Tony David
Verified Client
“We just had our dock and lift installed by Tropical Marine Cape Coral. I could not be more pleased. Not only was I pleased with their work, they were ahead of schedule.”






Honest, dependable marine construction services for waterfront property owners throughout Southwest Florida. Dock construction, boat lift sales and installation, repair, maintenance, and tiki huts — done right.
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From custom dock construction to boat lift installation, repair, and maintenance — we handle every aspect of your waterfront property.
Cape Coral dock construction, boat lift installations, and waterfront projects.

Continuously striving to achieve perfection with every boat lift installation and repair.
Tony David
Verified Client
“We just had our dock and lift installed by Tropical Marine Cape Coral. I could not be more pleased. Not only was I pleased with their work, they were ahead of schedule.”
Dave & Jeaninne Kulon
Verified Client
“We selected Tropical Marine Construction after entertaining four different contractor quotes for our dock renovation project. John and Debbie were very responsive throughout the project and provided good ideas and options.”
Mark Burch
Verified Client
“My recent communications with Debbie at Tropical Marine has been absolutely fabulous. Their pricing is very competitive and their response time to emails and phone calls has been 10/10. Thanks Debbie!”
Jeff Kermath
Verified Client
“Very competitive price, fast service and most importantly, attention to detail. Our dock looks amazing, tight cuts around the posts, hard workers. Don't go anywhere else!”
Gerald Connelly
Verified Client
“Our boat lift motors were under water during Hurricane Milton. Tropical Marine replaced both motors and gear boxes while the boat was on the lift. It was only about two weeks from my first call until the job was complete.”
J Flannery
Verified Client
“We ultimately chose a design/build offered by a different contractor, but I have used Tropical Marine in the past and the work was great. The more recent proposal was prompt and thoughtful. Thank you!”
Matthew Ramuta
Verified Client
“Bill, Glen and Seth did a great job driving pilings and completing the lift install. Tropical Marine gave me a very fair deal and delivered in excess of my expectations. I highly recommend them!”
Alicia Enerson
Verified Client
“We had a great experience with Debbie and the crew at Tropical Marine Construction. Debbie is an excellent communicator and kept us updated throughout the project.”
Fred Marlatt
Verified Client
“We obtained several estimates and although pricing was not significantly different, we were impressed with the responsiveness of John and Debbie and signed the contract.”
Helene Okerstrom
Verified Client
“The guys from Tropical Marine did a great job. They tore down my 30-year-old dock and installed a great new dock. Dealing with Debbie in the office was great.”
Dan Puleio
Verified Client
“I have used Tropical Marine a few times over the past four or five years. They do a great job, show up when promised, and their workmen are efficient, professional, courteous and friendly.”
Shawn Kavanagh
Verified Client
“An amazing job. I could not be more pleased with our new dock. The staff at Tropical were prompt, polite, efficient and extremely knowledgeable.”
Janice Johnsen
Verified Client
“I hired Tropical Marine Construction to remove my old wooden dock and replace it with a new dock with Tandeck decking board. The entire job went perfectly, right on schedule and exactly as planned.”
Brian Chastain
Verified Client
“We are so pleased with our experiences with Tropical Marine Construction on the design and realization of our new canal dock and tiki living space. John and Debbie were great to work with from the start.”
Wayne Nystrom
Verified Client
“Great experience from beginning to end. There were no surprises on price, permits, schedule or quality. Tropical Marine was professional and easy to work with.”
James Brown
Verified Client
“I can't say enough good things about this company. The entire process from start to finish went smoothly and fast. The end product was more than I dreamed of.”
Christopher Yuvienco
Verified Client
“I searched the area for dock builders and found Tropical Marine to be the cheapest. After the timely construction of my dock, I was surprised to find their workmanship was totally top shelf.”
Rachel Porter
Verified Client
“We recently had Tropical Marine install our dock and boat lift, and we couldn’t be happier. From beginning to end, we were impressed.”
Mike Zucker
Verified Client
“Tropical Marine just finished a new dock and boat lift project for me in Cape Coral. The dock exceeded my expectations and came out far better than I had imagined.”
Rick Koonce
Verified Client
“I had a 16' x 12' dock installed. They did a terrific job. The job was done fast, in 1.5 days from start to finish, and done right the first time. I highly recommend them.”
