Keep your dock, seawall, and lift in great shape year after year.
A well-kept dock keeps your boat safe, your family steady on their feet, and your property value strong. When boards loosen, pilings lean, or hardware rusts out, small problems turn into big repairs fast. At J&M Marine Construction, we repair, service, and outfit docks for waterfront owners across Naples and Collier County.
We are a licensed dock builder and metal fabricator based at 2496 Kirkwood Ave in Naples. One crew handles board swaps, piling repair, hardware fixes, and full accessory installs. You call one number, and the same team that builds docks here also keeps them running.
This page covers dock inspections, common repairs, maintenance plans, accessory installs, and storm prep for Naples docks. Call J&M Marine Construction today to book an on-site dock inspection.
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Most dock failures start small. A loose bolt, a soft board, a hairline crack at the waterline. Catching those signs early is the whole point of a Naples dock inspection.
We come out to your dock and walk every part of it. The inspection covers:
* Pilings above and below the waterline
* Stringers and crossbeams under the deck
* Decking boards, fasteners, and trim
* Cleats, bumpers, ladders, and rails
* Electrical, lights, and shore power posts
Naples sits in a tough environment for any wood or metal structure. Humidity, salt air, and storm cycles speed up rot, rust, and pull on every fastener. What looks fine from the deck can be eaten through on the underside.
You get a written punch list at the end of the visit. Each item is ranked by safety and urgency, so you know what to fix first and what can wait. No pressure, no up sell — just a clear plan for your dock.
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Once we know what your dock needs, the repair crew gets to work. Most jobs fall into a short list of fixes we run every week in Naples.
What we repair most often:
* Rotted deck boards swapped with new
* Loose or shifted pilings reset
* Broken stringers and crossbeams replaced
* Rusted bolts, brackets, and plates pulled and replaced
* Cleats, bumpers, ladders, and rub rails swapped
* Handrails rebuilt to safe standards
Storm damage is its own category. After named storms, we run piling resets, deck rebuilds, and full dock recoveries for owners across Old Naples and Aqualane Shores. Those neighborhoods sit in open tidal flow, so they take heavy wear during a blow.
Every repair uses marine-grade hardware and matched materials. The dock comes out tight, level, and safe to walk again.
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Pilings hold up the entire dock. When they lean, crack, or get eaten by marine borers, the whole structure is at risk. We repair what can be saved and replace what cannot.
Signs your pilings need attention:
* Leaning posts or tilted dock sections
* Cracks at or near the waterline
* Soft spots when you tap or push on the wood
* Visible borer holes or pitted concrete
* Hardware pulling out of the piling
For shorter damage at the top of a piling, we splice in a new section and bolt it through. For pilings that have failed below the water line, we full-replace with our pile-driving crew. We drive wood, concrete, and composite pilings depending on what your dock needs.
Naples canal water is brackish and warm, which is ideal for marine borers. Wood pilings in canals near downtown Naples often need attention years before pilings inland. A piling job today keeps the dock standing for decades to come.
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Annual maintenance is the cheapest dock work you will ever pay for. A few hours of service each year pushes off the big repair bills and keeps the dock safe to use.
Our annual service visit covers:
* Hardware tightness check on every bolt and bracket
* Pressure wash on decking, rails, and trim
* Re-seal on wood decks where needed
* Electrical and shore power inspection
* Anchor and tie-down check on floating docks
* Bumper, cleat, and ladder wear review
Decking care depends on the material. Composite boards get a cleaning and a fastener check. Wood decks need sand and seal on a tighter cycle to hold up to UV and rain.
Royal Harbor and Port Royal docks see daily salt spray and full sun. Regular service keeps the boards tight, the hardware sound, and the dock looking like it did the day we built it.
The right accessories turn a basic dock into a working waterfront. We install accessories at the time of build, during a repair visit, or as a stand-alone job in Naples.
Core accessories we install:
* Cleats sized to your boat and lines
* Bumpers and rub rails along high-traffic edges
* Boarding ladders for kids, pets, and swimmers
* Dock boxes for life jackets and gear
* Fish cleaning stations with water hookups
Lighting options:
* Solar piling caps Low-voltage deck lights
* Underwater fishing lights
* Overhead spotlights for slip and lift areas
Power and water hookups:
* Shore power posts for the boat
* Water spigots and hose reels
* GFCI outlets at the dock head
Evening boat returns are easier and safer with bumpers and lights in place. A few well-chosen upgrades make the dock a better part of your time on the water.
Naples sits in the active Gulf hurricane zone, with named storms a real threat every June through November. Storm prep and quick post-storm response can save you tens of thousands in dock damage.
Before storm season, we run:
* Hardware tightness checks on every bolt
* Loose or soft board resets
* Bumper and rub rail review
* Anchor and tie-down inspection on floating docks
* Removal and safe storage of loose accessories
When a named storm is in the forecast, we help owners pull dock boxes, lights and other gear that can break loose in high wind. Heavy fixed items get tied or braced where possible.
After the storm, we move fast. Damage assessments, debris removal, and temporary stabilization come first. Then we plan the full rebuild work and pull permits if the damage calls for it. One crew handles the whole cycle so you are not chasing five contractors during the busiest week of the year.
Naples docks face salt, humidity, storms, and marine borers, so wear shows up in predictable spots. Most repair calls trace back to the same short list of issues, nomatter how the dock was built. Catching them early keeps a small fix from turning into a full rebuild.
The three most common problems we see:
* Rotted or loose deck boards from UV, rain, and foot traffic
* Cracked or borer-eaten pilings under the waterline
* Rusted or pulled hardware — cleats, bolts, and brackets
A yearly inspection catches all three before they put the dock at risk.
Whether you need a fast repair, a yearly service visit, or a fresh set of accessories, our crew is ready to help. We serve dock owners across Naples, Marco Island, and all of Collier County.
What you get when you call J&M Marine Construction:
* Free on-site dock inspection
* Licensed dock builder and metal fabricator
* One crew for repairs, service, and accessory installs
* Marine-grade hardware and matched materials
* Storm prep and post-storm response
Call (239) 353-7326 to schedule your dock inspection. You can also stop by our shop at 2496 Kirkwood Ave, Naples, FL 34112 to talk through your project in person.
Leaning, cracking, soft spots, or visible borer holes call for an inspection right away. We check each piling above and below the waterline to see what can be spliced and what needs full replacement. A leaning dock often means the piling has already failed below the surface.
A wood dock in Naples lasts 15 to 25 years with regular service. Composite and concrete pilings last longer because they resist marine borers and rot. Annual maintenance is the single biggest factor in how long your dock holds up.
Yes, we service docks from any builder across Naples and Collier County. Our crew works on wood, composite, aluminum, and concrete docks. We bring matched materials and marine-grade hardware to every job.
Yes, we run damage assessments and rebuild crews after named storms hit Naples. We move fast on temporary stabilization, debris removal, and permit work for full rebuilds. One crew handles the cycle from first inspection to final board.
Every dock should have cleats sized to your boat, bumpers along the high-traffic side, a ladder, and lighting for night use. Those four basics cover safety, boarding, and protection of your hull. Power posts and dock boxes round out the setup for active boaters.
Yes, our docks are built for year-round Gulf Coast water with no seasonal removal. Marine-grade hardware and proper pilings hold up to salt, humidity, and storm cycles. Annual service keeps the dock ready to use 12 months a year.