Selecting Your Materials

Selecting Your Materials

An important part of building your perfect dock or boathouse is having all the features and details fit to your personal wants and needs. Browse through our product list and galleries to determine the features and add-ons you need.

The "Mock Dock"

We invite you to stop by our office on Highway 63 South to see our "Mock Dock," which showcases our quality work and what we call the "DU Difference." The Mock Dock showcases all of the material and accessory variations we use to build our docks and boathouses, along with a four-post lift and a floating dock.

Decking

We offer multiple decking options: wood, aluminum, steel, composite, and IPE (an exotic Brazilian hardwood). For composite decking, we offer Envision Cool Tread and EverGrain in multiple colors. Samples are available. For samples call (256) 203-8400.

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Roofing

We offer multiple types of roofing, with our most popular options being metal and shingle roofing. Metal roofing is available in multiple colors.

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Accessories

 Browse through our product list and galleries to determine the features and add-ons you want.

BENCHES

Benches can be built based on customer needs. Options available: seat bench, bench with a back, etc. Regular, composite, or IPE hardwood can be used to match your dock.

STEP LADDERS

Ladders can be customized from 3 to 7 steps, fixed or retractable, and come with straight or hoop handles. Available in regular or wide widths.

TITAN STEPS

Non-skid/slip step treads; Offered in 3- or 4-foot widths.

BUOY BALLS

Installation by Docks Unlimited. Floatable device anchored to the bottom of the lake with concrete weight. Sizes small to large.

CLEATS

Galvanized and fold-down options. Docks Unlimited standard is black, 6-inch fold down.

BUMPER

Vinyl edging and bumper corners provide protection on any impact point. Available in black.

ROPE RAILING

Create a light barrier by lining your dock or walkway using rope railing with wood posts.

HAND RAILS

Can be customized. We offer square hog wire, stainless steel cable, and wood options for your railing needs. Jumpgates and access gates can also be added to railings.

WALKWAYS

Walkways can be customized based on customer needs. Regular, composite, or IPE hardwood can be used to match your dock.

How To Get Started

So you’re ready to dive in? Docks Unlimited is here to help. We understand the emotions that come with investing in a new dock, and we will work with you to establish what will be the most effective and efficient plan for your property and vision.

Docks Unlimited will meet with you personally on your property to listen to your desires, suggest the best available options, and collaborate on a plan of action. Our goal is to provide the personal service you deserve. Meeting your needs is our top priority.

Once you’re ready to take the plunge, call us to set up an appointment, fill out our information sheet, or drop by our office on Highway 63 South—where you can see our “mock dock,” which showcases our quality work and what we call the “DU difference.”