Design & Planning

New Construction

Maintenance & Repairs

Finishing & Systems

Design & Planning

From initial concept to final permits, our expert team guides you through every phase of dock planning. Drawing on four decades of experience, we ensure your marine construction project starts with a solid foundation.

New Construction

Custom dock and marina construction engineered to the highest standards. From private residential docks to commercial marinas, we bring military-grade precision to every California waterfront project.

Maintenance & Repairs

Comprehensive dock maintenance and repair services delivered by Southern California's most experienced marine construction team. Whether it's routine upkeep or major repairs, we keep your waterfront infrastructure safe and sound.

Finishing & Systems

Complete marine utility systems and premium finishing work that combines functionality with aesthetics. Our in-house team handles everything from electrical systems to custom carpentry, ensuring lasting quality in every detail.

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Our Guiding Principles

Every project we undertake reflects our commitment to excellence. From the precision of our engineering to the durability of our materials, we maintain the same high standards that earned us contracts with the U.S. Navy and Marines, along with multiple cities in California. Quality isn't just a goal—it's our foundation.

As a family business, we treat every client's project as if it were our own. Two generations of Swift expertise go into every dock we build, combining our professional knowledge with personal care. We believe in building not just docks, but lasting relationships with our clients.

We believe in handling every aspect of dock construction in-house, from initial design through final installation. This comprehensive approach ensures seamless project execution and allows us to maintain our high standards at every step. When you work with Swift Slip, you get a partner committed to your project's complete success.

We're Building a Legacy of Trust on California's Waters

  • Exactly what they promised, on time, and on budget.

    It is so rare these days to find a company that does exactly what they promised, on time and on budget and when they are finished, the end product is even better than expected. If only every contractor had the same high standards!

    Sharon O.

  • Highly Recommend

    These folks are really really good. I spoke with Mr. Swift about what I wanted, and he gave me a couple of options. I had him essentially re-build my dock in place. They did the work on-time and on-budget and the work is beautiful. I couldn't be happier. These folks know what they are doing and they are great at doing it. Highly recommended.

    Roger J.

  • Top notch from design to implementation.

    Swift Slip Dock builders are exceptional in their customer service and simply the masters in this area for dock building. Their detailed recommendations and expertise were top notch from design to implementation and I could not be more satisfied with my new dock! The materials are top of the line and the design is perfect for boating and paddling. Pete Swift is a pleasure to work with and his team of builders were skilled and professional and actually nice to have on site.

    Sharon O.

  • Outstanding Quality

    My family has been using Swift for over 50 years and they never disappoint. We recently needed to have our dock and gangplank replaced and they came through with outstanding quality. I highly recommend them.

    Betsy T.

  • Truly impeccable workmanship!

    Swift Slip is a local treasure - A family owned business that does amazing work! I have been walking Balboa Island for decades and whenever I see a Swift Slip crew installing a new dock I know it’s going to have impeccable workmanship! It is fascinating to see how quickly and efficiently they do their work.

    Evelyn N.

  • Professional, extremely competent, and courteous.

    Ben Swift and his crew are amazing!!! The dock was completed in a timely basis and the crew were professional and extremely competent and courteous. So happy with them and our new dock. When we got our dock approved with the lake, they asked us who we were using? When I told them Swift, they said, "Great, those guys are professionals and we always have a good experience with them!" I WAS SOLD. So happy we used Swift Slip!

    Paul E.

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