Stokes Marine

A Reputation Built on Southwest Florida Waterways

Southwest Florida residents have trusted our docks, boatlifts, and seawalls since 2003. Now, Stokes Marine continues to serve communities through residential and municipal marine construction.

How it Started

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2003

Brent Stokes started as a licensed dock, boatlift, and seawall contractor in Fort Myers, FL with a commitment to quality that withstands Florida’s weather conditions.

Now

What began primarily as residential dock and boat lift installation has grown to include full marina construction, FEMA-funded boardwalk reconstruction, and large-scale commercial waterfront projects.

The company Brent runs today is a different scale than the one he started, but the quality standard that hasn’t changed.

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Licensed & Fully Insured

Professional marine contractor meeting all state and industry requirements

3D AutoCAD Design

See your ideas come to life with full renderings of your property before construction begins

Full In-House Service

Design, installation, permitting, and maintenance all handled by our own crews.

Exclusive Golden Boatlift Dealer

Southwest Florida’s ONLY authorized dealer of Golden Boat Lifts

Bonding Capacity

Qualified to take on large-scale commercial and municipal construction projects

How This Work Should Be Done

After nearly 25 years of building and maintaining waterway construction in Florida, we still uphold the same values that Stokes Marine was originally built on.

High-quality standard for material and construction
Treat every property respectfully
Adapt to Florida's weather conditions
Provide long-term service regardless of who built it

What Our Customers Say

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Stokes did a phenomenal job putting in our new dock and lift! From sales and design (Eric) through install, every person we encountered were amazing. Eric suggested a kayak dock that makes it easier to launch and return. Great addition to our project. The men that came back to install the canopy were knowledgeable and cautious when moving our boat around. They provided good insight when explaining our options. We would highly recommend Stokes for all your dock and lift needs.
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Gordon S
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Called twice, left number; finally called again and was told how busy they were, wanted my credit card number before they could help me , and It am a neighbor of part of the family; looking for other contractor ; this needs to be erased, stokes called and cleared it up, thanks to Brent stokes!
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Worked with Phil LeBoutillier and Eric Sammet on a project to reconfigure our dock to accommodate a new boat. Their crew came out last week and in a short period of time completed the renovations. The crew did a great job executing the plan perfectly. They were very careful in keeping the area clean, their workmanship exceeded all expectations. Thanks Stokes Marine!
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Kevin K
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Just had Nick and Josh out to service our lift and make adjustments to the bunks. They were incredible! Made sure the boat was perfectly situated for us. Definitely went the extra mile to ensure things were just right! Thank you!!
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Patti A
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Stokes did our courtesy docks at Fishermen’s Village. Not only did they work fast but their staff was professional and created a safe environment within lots of construction and the walking public. Highly recommend Stokes.
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I can’t say enough good things about this company. The work crews were the best workers I have ever had do work for me. They were courteous, respectful and great to deal with. They repaired my seawall and cleaned up everything….was neat and tidy when they left each day.
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We had such a great experience working with Stokes. They designed and built our dock. We collaborated with them and they listened to all of our ideas trying to incorporate all aspects while still being within code. They had great insight into the design. We loved seeing the 3D renderings which were very helpful in making final decisions. The building process was great. Everyone was so polite and hard working. We most appreciated them always showing up when they said they would and cleaning up when work was completed. We highly recommend Stokes and would gladly work with them again in the future.
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The assessment and installation of the crew that came to help us in a neighborhood off Island Park road was amazing Fair in their assessment of a new home we bought that needed repairs. We have no experience with this stuff and Eric Sammet came out and gave us a solid and fair assessment of what we needed and came and made the repairs very promptly and professionally…. There was work that needed done to our dock and lift that was still damaged from Ian and they told us what HAD to happen and what we could wait on! Team was professional courteous and knew what they were doing! I will definitely go to them in the future. The crew that helped us out was Nate, Chris, Kenneth, and Mikle and of course the best EVER dock and boat lift sales Guy Eric Sammet! Thanks again guys for all your hard work and job well done.
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I'm new to the island and Stokes came highly recommend. Stokes is very prompt, knowledgeable, and goes the extra mile to get the job done.
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We moved to Florida 7 months ago and our dock needed some servicing. Reached out to Eric at Stokes and he was fantastic. In no time, he had the guys out to the dock. They replaced some piling covers, some submerged wood framing and I couldn’t be happier. Nathan and the other guys are always courteous and always do a great job. Just had my lifts done for their six month service and that crew was great as well (I forget their names). I will always use and recommend these guys. The proof is in the results

Licensed and Credentialed Contractors

Homeowners and companies can rest assured knowing our teams have the credentials that protect your project.

State Contractor License

Licensed under Florida DBPR, so we meet all state requirements for residential and commercial marine construction projects.

General Liability Insurance

We’re fully insured. A certificate is available on request for HOA, municipal, and commercial clients.

Bonding

Bonded for commercial and government contract work with proper documentation available.

Certified Crane Operators

We have an in-house crane vessel with certified crane operators on staff.

FEMA Contract Experience

Awarded and completed federally funded disaster recovery contracts requiring strict documentation and compliance reporting

Meet the People Behind the Work

When you work with Stokes Marine, you have a dedicated team of project managers, CAD designers, licensed construction crews, certified crane operators, and repairmen. These people have built on Southwest Florida waterways for years, and build with the quality that Florida’s climate demands.

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If you’re looking for a trusted dock builder, boatlift installer, seawall repairman, or maintenance plans, start the conversation with one of our representatives.

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