Garrett Smith
Verified Client
“Just had a dock built by Tropical in St. James City. From the estimate to completion, they exceeded my expectations. They were the best priced and worked fast to give me an awesome dock.”
Scott Farraday
Verified Client
“We just had a dock and 10k boatlift installed by the best! Stop shopping around for the best quality and price, just call Tropical Marine. We love our new dock and appreciate the quality of the materials and craftsmanship.”
Georgette Ann Webb
Verified Client
“One of the best and most trustworthy companies in Southwest Florida. Hard workers and great down-home people. Definitely recommended for any marine construction you need.”
Mazske
Verified Client
“Tropical Marine's barge crew of Bill, Glen and Seth just completed tearing out my old dock and placing new pilings. They did a great job and I highly recommend Tropical Marine.”
Jeff Maltas
Verified Client
“Needed my dock modified. The representative came at the scheduled appointment time, told us what they were going to do, and finished the project when scheduled. Debbie responded to all emails in a timely manner.”
Jeff Funk
Verified Client
“Very satisfied with the price, quality and adherence to schedule. To put it simply, Tropical Marine did what they said they would do.”
Harold Franke
Verified Client
“Glen and Bill replaced a piling on my dock. They were professional and courteous, not to mention how hard they worked to get the job done.”
Ron Paluck
Verified Client
“Good company. I've been a supplier of theirs for almost 15 years. Great personal service. John and Debbie will take care of you.”
Lisa Merlo
Verified Client
“We couldn’t be more pleased with our beautiful dock and tiki. Thank you for an outstanding job.”
Doug Hoefker
Verified Client
“Showed up when they said they would and did a nice job on my lift.”
Jason Smith
Verified Client
“Debbie was super helpful. They have a nice dog to pet on the way out.”
Mallika Davi
Verified Client
“Impressive business. Professionals. Great meeting Debbie in person today.”
Daniel Burke
Verified Client
“Great work, reasonable prices, and excellent customer service.”
Dawne Braco
Verified Client
“Thank you for your 5-star review. It has been a pleasure working with you over the years.”
Joshua Okapal
Verified Client
“Thank you for the review!”
Robert Prestidge
Verified Client
“Thank you for the positive review. We appreciate all feedback and always make every effort to keep our customers happy.”
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We serve Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lee County, and Collier County in Southwest Florida (SWFL). We are the preferred marine contractor in the region.
Yes. Tropical Marine Construction holds a Florida Certified Building Contractor license (State License #CBC1260600) and is fully insured. We meet all city, county, state, and federal laws and permit regulations.
We build stationary boat docks, floating docks, kayak docks, jet ski docks, slip docks, canoe docks, paddleboard docks, and wrap-around docks using wood, composite (Tandeck®), and other premium materials.
Yes. We manage every step — from initial consultation and custom design through permit procurement, construction, and final inspection. Construction does not begin until all necessary permits are in place.
We install boat lifts from small PWC/jet ski lifts all the way up to 20,000 lb capacity lifts. We carry new FMS Boat Lift U.S. models as well as quality used boat lifts at competitive prices.
In SWFL, the salt water, tropical rains, blistering sun, and heat require regular preventative maintenance. We recommend annual maintenance at a minimum. Our Boat Lift Maintenance Program keeps your lift safe and running year round.
Our commercial-grade tiki hut structures are built with durable bamboo facings, trims, and premium thatch that is 99% waterproof, mold and mildew resistant, and built to withstand even hurricane-level winds. Permanent tiki umbrella structures last twice as long as cloth or canvas alternatives.
Call us at (239) 542-1004 or fill out our contact form. We will respond promptly and schedule a consultation to assess your project and provide a written quote.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lee County, and Collier County in Southwest Florida (SWFL). We are the preferred marine contractor in the region.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Tropical Marine Construction holds a Florida Certified Building Contractor license (State License #CBC1260600) and is fully insured. We meet all city, county, state, and federal laws and permit regulations.
When you need to find a contractor for Cape Coral — contact us for Dock Construction, Boat Lift Installation, Repair, and Maintenance services. We'll get back to you right away!
Tropical Marine Construction of SWFL
Cape Coral, FL 33904