Longhorn Docks
Custom Boat Docks and
Dock Repair in Austin
One Crew, One Project at a Time
Longhorn Docks designs, builds and repairs aluminum boat docks on Lake Travis, Lake Austin and the Highland Lakes. You see your dock in 3D before anything is built, we handle the LCRA and City of Austin permits, and the same crew stays on your project from the first site walk to launch. As a sister company of Longhorn Pro Builders we run the whole job in house. Call (512) 200-4244 for a free site walk.
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What We Build on Lake Travis and Lake Austin
Custom aluminum docks from $15,000, dock repair from $300, boat lifts from $2,500, all with a free site walk and a written estimate. We build one major project at a time so your dock gets the whole crew until it is done.
Which Lake Is Your Dock On?
LAKE TRAVIS
Water levels on Lake Travis can swing 40 feet or more. We build floating docks, lift systems and anchoring that ride those swings without damage. Serving Lakeway, Jonestown, Spicewood, Point Venture and Volente.
LAKE AUSTIN
Lake Austin stays at a constant level, so fixed docks, boathouses and covered slips make sense here. We know the City of Austin permit process and build to it. Serving Westlake, Steiner Ranch, Tarrytown and Mount Bonnell.
ALL SERVICE AREAS
We also build on Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, Inks Lake and Lake Buchanan. See every lake and city we serve, what makes each lake different and how to reach us for your shoreline.
What Does a Custom Dock Cost in Austin?
Most custom docks we build on Lake Travis and Lake Austin land between $45,000 and $150,000. A single-slip aluminum floating dock starts around $45,000. A two-slip dock with a boat lift and upper deck usually runs $85,000 to $150,000. Boathouses and large covered docks on Lake Austin go higher. Lake, permit fees, materials and lift choice drive the final number. See the full breakdown in our Texas dock pricing guide, or call us for a quote on your shoreline.
Experience That Builds Better Docks
Longhorn Docks grew out of Longhorn Pro Builders, our custom home and renovation company. Years of managing crews and subcontractors on Hill Country builds taught us how to run a job on time and on budget. Clients with lake homes started asking us to build their docks, and we said yes.
The turning point came on Lake Travis. We watched a wood dock next to one of our clients fall apart in a few seasons while the aluminum dock we built held firm. That settled it. We switched to aluminum frames and composite decking for every build, so our clients get a dock that lasts decades instead of one that needs major repair in five years.
Today our crew has finished hundreds of projects across Central Texas, including dozens of docks on Lake Travis and Lake Austin, and we still run one project at a time.
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Why Austin Homeowners Pick Longhorn Docks
We build in aluminum, not wood. Aluminum frames do not rot, warp or feed carpenter ants, and they hold up through Lake Travis level swings and Lake Austin wake traffic for decades.
We run one project at a time. Your crew stays on your dock from the first piling to the final cleat, so the schedule we give you is the schedule you get.
Longhorn Docks is part of Longhorn Pro Builders, Google Guaranteed and BBB accredited. We pull the LCRA or City of Austin permit for you, and we answer the phone when you call.
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What Lake Travis and Lake Austin Homeowners Say
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What Our Clients Are Saying
Real reviews from dock owners we have built for, repaired for and worked alongside on Lake Travis and Lake Austin.
The LONGHORN Docks team did an amazing job renovating our dock and adding an additional boat lift! They were very communicative during the process and were able to complete the job ahead of schedule.
– Robert W.
Lake Travis
LONGHORN Docks came highly recommended by my neighbor. Chris and the rest of the team are highly knowledgeable on materials, design, and construction. They made my dock renovation stress free and were able to give my dock the modern look I had been wanting.
– Andrew H.
Lake Austin
Chris with LONGHORN Docks came out to my property to evaluate some minor work. Even with larger projects going on they were able to help out over the weekend. Great company!
– Clint C.
Lake Austin
Questions Austin Homeowners Ask Before Building a Dock
Do I need a permit to build a dock on Lake Travis or Lake Austin?
Yes. Every new dock on Lake Travis needs an LCRA permit, and every new dock on Lake Austin needs a City of Austin permit. We handle the drawings, the application and the inspections for you. LCRA permits usually take four to eight weeks. City of Austin permits run longer, often three to six months, so we start that paperwork the day you sign.
How long does it take to build a custom dock in Austin?
Plan on six to twelve weeks from signed contract to finished dock on Lake Travis, and three to seven months on Lake Austin because of the longer permit cycle. Once the permit clears, the build itself takes two to four weeks for most docks. We run one project at a time, so your crew stays on your dock until it is done.
Is an aluminum dock better than a wood dock?
For Central Texas lakes, yes. Aluminum frames do not rot, splinter, warp or attract carpenter ants, and they weigh less, so they float higher and ride level swings better. A wood dock costs less up front but usually needs major repair within ten years. An aluminum dock with composite decking should last 30 years or more with almost no maintenance.
Which lakes and cities does Longhorn Docks serve?
We build and repair docks on Lake Travis and Lake Austin, including Lakeway, Jonestown, Spicewood, Point Venture, Volente, Westlake, Steiner Ranch and Tarrytown. We also take projects on Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, Inks Lake and Lake Buchanan. See our service areas page for the full list.