Deck Contractors for Waterfront Homes — coastal North Carolina marine construction

DECK CONTRACTORS NEAR YOU · BUILT ON THE COAST, BUILT FOR THE COAST

Deck Contractors for Waterfront Homes

Most "deck contractors near me" results are landlocked builders who don't understand what salt air, tidal exposure, and hurricane-zone codes do to a deck. We build waterfront-grade decks — pressure-treated, composite, or IPE — engineered for the coast. Same crew that builds the docks.

Licensed: NC GC #100980Fully Insured30+ Years8-City CoverageCAMA Permit Experienced

WHY HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE US

Searched "deck contractors near me" — here's why you stop scrolling here

Local. Licensed. Insured.

NC GC #100980. Shop in Hampstead. We work within an 80 km radius — every job is within driving distance of our office.

30+ Years of Construction

Mark Lipe has been in the construction industry for 30+ years. Family-owned. W-2 crew. No rotating subs.

Materials That Survive the Salt

Marine-grade pressure-treated lumber. 316 stainless on every saltwater connection. Pilings driven to refusal, not to a number.

CAMA Permit Experienced

Pender, New Hanover, Onslow County general permits. Town reviews in Topsail, Wrightsville, Carolina Beach, Surf City. We file on your behalf.

Hurricane-Tested Builds

Our docks survived Florence, Dorian, Isaias, and Ian. We build to coastal load codes — not the inland minimums.

Estimate Equals Invoice

Every board, fastener, and piling is listed on the estimate. No "miscellaneous." No change-order surprises. The estimate is the estimate.

WHAT WE BUILD

10 services for your waterfront

Whether you searched for deck contractors near me or a specific service, here's the full menu — every one of these built to the same coastal-grade standard.

Floating Docks

Sound-side floating docks engineered for 3–4 ft tide swings, plus lake-grade builds inland — designed and installed from Hampstead to Sneads Ferry and on freshwater lakes within reach of our shop.

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Fixed Piers

Hurricane-rated pier construction for the Cape Fear River, ICW, and Topsail Sound — plus freshwater-lake piers inland, all built on pressure-treated pilings driven to refusal.

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Boat Lifts

Cradle, beam, and PWC lifts sized to your boat and your dock — installed across coastal NC and on freshwater lakes inland.

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Dock Repairs

Decking, framing, pilings, and hardware repair across the eight coastal cities we serve — plus freshwater-lake dock repairs inland. Fast turnarounds, real warranties.

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Gazebos

Metal-roofed and IPE-trimmed gazebos that anchor your pier and shade your view — coastal NC from Hampstead to Carolina Beach, plus freshwater-lake builds inland.

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Pilings

Pressure-treated and CCA pilings driven to refusal — for coastal docks, pier rebuilds, bulkhead repair, and freshwater-lake builds inland.

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Custom Docks

One-off pier and dock designs for Figure Eight Island, the rest of coastal NC, and freshwater lakes inland — IPE hardwood, copper trim, and hurricane-rated framing.

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Deck Construction

Salt-air decks framed for hurricane country — and lake-side decks framed for sun and wake exposure. Pressure-treated, composite, or IPE, with stainless or galvanized hardware to match the water.

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Waterfront Decks

Sound-side, ICW, bulkhead-edge, and lake-side decks designed to frame your view — with cable rails and hardware specified to the water you build on.

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Marine Carpentry

Stairs, ladders, dock boxes, fish-cleaning stations, benches, and the small custom pieces that finish a waterfront — saltwater or freshwater alike.

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CITIES WE SERVE

Coastal NC service area — "near me" means within driving distance of your dock

If you searched "deck contractors near me" from any of these 8 cities, you're in our coverage area. Click yours for city-specific pricing, permit details, and recent local builds.

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FAQ

Questions about deck contractors near me

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Where do you provide deck contractors service?

Across 8 coastal North Carolina cities — Hampstead, Wilmington, Topsail Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Figure Eight Island, Surf City, and Sneads Ferry — plus inland lakes in the same region. Our shop is in Hampstead and we work within an 80 km (~50 mile) radius. If you're in coastal NC and on the water, we cover you.
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Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. We hold NC General Contractor License #100980 (required for any NC construction project over $30,000) and carry general liability plus workers compensation on every employee. Certificates available on request before contract signing.
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How fast can you get out for a quote?

Free site evaluation typically within 3–5 business days of your call. Written estimate emailed within one business day of the site visit. Storm-damage and emergency repairs get same-week response for existing clients.
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What does the estimate include?

Every board, fastener, and piling — line-item. No "miscellaneous" placeholders, no surprise change orders. CAMA permit fees and engineering (when required) are itemized separately so you see exactly where the budget goes.
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Do you handle the CAMA permit?

Yes. We have experience with Pender, New Hanover, and Onslow County CAMA general permits, plus town reviews in Topsail Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Surf City. We submit on your behalf and shepherd the application through.
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How does pricing compare to other contractors?

We are not the cheapest quote you will get — and we will not pretend to be. We use marine-grade pressure-treated lumber, 316 stainless on every saltwater connection, and pilings driven to refusal. The cheaper quote you get from someone else is almost always cutting one of those three. See our public 2026 pricing guide for itemized ranges.

Get a quote from a waterfront-grade deck contractor

Free site evaluation, written estimate within one business day. No pressure, no obligation.