BULKHEADS · WILMINGTON, NC
Bulkheads in Wilmington, NC
Vinyl and timber bulkheads that stop erosion and give your dock a solid landing — new walls, full replacements, and section repairs from Hampstead to Sneads Ferry and on freshwater lakes inland. Based in Hampstead, within easy reach of the Wilmington waterfront.
Vinyl or Timber Sheet PilingTie-Backs & DeadmenCAMA Permit-AwareNew Hanover County
QUICK ANSWER
- Who builds bulkheads in Wilmington, NC?
- Intracoastal Installs builds bulkheads in Wilmington, NC. We are a family-owned, fully insured marine contractor based at 312 Olde Point Loop, Hampstead. Call (910) 612-6107 for a free Wilmington site visit.
WILMINGTON CONDITIONS
Why Wilmington bulkheads are 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.
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
EVERY BULKHEADS BUILD COVERS
What is included
- Shoreline inspection and CAMA permit-aware design
- Vinyl or pressure-treated timber sheet piling driven below the scour line
- Galvanized tie-rods and deadmen (or helical anchors where the lot is tight)
- Pressure-treated or composite cap and walers
- Filter fabric, weep drainage, and clean backfill behind the wall
WILMINGTON COVERAGE MAP
We work the entire Wilmington waterfront
WILMINGTON AT A GLANCE
- County
- New Hanover County
- Service
- Bulkheads
- Permits
- New Hanover County CAMA
- Typical timeline
- 3–14 days
- Insurance
- Fully insured
FAQ
Bulkheads in Wilmington, NC — questions answered
Do you build bulkheads in Wilmington, NC?
Yes. We build bulkheads throughout Wilmington and the surrounding New Hanover County area. Our shop is at 312 Olde Point Loop in Hampstead, NC — a short drive to every Wilmington bulkhead. Call (910) 612-6107 for a free site visit.
What does a bulkheads cost in Wilmington, NC?
Free site evaluation. Bulkhead pricing depends on wall length and height, sheet material, anchor access, and how much of the existing wall can stay — we send a written, itemized estimate within one business day of the visit. Permit cost varies by New Hanover County CAMA review. We provide a written, itemized estimate within one business day.
Do you handle CAMA permits for Wilmington projects?
Yes. Wilmington falls under New Hanover County CAMA general permits, and we walk every application through with you. Yes. We have built and retrofitted docks in the Wilmington historic district with trim profiles that match the originals.
Do I need a CAMA permit to replace a bulkhead?
Almost always, yes. Replacing or repairing a bulkhead in its existing alignment usually fits a CAMA general permit; moving the wall waterward or building new through marsh takes more review. We confirm which applies before we quote and file the paperwork with you.
Vinyl or wood?
Vinyl does not rot, does not feed marine borers, and outlasts timber on salt and brackish water, which is why it is our default on the coast. Pressure-treated timber still makes sense on freshwater lakes, for short walls, and when matching an existing timber wall.
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Free Wilmington bulkheads estimate
We will visit your Wilmington bulkhead, walk the shoreline, and provide a written, itemized estimate within one business day.