Showtown on the river
Gibsonton is legendary — the winter home of carnival and circus performers, a town with a giant's boot for a landmark and stories in every other house. It sits on the Alafia River's lower reaches, where the river widens toward the bay, and its waterfront is a mix of river camps, older homes, and quirky properties you won't find anywhere else.
The river here is broad and tidal-influenced, with good depth in the channel and classic Florida riverbanks — oaks, palms, and the occasional gator sunning on a log. It's working-river water: practical, unpretentious, and full of fish.
Docks for real river life
Gibsonton docks tend toward the functional: boat docks for river running, fishing piers for the serious anglers, and repairs that keep old river structures going. There's no pretense here, and we match it — honest assessments, fair prices, and work built to last.
River camps and older properties often have docks with history — structures added onto over decades. We sort out what's sound and what's not, and we have a soft spot for saving a good old dock. When it's time for new, we build river-tough: deep pilings, heavy bracing, and designs that respect the Alafia's moods.
Call (301) 679-9193 or send the form for a free on-site estimate.
Nearby areas we also serve
We serve Gibsonton and these nearby areas: