap. Every fastener lines up. The runs are straight, unbroken, and squared to the wall behind them.
THE INDUSTRY NORM
Staggered stringers leave a broken, wandering line of fasteners that never aligns to anything. It is faster to install and it passes inspection — and the finished dock reads as assembled rather than built.
WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU
This is pure craft. It costs more time and adds nothing to load capacity, and that is exactly the point. A homeowner standing on their seawall sees the screwline before they see anything else, and they see it every day for twenty years.
— MATERIALS
WHAT WE BUILD WITH.
Every dock we build gets the same structural standard. The decking on top of it is your call. All Power Marine builds in both composite and natural wood, sourced through Decks & Docks — the Southeast’s marine construction supply specialist. Here’s how the options compare, and what we recommend.
Decks & Docks supplies the marine construction industry across Florida and the Southeast, with deep specialization in building near water — decks, docks, and seawalls. We build it. They supply it. Both of us are marine specialists.
— Owens Corning WearDeck™
WHY IT’S OUR CHOICE.
Made in Florida. Built around Owens Corning’s Advantex® Fiberglas™ reinforcement — a GLAS-POWERED™ composite that delivers strength from the inside out. Wood-free HDPE construction means there is nothing in the board for mold, rot, or pests to feed on.
It is the only decking in the lineup rated for structural use, spanning 24″ on center with high live-load ratings. That is the direct tie-back to how we frame — and we still frame at 12″.
Structural Grade
Spans 24″ on center with high live-load ratings — the only decking in the lineup rated for structural use in deck and dock applications.
More Durable
Wood-free HDPE reinforced with Advantex® Fiberglas™. Nothing for mold, rot, or pests to feed on. Rated for ground contact and underwater installation.
Safe & Comfortable
Heat-reflective, splinter-free, and slip-resistant — which matters on a dock people walk on barefoot in July.
Easy To Maintain
25-year UV protection pack. Resists mold, mildew, pests, stains, and fading. Minimal thermal movement, so boards stay where they were put.
— Composite Decking
COMPOSITE OPTIONS.
Coastal environments are brutal on docks, but composite has come a long way from the gray, one-dimensional boards of the ’80s. Today’s options deliver realistic wood grain, tough protective shells, and colours to match any home — with almost no maintenance.
HDPE / Reinforced
High-density polyethylene, no wood content; WearDeck™ adds fiberglass reinforcement.
Board strength, structural capability
Capped Composite
Wood and plastic core wrapped in a protective shell cap.
Cost-effective, proven durability
Capped PVC
100% PVC with a density cap, no wood content.
Lightweight, coolest underfoot
Uncapped Composite
Solid contiguous wood/plastic, no cap.
Natural look, affordability
— LUMBER & NATURAL WOOD
WOOD OPTIONS.
Wood is still the king of decking materials for economy and strength — but not all wood is created equal. Natural dock materials split into three families: pressure-treated lumber, western softwoods, and tropical hardwoods. The right choice depends on color, board size, maintenance appetite, and budget.
Not All “Pressure Treated” Is The Same
Big-box store boards are generally not rated for salt water or harsh marine environments. Marine work requires Ground Contact or Marine Grade treatment — and the treatment tag on the end of the board is what tells you. We source through Decks & Docks specifically because they stock marine-grade, higher-grade Southern Yellow Pine rather than commodity lumber.
— above the standard
NO SHORTCUTS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
— MATERIALS MATTER
100% STAINLESS STEEL.
THE STANDARD
Not one piece of hardware on an APM dock is anything but stainless steel.
THE INDUSTRY NORM
Galvanized hardware costs roughly half, and it is what the market uses.
WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU
In salt water, galvanized fasteners are the first thing to fail. Hardware failure means structural failure — years before the decking or framing shows any wear. Stainless is the difference between a dock that ages and a dock that has to be rebuilt.
— A STRONGER FOUNDATION
DRIVEN. NOT JETTED.
THE STANDARD
We own our pile-driving equipment and hammer. Pilings are driven to refusal — hammered until the pile will not advance further, the point of maximum bearing capacity.
