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Boat Lift Service & Repair In South Florida. Boat Lift Problems, Handled.
Saltwater never takes a day off, so neither does your lift. Our in-house crews inspect, service and repair the complete system, from cables and motors to I-beams and pilings, and document every visit for your warranty file.
5.0- 35+ Years
- Licensed & Insured
- Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee
Twice-yearly service program
Family-owned, on South Florida water
No subcontractors, no hand-offs
Written findings, every visit
Rated 5.0 On Google.
“It is a pleasure to write this review. Marc is an excellent professional who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and highly focused. He is a pleasure to work with, and you will be very pleased with your decision to choose him and his company.”
“Marc came through with an excellent job on this lift. It’s hard to find a boss who works with his crew. Great service and quick install. Definitely will be dealing again in the future. Thanks guys.”
“They did my lift in Ft. Lauderdale I wouldn’t recommend anyone else! Very respectful when I was asking him questions too!”
“Marc and his team were communicative, professional, and informative throughout the whole process for my lift. The price was great, and the whole process was surprisingly seamless and stress free. I would recommend to anyone looking for a boat lift or dock.”
“Marc and his team did a great job installing a 15KLB lift for me within the schedule I gave him and on budget. I'm very happy with the work they provided and would highly recommend if you're in the market for a new lift.”
“Would recommend Boat Lift Installers LLC. 10/10 times. Very professional and knowledgeable with lots of experience in the boat lift industry. Recently had a 50,000 lb hurricane lift installed for a large center console and it has worked flawlessly. Mark and his team are punctual, precise, and always available to help and answer questions.”
“Boat lift installers did a phenomenal job at a great and fair price. And delivered on all of their promises. Marc and crew are high quality , high integrity guys for sure”
“Always ready / fast quote/ fast execution… I have good service with Mark, He do my maintenance periodically, I ‘m very happy with him!!”
“Marc always does a great job making sure my lift is at peak performance!”
- Boat Lift Installers LLC recommends professional service every six months, plus after storms, impacts, overloads or anything unusual.
- We service the lift as one system, because a worn sheave, a low-voltage motor and a shifted bracket all wear each other out.
- Every visit ends with written findings and photos, the record your factory and installation warranties expect.
- From a remote that will not respond to a full I-beam or piling replacement, one team handles it.
Small Problems Stay Small When Someone Is Looking.
South Florida is one of the hardest places in the country to keep a lift healthy. Salt spray, warm water, marine growth, UV, afternoon storms and hurricane season work on every cable, bearing, bracket and electrical connection year round.
Most lift failures start as something small: a sheave that stops turning, a zinc that is used up, a contactor that chatters, a bunk that shifted after a storm. Twice-yearly service catches those while they are still inexpensive, and keeps the lift, and the boat on it, safe.
- Scheduled reminders, so you never have to track the date
- Same crew that installs our lifts, trained on Neptune Boat Lifts systems
- Service for most lift brands and configurations in the area
Every Component. One Visit.
Each part of your lift has its own warning signs. Our owner guides explain what to watch for between visits. At every service, we check all of it.
Boat Lift Cables
10 signs a cable needs attention and what service should cover.
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Pulleys & Sheaves
How groove and bearing wear scars cables and tilts the cradle.
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Motor & Gearbox
Direct-drive units, warning signs and electrical safety.
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Remote & Control Box
Remotes, control boxes, disconnects and limit switches.
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Boat Lift Bunks
How bunks should support your hull, and 8 signs of wear.
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Bunk Brackets
9 warning signs of shifted, corroded or damaged brackets.
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Elevator Lift Corrosion
I-beams, electrolysis, sacrificial anodes and the disconnect.
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Boat Lift & Dock Pilings
Inspection, movement, wraps, jackets and replacement.
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Most Lift Failures Start Small. We Find Them First.
A worn sheave scars a cable. A scarred cable overloads a corner. An overloaded corner strains the motor. Good service finds the cause, not just the part that finally broke.
Five Steps. Every Visit.
A complete visit follows the same order every time, so nothing gets skipped and every finding is on paper.
Inspect
Cables, sheaves, drive units, controls, bunks, brackets, I-beams, anodes, pilings and electrical, from a safe position.
Clean & Lubricate
Clear salt and debris and lubricate only the points and products your lift manufacturer specifies.
