Boat Lift Installation & Repair in Galveston & Houston, TX

Waterside Services installs new boat lifts and repairs the ones you already have, along with the pilings, dock and boathouse work that support them. We serve Galveston, Greater Houston and Lake Houston.

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Boat Lift Installation

A boat lift keeps your hull out of the water, away from marine growth, corrosion and wave action, and makes launching quick and easy. We help you choose the right lift for your boat and your waterfront, then install it as one complete job.

Sized for Your Boat

We match lift capacity to your boat's loaded weight, including fuel, engines and gear, and to your water depth and tidal range.

Lift Types We Install

Boathouse lifts
4-post and 8-post lifts
Elevator lifts
PWC and jet ski lifts
Floating lifts

Built on a Solid Structure

A lift is only as strong as what it's mounted to. We install new pilings and framing when needed, or build the lift into a new dock or boat house.

Boat Lift Repair & Maintenance

Saltwater, sun and storms wear out lift parts faster on the Gulf Coast. We repair and service existing boat lifts so they run smoothly and lift safely.

Motors & Gearboxes

We fix or replace lift motors, gearboxes and gear covers when a lift runs slowly, unevenly or not at all.

Cables, Pulleys & Slings

We replace frayed cables, worn pulleys and damaged slings or bunks before they fail under load.

Remotes & Controls

We repair or upgrade switches and remote controls for easier, safer operation.

Storm damage to your lift or dock? See our 24/7 marine emergency response.

How a Boat Lift Project Works

1. Site Visit & Sizing

We look at your boat, your dock or boathouse, and your water depth, then recommend the right lift type and capacity.

2. Structure Prep

We check the pilings and framing and add or reinforce supports where the lift needs them.

3. Install & Test

We install the lift, test it with your boat, and show you how to operate and maintain it.

Our Boat Lift Partners

Golden Boat Lifts

Golden Boat Lifts has built premium custom boat lifts for more than 35 years, from PWC lifts to systems for vessels up to 240,000 lbs. We install Golden boat lifts for our customers across Galveston and Houston.

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Boat Lift Distributors

Boat Lift Distributors is a Houston-based supplier of boat lifts, motors and replacement parts with more than four decades in the business. We work with them on boat lift repairs and maintenance when a lift needs parts or extra work.

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Boat Lift FAQs

Start with your boat's fully loaded weight, including fuel, engines, batteries and gear, then add a safety margin. We'll confirm the right capacity and lift style during the site visit.
In many cases, yes. It depends on the condition of the pilings and framing. We inspect the structure first and recommend any reinforcement before installing the lift.
Grinding or clicking noises, slow or uneven lifting, frayed cables, a motor that hums but doesn't turn, and visible corrosion are all signs it's time for service.