CUSTOM DOCKS · WILMINGTON, NC
Custom Docks in Wilmington, NC
One-off pier and dock designs for Figure Eight Island, the rest of Wilmington, NC, and freshwater lakes inland — IPE hardwood, copper trim, and hurricane-rated framing. Based ten minutes from the Wilmington waterfront.
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QUICK ANSWER
- Who builds custom docks in Wilmington, NC?
- Intracoastal Installs builds custom docks in Wilmington, NC. We are a family-owned, nc gc #100980 marine contractor based 312 Olde Point Loop, Hampstead. Call (910) 612-6107 for a free Wilmington site visit.
WILMINGTON CONDITIONS
Why Wilmington custom docks 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 CUSTOM DOCKS BUILD COVERS
What is included
- On-site design with measured drawings
- IPE, cumaru, cedar, or PT decking
- Copper- or stainless-finish hardware
- Custom railings, benches, and storage
- Optional gazebo, lift, or floating section
WILMINGTON COVERAGE MAP
We work the entire Wilmington waterfront
FAQ
Custom Docks in Wilmington, NC — questions answered
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Do you build custom docks in Wilmington, NC?
Yes. We build custom docks 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.
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What does a custom docks cost in Wilmington, NC?
Free site evaluation. Custom dock projects start around $35,000 and scale with footprint and material spec. Permit cost varies by New Hanover County CAMA review. We provide a written, itemized estimate within one business day.
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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.
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Why IPE instead of PT?
IPE is roughly twice the density of PT, takes salt and UV without rotting, and can outlast the pilings if maintained. It costs more up front and pays back over 25 years.
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Can you match a historic home?
Yes. We have built docks to match Wilmington historic-district trim profiles and Figure Eight Island brackets.
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Free Wilmington custom docks estimate
We will visit your Wilmington bulkhead, walk the shoreline, and provide a written, itemized estimate within one business day.