Waterfront and dock in Wilmington, North Carolina

WILMINGTON, NC · NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Wilmington Dock and Pier Construction

Cape Fear River and ICW docks for Wilmington — historic-home retrofits and severe salt-air corrosion handled.

Cape Fear & ICWHistoric RetrofitNew Hanover CAMA

LOCAL EXPERTISE

Why Wilmington is different

Cape Fear River pilings need different driving than ICW pilings — the bottom is softer in the river basin and refusal can be six feet deeper. We adjust spec on every Wilmington job.

County: New Hanover County Coords: 34.2257, -77.9447

LOCAL FACTS

What we know about Wilmington

  • Cape Fear River bottom requires deeper piling drives than ICW
  • Historic-district homes need trim profiles that match the original
  • New Hanover County CAMA permits processed locally
  • Severe salt-air corrosion zone — 316 stainless throughout

VERIFIED GOOGLE REVIEWS

What homeowners say

Real, published reviews from our Google Business Profile — 22 five-star reviews and counting.

5 reviews
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Mark and his crew did a fantastic job on a complex project involving multiple piers and gazebos. Great craftsmanship. Stayed on the job till it was completed. Highly recommend them for your pier, dock, or bulkhead projects.
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2 reviews · 13 photos
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Worked with Mark on a set of docks off of Wrightsville intracoastal. They are very great to work with and do awesome work that looks great and lasts long! Highly recommend using them for any dock or coast side needs!
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10 reviews
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Mark rebuilt our dock this fall and did a great job. He handled the CAMA permitting and kept me updated on weather delays that pushed back our project. He was very responsive when I had questions and when we needed a slight change to our build.
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FROM THE FOUNDER

In Wilmington, the water teaches you fast. Build for the worst tide and the longest storm — the calm days take care of themselves.

— Mark Lipe

FAQ

Questions about Wilmington dock builds

Cape Fear River or ICW — does it matter?

Yes. The Cape Fear River basin is softer-bottomed than the ICW, so pilings drive deeper and we step up to 10x10 in most river projects.

Do you work in the historic district?

Yes. We have built and retrofitted docks in the Wilmington historic district with trim profiles that match the originals.

How bad is salt-air corrosion in Wilmington?

It is severe. We use 316 stainless throughout on Wilmington jobs — galvanized hardware fails on a 5–7 year cycle here.

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Talk to us about your Wilmington project

Free site evaluation. Written estimate within one business day. Every board, fastener, and piling listed.