ClearwaterTrailer Works

Repairs & upgrades · Pinellas County

Fix up the trailer you already have

Rotted floor, sagging sides or lights that quit. We rebuild them with the same ground-contact lumber and stainless hardware as our new trailers. Utility, jet ski and small boat trailers, any brand, steel or aluminum.

Firm price before work starts Stainless hardware Pickup & return

What we fix

Starting prices for a 5' × 8'. Smaller trailers cost less; bigger ones and rough shape get a quote.

New trailer floor

from$395

Full trailer floor replacement: the old deck is torn out and hauled away. New 2×6 No. 2 Prime ground-contact pine, butyl tape on the cross-members, stainless carriage bolts at every crossing, and every cut end sealed.

New wood sides

from$240

12" or 24" side and front walls of 5/4 premium pine decking on new pressure-treated 2×4 uprights, fitted to your stake pockets with stainless bolts and corner braces.

Oil finish

from$115

Natural or cedar-tone penetrating oil on the floor and sides. New lumber needs a few weeks to dry first, so the trailer comes back to us for the oil coat. It's usually ready the next day.

LED lights

from$95

Sealed LED tail, turn and side lights with a new harness and 4-pin plug. Ends flickering lights and dead bulbs.

Bearing service

from$75

Both hubs cleaned and repacked with marine grease, plus a check of tires, lug torque, lights, coupler and chains. Worth doing once a year in Florida.

Tires & add-ons

from$55

Highway-rated tires on new wheels ($215 a pair), swivel jack, stabilizer jacks, E-track, D-rings, spare carrier, toolbox and locks. Same prices as our new trailers, plus install.

Jet ski & small boat trailers

from$45

Salt water is hard on lights, bearings and bunks. Prices are for a single jet ski trailer; doubles and small boat trailers get a quote, and tires are priced by size. Single-axle trailers without brakes.

  • Submersible LED lights & new wiring$145
  • Bearing service with stainless bearing protectors$120
  • New bunk carpet$115
  • New bunk boards, carpetedQuoted
  • New winch strap & hook$45

Not offered: welding, axle or spring replacement, and brakes. We can point you to a local welding shop for those.

Pickup & return

We can come get it

  • Drop off in ClearwaterFree
  • Pickup & return in Pinellas$95
  • Pickup & return in Hillsborough or Pasco$175
  • Farther awayQuoted

To be towed, a trailer needs a current tag, tires that hold air and a coupler that latches. If yours isn't road-ready, text a photo and we'll work out a plan.

Every job is done at our place in Clearwater, with the right tools on hand. Can't tow it here? We'll pick it up and bring it back.

We pick up and return across Pinellas: Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, Tarpon Springs, Seminole, Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg.

How it works

  1. Send a request

    Tell us what you need below. It takes a minute.

  2. Get a firm price

    We text you for a few photos and give you a firm price. A 50% deposit books your spot and orders the parts and lumber.

  3. Get it back fixed

    Drop it off or we pick it up. Most jobs are done within a week. Pay the balance by Zelle, Venmo or cash when it's done.

What customers say

“Had a great experience with Shawn. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the whole process easy from start to finish. You can tell he takes pride in his work and actually cares about making sure his customers are taken care of. The trailer came out great, and I couldn’t be happier with the service. Definitely recommend Shawn to anyone looking for a quality trailer and someone they can trust!”
Thomas O. · Boat trailer customer · Google review

Get a price

Request a repair

What do you need?

Faster with photos

After you send this, text 585-943-1851 a photo of the whole trailer and one of the problem. That's usually all we need for a firm price.

Want a new one instead?

If the frame is rusted through, a rebuild may cost more than it's worth. Build a new aluminum trailer and see the price as you go.

Good to know

Do you work on steel trailers?

Yes. Floors, sides, lights, bearings and tires on any brand, steel or aluminum. We don't weld, replace axles or work on brakes.

Do you work on jet ski and boat trailers?

Yes, single-axle jet ski and small boat trailers without brakes. We swap in submersible LED lights, service bearings and add stainless bearing protectors, re-carpet or replace bunks, and replace winch straps and tires. Bigger boat trailers with brakes need a marine trailer shop.

How much does a trailer floor replacement cost?

A new floor on a 5' × 8' trailer starts at $395. That includes tearing out and hauling away the old deck, new 2×6 ground-contact pine, butyl tape on the cross-members and stainless bolts. Smaller trailers cost less, and bigger ones are priced by size. Text a photo of your trailer for a firm price.

What areas do you serve?

All of Pinellas County. Drop-off at our place in Clearwater is free, and pickup and return is $95 anywhere in Pinellas, including Largo, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, Tarpon Springs, Seminole, Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg. Hillsborough and Pasco are $175.

How long does a new floor take?

About a day of work once the lumber is in. Most trailers are back within a week of drop-off or pickup.

Why plank boards instead of plywood?

Ground-contact pine planks drain between the boards and don't come apart in layers the way plywood does in Florida rain. 2×6 planks are also rated to span the gap between trailer cross-members.

When do I pay?

A 50% deposit when you book, and the rest when the job is done. The deposit buys the parts and lumber for your trailer, so it's non-refundable once they're ordered. If we can't finish the job, you get it back. Tires and other parts-only add-ons are paid in full when you book.

Do I need to be home?

Only for pickup and return. Drop-offs in Clearwater are by appointment, so we'll set a time that works for both of us.

Text Shawn