Boat docks in Eclectic and Elmore County
Dock help for the south side of the lake, where Elmore County meets the water.
Eclectic is an Elmore County town of 1,193 people (2020 census) on Alabama State Route 63, part of the Montgomery metro area. It was founded by a doctor who practiced eclectic medicine and was incorporated in 1907. Lake Martin spans Tallapoosa, Elmore and Coosa counties, and Eclectic sits on the Elmore County side.
Weekend homes and absentee owners
Docks owned by people who aren't at the lake every week can go a while between checks. Before summer, a builder can look over flotation, cables or anchors, the gangway and the roof, and catch problems the drawdown exposed. After a storm, a quick check can stop small damage from growing.
What people here ask for
- Spring dock checkups before summer pool
- PWC ports and lifts for family boats
- Replacing beaded foam with approved marine flotation
- New docks on recently built lake homes
Paperwork for new owners
The permit request asks for a copy of your recorded property deed. If you've just bought a lot, make sure the deed is recorded before you apply, and gather any HOA or architectural committee approval at the same time.
Common questions
I only come up on weekends. Can someone check my dock?
Many builders offer checkups. Ask when you're connected.
Which county permits apply in Eclectic?
Alabama Power approves the dock itself. For any local requirements, check with Elmore County or your town.
Services in Eclectic
- New boat docksFixed and floating docks laid out to Alabama Power's size, length and setback limits.
- Boathouses and covered docksCovered slips, two-level boathouses and shoreline-side storage built to the open-structure rules.
- Boat lifts and PWC liftsBoat lifts, PWC lifts and floating ports, sized for your boat and winter depth.
- Dock repair and flotationNew flotation, decking, framing, gangway and roof repairs for older docks.
- Seawalls and riprapRiprap, seawall repair and new walls for banks worn by waves and wakes.
Nearby areas
Want the dock done before summer pool comes back?
Call now and a dock builder who works on Lake Martin will call you back to talk through your lot, the drawdown and the Alabama Power permit.