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Custom Dock Systems is a
Third-Generation Family Business

The Front-Runner in Marine Construction

From our humble beginnings of building docks in my father’s backyard on Lake Hartwell, we have steadily grown to be one of the largest marine contractors in the Southeast. However, with this tremendous growth, we have never wavered from our original business concept of “Total Customer Satisfaction.”

Custom Dock Systems, Inc. has always been the front-runner in marine construction, offering the newest, most innovative products, including our own custom-built line of boat lifts. All our products are chosen to enhance the aesthetics of and add durability to our dock systems. Being lake dwellers and avid lake enthusiasts, we are constantly testing new products on our own docks before we offer them to our valued customers.

We offer a reputation for the highest quality construction of boat docks, lifts, and accessories, built over 50 years and three generations of marine service. Our team serves lakes across the United States, with standout projects on South Carolina and Georgia favorites like Lake Hartwell, Lake Keowee, Lake Allatoona, Lake Lanier, Lake Jocassee, Lake Secession, Lake Greenwood, and Lake Thurmond.

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More than 50 years of Building Quality Docks

Custom Dock Systems, Inc. was originally known as Custom Steel and Wood, Inc. With the addition of aluminum dock products and an array of flooring options, we felt the old name did not represent the dock structures we build today.

Custom Dock Systems, Inc. owns and operates two state-of-the-art dock-construction facilities with over 50,000 square feet of fabrication area to meet your needs. One facility is specifically designed for handling, storing, and welding all aluminum docks and related aluminum products. The other facility is designed for steel welding and fabrication. Both facilities are capable of producing structures of any size, from the simple, single-slip private dock to the multi-slip marina project.

We have built thousands of private docks and marina slips for developments you trust for quality, such as The Reserve, Crescent Communities, and The Cliffs Communities. Each slip was custom-built to the owner’s specifications and engineered to withstand all the elements of the property location. We have never sold the cookie-cutter-style dock that can be pulled from a pre-built inventory.

It is with pleasure and pride that we offer you our vast experience and knowledge of marine structures, related products, and your lake’s permitting process. So when you are ready for that custom dock system, please allow us to offer you our no-cost, no-obligation, written price quotation on all your lakefront needs.

Let’s Build Something Special Together

More than 50 years of Building Quality Docks

Custom Dock Systems, Inc. was originally known as Custom Steel and Wood, Inc. With the addition of aluminum dock products and an array of flooring options, we felt the old name did not represent the dock structures we build today.

Custom Dock Systems, Inc. owns and operates two state-of-the-art dock-construction facilities with over 50,000 square feet of fabrication area to meet your needs. One facility is specifically designed for handling, storing, and welding all aluminum docks and related aluminum products. The other facility is designed for steel welding and fabrication. Both facilities are capable of producing structures of any size, from the simple, single-slip private dock to the multi-slip marina project.

We have built thousands of private docks and marina slips for developments you trust for quality, such as The Reserve, Crescent Communities, and The Cliffs Communities. Each slip was custom-built to the owner’s specifications and engineered to withstand all the elements of the property location. We have never sold the cookie-cutter-style dock that can be pulled from a pre-built inventory.

It is with pleasure and pride that we offer you our vast experience and knowledge of marine structures, related products, and your lake’s permitting process. So when you are ready for that custom dock system, please allow us to offer you our no-cost, no-obligation, written price quotation on all your lakefront needs.

Join us in protecting our treasured lakes

Custom Docks Systems, Inc. has successfully gone green and is now considered a Green company. All our aluminum, steel, and decking scraps are being recycled through our waste management company, A.C.E. Environmental, Inc. Furthermore, our management team only buys Brazilian Hardwoods from legal companies. This ensures the materials are not being harvested illegally in South America.

Being dock connoisseurs, we focus on providing custom docks to our customers allowing them to enjoy the outdoor activities offered on the water. Please join us in helping to recycle and save the environment so we will all be able to enjoy the lake for many years to come.

Company Timeline

Designing, Fabricating, and Installing Quality Dock Structures Since 1968.

2024
Carolina Lift Systems Acquisition
Brandon Haynie and Matt Cole acquired Carolina Lift Systems. This acquisition allows us to supply top-quality boat lifts directly to our customers, broadening our product offerings and strengthening our position in the marine industry.
2023
Expanding Horizons

Custom Dock Systems began supplying docks and accessories to dealers nationwide, enhancing accessibility and service across the country. Additionally, we became the exclusive dealer of Touchless Cover in our territory, bringing cutting-edge cover solutions to our clients.

2021
Expansion Continues

Custom Dock Systems purchases more land to allow for further growth and a new 10,000-square-foot building to handle increased production and demand.

