marine construction

What marine construction does

Marine Construction Inc. is a veteran-owned, privately-held marine construction contractor founded in 1985 and headquartered at 1400 Watertower Road, Lake Park, Florida. The company designs, builds, and maintains residential and commercial waterfront infrastructure, with core offerings spanning boat lifts (where it is the No. 1 Hi-Tide dealer in North Palm Beach), custom docks, seawalls, piling, marine maintenance, marine accessories, and full-scope waterfront general contracting. A sister company, Coston Marine Services, extends the capability set into dredging and heavier marine construction, while a partnership with Environmental Permitting Associates handles federal, state, and local permitting. The company also offers recurring maintenance via bi-annual boat lift inspections and dock preservation services.

The business operates on a project-based revenue model combining one-time construction revenue (dock builds, seawalls, piling, boat lift installation), hardware sales (Hi-Tide boat lifts and marine accessories), and recurring professional services (maintenance contracts with multi-lift discounts). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; free estimates are offered as the primary lead-generation mechanism. The go-to-market is field sales-led, with professionals visiting customer properties for site evaluation and project coordination, supplemented by a Housecall Pro online booking system and presence on directories such as BBB, HomeAdvisor, and Angie's List.

The customer base is concentrated in affluent residential waterfront communities of Palm Beach County, Martin County, and Broward County, FL — including named communities such as Lost Tree Village, Admiral's Cove, Frenchman's Creek, Frenchman's Harbour, Jonathan's Landing, Hidden Key, Islands of Jupiter, and Prosperity Harbour. The company also serves general contractors as a subcontractor and handles individual homeowner projects. No revenue or headcount figures are publicly disclosed, and there is no history of institutional funding or M&A activity.

Name

marine construction

Legal name

Marine Construction Inc.

Website

https://mcidocks.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Marine Construction Inc. is a veteran-owned, Florida-based marine contractor founded in 1985 that designs, builds, and maintains docks, boat lifts, seawalls, and piling for residential waterfront property owners and general contractors across Palm Beach, Martin, and Broward Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Construction Services

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Piling & Deep Foundations (Jetties, Dolphins, Moorings) (IMAFAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Port & Harbor Construction (Quays, Wharves, Berths) (IMAFAJAA)

Keywords

• Marine construction services
• Dock construction
• Boat lift installation
• Seawall construction
• Waterfront contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Spring Lake Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Marine Construction Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive marine construction services including boat lift sales and installation, dock construction and extension, seawall construction and repair, marine maintenance, and waterfront general contracting. Services are provided on a project-by-project basis with free estimates offered to potential customers.
2. Boat Lift Sales and Distribution: As the No. 1 dealer of Hi-Tide boat lifts, the company generates revenue from selling boat lift products including electric, floating, free-standing, and overhead lifts. They also offer boat lift kits and used boat lifts.
3. Marine Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance services including dock preserving and sealing, boat lift services and repairs, and dock accessories and repairs. These services provide recurring revenue opportunities from existing customer base.
4. Pile Driving and Foundation Services: Foundation construction services for residential and commercial projects across Palm Beach County, Martin County, and Broward County, supporting docks, seawalls, and structural foundations.
5. Marine Accessories Sales: Sales of marine accessories including bumpers, cleats, dock boxes, benches, fenders, ladders, lighting, mooring whips, piling caps, power centers, railings, and tide slides.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marine Construction Inc. is a veteran-owned marine construction company that designs, builds, and services residential and commercial waterfront structures. The company sells and installs boat lifts, docks, and seawalls, and provides ongoing marine maintenance services for waterfront properties across Palm Beach County and Martin County, FL.

Product overview

Marine Construction Inc is a veteran-owned marine construction company serving Palm Beach and Martin Counties since 1985, offering a comprehensive portfolio of marine construction products and services. The core offerings include Boat Lifts (as the No. 1 Hi-Tide dealer), custom Docks built in various materials, Seawalls (aluminum, vinyl, concrete, wood), and Marine Maintenance Services. The company also provides Marine Accessories as add-on products (bumpers, ladders, lighting, railings, etc.), Waterfront General Contracting (excavation, foundations, electrical, gazebos), Seawall Repair & Construction, and Piling Contractors (driven, bored, timber, steel, concrete piles). These products and services work together as a full-service marine construction offering, from initial design and permitting through construction and ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35 years of continuous operation since 1985 serving North Palm Beach and surrounding areas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Coston Marine ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoston Marine Services is a sister company offering complementary marine services including dredging, heavier marine construction, and erosion control. This partnership extends Marine Construction Inc's service capabilities to handle more complex projects beyond standard marine construction.
• Environmental Permitting AssociatescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnvironmental Permitting Associates handles federal, state, and local permitting for Marine Construction Inc projects. This partnership enables the company to provide comprehensive services by managing the complex regulatory requirements for marine construction projects.
• Hi-TidecoreTechnology or IntegrationHi-Tide is the boat lift manufacturer that Marine Construction Inc distributes. They are the No. 1 dealer of Hi-Tide boat lifts in North Palm Beach and surrounding areas. Hi-Tide boat lifts are proudly manufactured in Fort Pierce, FL. The company sells safe, dependable, and easy-to-use boat lifts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coston Marine Services: Sister company of Marine Construction Inc. offering dredging, heavier marine construction, and erosion control services in the same South Florida geography. Directly comparable because it operates the same marine construction trade with overlapping customers and project types, just at a heavier scope.

Broad incumbents

• Bellingham Marine Industries: One of the largest global marina design and construction firms, building concrete floating docks, aluminum docks, and seawalls for commercial and residential waterfronts. Comparable because it builds the same category of marine structures (docks, seawalls, piling), though at marina-scale rather than single-residence projects.
• Meeco Sullivan: Major marina construction company producing aluminum and steel docks, floating dock systems, and gangways for residential and commercial waterfronts. Comparable to Marine Construction Inc. in core product category (docks and waterfront structures) but operates at a larger, more commercial scale.
• Wahoo Docks: Manufacturer and installer of aluminum docks, boat lifts, and waterfront structures serving residential and commercial customers across the US. Comparable because it sells and installs the same core product categories (docks, boat lifts, waterfront infrastructure) as Marine Construction Inc., though with broader geographic reach.
• Marinetek: International marina and floating dock system provider with concrete pontoon and aluminum dock offerings for residential and commercial waterfronts. Comparable product category (floating docks and waterfront infrastructure), but operates at a larger, multi-country scale than the South Florida-focused Marine Construction Inc.
• SF Marina Systems: Global floating concrete dock and breakwater manufacturer serving marinas, ports, and residential waterfronts. Comparable because it delivers the same category of waterfront structures (floating docks, wave attenuators), though typically at commercial/port scale rather than single-residence residential marine construction.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/mcidocks
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/mcidocks
• Facebookfacebook.com/mcidocks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcidocks
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcidocks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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