About Knoxville Dock Builders

What We Do in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville Dock Builders covers dock building across Knoxville and the surrounding area. That runs from repairing an existing dock through to building a new one, plus the boat lifts, walkways and covered slips that go with it — and the TVA permit that governs all of it.

Most of what decides whether a dock lasts is under the decking — the frame, the posts, the floats and the hardware, all of it cycling between submerged and dry as the reservoir rises and falls. It is specified in writing beforehand, so you can compare quotes on the same terms instead of on the finish alone.

How We Quote

Estimates are free and given after seeing the site, because the things that move the price — water depth, how far your lake is drawn down, how hard the shoreline is to reach, and what the permit will actually allow — cannot be assessed over the phone. You get a written scope and the price before work begins. If site conditions turn out to require a change to that scope, it is discussed with you before any additional work is done.

Where a job needs engineering or a permit, we say so up front rather than building something that fails inspection. Where a cheaper approach would genuinely solve the problem, we will tell you that too.

Why Owners Choose Us

• The TVA permit is handled before anything is built

  Most dock work on a TVA reservoir needs Section 26a approval from TVA, and what it takes depends on the lake and the property. It is worth settling before materials arrive rather than halfway through.

• Built for how far your lake actually moves

  Winter drawdown differs by reservoir. The design follows the range your water level actually swings, not a standard drawing.

• Straight answers on repair versus replacement

  Some docks are worth repairing and some are past it. Which one yours is gets said plainly, before a price is attached to either.

Hours & Contact

Mon–Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm · Sat 8:00am – 3:00pm · Sun Closed. The fastest way to get a real answer is to call (865) 348-3365 — or send the details through the quote form and we will get back to you.