2020
A New Chapter Begins

Third-generation marine contractor Brandon Haynie completes the purchase of the company started by his grandfather, and becomes the full owner and CEO.

2013
Cathedral Style Hip Roof

Our design team introduced the Cathedral-Style Hip Roof. Our company is the only one offering all welded Cathedral-style roofs. Our design team felt the roof would be a great fit for larger, taller boats.

2012
Custom Built Docking Accessories

Custom Dock Systems, Inc. expanded their product line by designing and manufacturing docking accessories, which include but aren’t limited to: trash can compartments, all aluminum cupolas, swim benches, overhead storage units, and fish cleaning stations.

2010
Sixth Expansion

The demand for aluminum docks began to soar, and Custom Dock Systems, Inc. added another complete fabrication building equipped with state-of-the-art welding units for the sole purpose of storing and fabricating aluminum products.

2008
A New Name

Custom Steel and Wood, Inc. changes name to Custom Dock Systems, Inc. With the addition of aluminum docks, aluminum products, and an array of flooring options, Don didn’t feel the current name represented the dock structures we continue to build today; therefore, he changed the company name to Custom Dock Systems, Inc. to better represent our products and uphold our promise to make every customer their own custom made dock.

2004
Five-Step Aluminum Ladder

Don designed and manufactured a new, state-of-the-art five-step aluminum ladder to fit his customers’ needs. It is a special design with a custom step tread for safety and comfort for the foot. The ladder sits in the water for swimming purposes and can be placed in the up position when not in use.

2001
Fifth Expansion

Custom Steel and Wood, Inc. expanded by adding yet another fabrication plant, this time adding 24,000 square feet for boat lift fabrication and custom aluminum products.

2000
First Aluminum Dock

One of Don’s primary focuses is to build custom-made docks to fit every customer’s individual needs; as a result, in 2000, he added aluminum docks to the company’s vast array of custom-built products.

1999
Fourth Expansion

As our reputation grew as having the most durable, attractive dock on the lake, so did our sales; therefore, in 1999, Custom Steel and Wood, Inc. added a 7,500-square-foot additional work area in the company’s fabrication facility in order to better accommodate demands.

1999
Third Generation, Brandon Haynie, Begins His Career

Brandon Haynie graduated from TL Hanna High School and began his career at Custom Steel and Wood, Inc. while earning his business degree at night, becoming the third generation of marine contractors.

1998
Custom Boat Lifts

After being a distributor for several leading lift companies, Don designed and started fabricating a custom lift design exclusively for the lakes of the Carolinas. This lift is now widely known as the Carolina Lift System. This lift has grown in popularity and is sought out by anyone in rough water conditions.

1993
A New Generation

Buford Haynie retired, and second-generation, Don Haynie, becomes sole owner.

1991
Third Expansion

As our company proved to have continuous growth, we expanded once again, resulting in a new, DHEC-approved, paint booth.

1990
Encapsulated Floatation

The Corps of Engineers changed the float regulations to encapsulated floatation, and docks were re-designed to accommodate the new floats.

1987
Commercial Dock Division Established

Because Custom Steel and Wood, Inc. was awarded yet another contract for Portman Marina, this time for an even larger dock structure, the commercial dock division was established. The designs were so superior to the competition it led to thousands of slips being built throughout the Southeast.

1985
Portman Marina

Custom Steel and Wood, Inc. was awarded a contract to build what was to be the largest floating dock on Lake Hartwell for Portman Marina.

1983
First Expansion

In 1983, due to the high demand and the need for more space to reach these demands, Custom Steel and Wood, Inc. expanded for the first time, doubling its fabrication capacity.

1981
First Fabrication Plant

In the spring of 1981, Custom Steel and Wood, Inc. built the first fabrication building, allowing Buford, Don, and their design team the ability to manufacture steel docks on-site. Custom Steel and Wood, Inc. is born Custom Steel and Wood, Inc. was incorporated, and Buford and Don began their careers as marine contractors.

1980
Property Purchased on Hwy 24

Neighbors of neighbors and friends of friends began requesting docks, and so, in the spring of 1980, property was purchased on Hwy 24 where Buford and Don’s company would grow into what is now one of the largest marine contractors in the Southeast.

1968
First Manufactured Dock

After seeing the high level of quality of the dock Buford Haynie and his son, Don Haynie, built for their own lake front property, they sold their first dock to a neighbor in 1968. While Buford continued to work in the local factory and Don continued his education at Clemson University, they built docks on the side for neighbors and friends in their back yard. Pictured here is the first dock where it all started, located on Buford Haynie’s lake front property.

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