THE INDUSTRY NORM
Many crews jet pilings, washing them into the substrate with pressurized water. Faster and cheaper — but it liquefies the surrounding soil and the pile never achieves true refusal bearing.
WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU
A driven pile carries the load it was designed to carry. A jetted pile can settle, shift, and lose capacity — which shows up as a dock that goes out of level.
— OUR CREW. OUR EQUIPMENT.
ALL US. NO SUBS.
THE STANDARD
Self-performed from pilings through decking. Our own crews, our own equipment.
THE INDUSTRY NORM
Most builders coordinate a piling sub, a framing crew, and a decking installer.
WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU
One accountable party, no coordination gaps. Schedule and quality control stay in-house — and the standards above actually get enforced, because they are not handed to a subcontractor bidding on price.
— From Site Visit to Splash
YOUR DOCK. DONE RIGHT.
01
Site Visit & Assessment
We come to your waterfront first. We measure the slip, assess the seawall, determine tide range, and photograph the site.
02
Design & Material Selection
We build a dock design specific to your waterfront — size, configuration, decking material and colour, railing, lighting, and lift slip layout if applicable.
03
Permitting
Municipal, county, state, federal, and HOA. Handled entirely in-house. You never talk to a government office.
04
Pilings Driven
Our own rig and hammer. Every pile driven to refusal — never jetted — so it carries the load it was designed to carry.
05
Framing & Decking
Framed at 12″ on center with 100% stainless hardware, then decked butt to butt for one continuous screwline.
06
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished dock with you, confirm every detail, and hand over the workmanship guarantee.
— PROJECT GALLERY
THE WORK SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.
Nothing in this category yet.
— CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
What the
Water Tells Us.
— FOLLOW ALONG @ALLPOWERMARINE
See Our Work
In The Water.
— COMMON QUESTIONS
ANSWERS BEFORE YOU ASK.
How long does a dock take to build?
Most residential docks take 3–6 weeks of on-water construction once permits are in hand. Permitting is the long pole — typically 2–6 months in Broward and Palm Beach depending on which agencies the site triggers. We start the permit process the day the design is approved.
Do I need a permit for a dock in Broward or Palm Beach County?
Yes, and almost always more than one. A dock can require municipal, county, state (FDEP environmental resource) and federal (Army Corps) approval, plus HOA review in many waterfront communities. All Power Marine handles every layer of it in-house — you never talk to a government office.
What’s the difference between composite and wood decking for a dock?
Composite is manufactured — typically wood fibre, PVC, or mineral in a polymer matrix — and needs no sanding, staining, or sealing. Wood is cheaper up front, takes more upkeep, and varies enormously in marine suitability: a tropical hardwood like Ipe can outlast almost anything, while commodity pressure-treated pine is not rated for salt water at all.
How long does a dock last?
A properly built dock with stainless hardware and driven pilings should run 25–40 years or more. What usually fails first is not the decking — it is the hardware and the substructure. That is why we use 100% stainless and frame at 12″ on center.
What does it cost to build a dock in South Florida?
Cost is driven by length, water depth, piling count, decking material, and permitting complexity. We quote after an on-site assessment rather than over the phone, because a number given without seeing the seawall and the water depth is a guess.
What’s the difference between driving and jetting a piling?
A driven pile is hammered until it will not advance further — refusal — which is the point of maximum bearing capacity. Jetting uses pressurized water to wash the pile down into the substrate. Jetting is faster and cheaper, but it liquefies the surrounding soil and the pile never achieves true refusal bearing, so it can settle and go out of level. We own our own hammer and we drive every pile.
Why does joist spacing matter?
Joist spacing determines how far the decking has to span unsupported. Wider spacing means fewer joists, less material, and less labour — and more deflection underfoot. WearDeck™ is rated to span 24″ on center and most decking needs 16″. We frame at 12″ regardless, which is roughly double the structure the material requires.
Can you build a dock and boat lift together?
Yes, and it is the better way to do it. Designing the dock and the lift slip together means the framing, piling layout, and electrical are planned as one system instead of retrofitted later.
— Let’s Build It Right
BUILT BEYOND STANDARD.
Every waterfront is different. Tell us about your property and project, and we’ll come take a look to determine the best way to build it right.