Free dock calculators and planning tools
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Pick a question, get a number
How much will my dock cost?
Dock cost calculator
A planning price for your dock before you call a builder.
You getLow, typical and high total, cost per sq ft, a sourced line-by-line breakdown.
Price my dockHow many floats do I need?
Dock float calculator
How many floats a floating dock needs, checked two ways.
You getRule-of-thumb and load-check counts, float height empty and loaded, anchor weights.
Size my floatsWhat size lift, at what price?
Boat lift cost calculator
The lift your boat needs, the types that suit your water, and the price.
You getLift capacity to buy, site fit for each type, hardware plus install, all-in.
Price a liftHow much lumber do I buy?
Dock material estimator
The framing take-off for a floating section, from Dock Builder’s own engine.
You getRim, joists and supports with a buy list, deck boards, hardware, a float count.
Count my materials
Each tool shows its formula and the published rates behind it, dated October 2026. Results are planning ranges, not quotes; material counts come from the same take-off engine the app runs.
Then draw it
Start from a printable plan with its material list, or draw your own layout in the free designer. It runs in your browser, no account needed.
Dock builders: give your customers this designer with your name on it
Read before you buy
How much a dock costs
Dock prices per square foot and installed, by type and material — with sourced 2026 ranges and what moves the number.
Boat lift cost
Boat lift prices by type and capacity — cantilever, vertical, hydraulic, front-mount and drive-on — plus installation.
Boat lift installation cost
What installing a boat lift costs, from a simple drop-in to new pilings and electrical — and what drives the labor.
Jet ski & PWC lift prices
PWC lift prices compared with drive-on ports and floating lifts, plus sizing for one or two skis.
Draw your dock tonight.
Open the designer on your phone or computer. Sign up free for the material list and a printable plan.