Adjust & Correct
Correct alignment, winding, loose hardware and minor issues on the spot, with manufacturer-approved parts.
Test Cycle
Run a controlled cycle and watch for uneven travel, vibration, heat and abnormal noise.
Document
Written findings, photos and recommendations for your records and your warranty file.
From A Dead Remote To A New I-Beam.
We diagnose before we replace. When a part fails, we find out why, so the new one does not fail the same way.
Everyday Repairs
Handled on the service visit or scheduled promptly.
- Cable replacement, winding correction and sheave or bearing replacement
- Motor, gearbox, brake and drive-connection diagnosis and replacement
- Remote, receiver, control box, disconnect and limit-switch repair
- Bunk rebuilds, re-covering and bracket refits, including refits for a new boat
- Sacrificial anode inspection and replacement
Major Structural Repairs
Scoped, permitted where required, and built by our crews.
- Complete elevator lift I-beam replacement when corrosion is too advanced
- Piling inspection, preventative wraps, jackets and full piling replacement
- Lift removal and reinstallation around piling or seawall work
- Storm and impact damage repair
- Upgrade or replacement when repair no longer makes sense
Before The Storm. After The Storm.
Storm surge, wind and floating debris can shift cables, bend beams, move pilings and flood electrical equipment. We help you prepare the lift before a storm and inspect it before it goes back into service.
- Pre-season inspection of cables, pilings, attachment points and electrical
- Post-storm inspection before the lift is operated
- Keep power off if any motor, control, disconnect or wiring may have been submerged
- Written findings for your insurance and warranty records
Stop Using The Lift And Call If You See
Broken cable strands, a leaning or tilting boat, a motor that hums but will not lift, repeated breaker or GFCI trips, burning smells, a piling that moves, or any tingling in the water. Keep people clear and call us.
The Same Team That Installs Our Lifts Services Them.
35+ Years On The Water
Family-owned and operated in South Florida.
Our Own Crews
In-house installation. No subcontractors, no hand-offs.
Lifetime Workmanship
Every installation backed by our Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee.
Neptune Boat Lifts
We install Neptune Boat Lifts, built for saltwater.
“Marc always does a great job making sure my lift is at peak performance!”
Damon C. · Google review
Documented Service Protects Your Warranty.
A documented service history helps demonstrate required maintenance and can support factory and contractor installation warranties, subject to each warranty's written terms. We give you the paperwork after every visit.
Serving Broward And Palm Beach County.
Fort Lauderdale to Boca Raton and inland to Plantation. Each city page covers local setback rules and permitting.
- 35+ years on South Florida water
- Licensed & insured
- Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee
Boat Lift Service Questions
How often should a boat lift be serviced in South Florida?
Every six months. Boat Lift Installers LLC recommends professional inspection and service twice a year, plus an extra inspection after storms, impacts, overloads or anything unusual. Salt exposure, heavy use and lift age can justify more frequent visits.
What is included in a boat lift service visit?
We inspect cables, sheaves and bearings, motors and gearboxes, controls, disconnects and limit switches, bunks and brackets, elevator I-beams and anodes, pilings and electrical protection. We clean and lubricate per the manufacturer, correct minor issues, run a test cycle and give you written findings.
Do you service lifts you did not install?
Yes. We install Neptune Boat Lifts and service most lift brands and configurations in Broward and Palm Beach County. Parts and procedures always follow the lift manufacturer’s instructions.
My lift stopped working. Can you come out for a repair?
Yes. Stop using the lift, keep people clear, turn the disconnect off if it is safe to do so, and call us. Tell us what you saw and heard. Photos from a safe position help us bring the right parts.
Can you replace a corroded elevator lift I-beam?
Yes. We inspect the full setup, review the disconnect and anodes, coordinate any electrical evaluation, and perform complete I-beam replacement when damage is too advanced. See the elevator lift corrosion guide.
Does regular service affect my warranty?
Most lift warranties expect routine, documented maintenance. A documented service history helps demonstrate it and can support factory and contractor installation warranties, subject to each warranty’s written terms.
More For Lift Owners
Owner Guides
Every component guide, plus buyer guides and city code summaries.
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Boat Lift Owner FAQs
18 answers on service, storms, GFCI trips and insurance.
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New Boat Lift Installation
When repair no longer makes sense, we size and install the right lift.
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