FIXED PIERS · WILMINGTON, NC
Fixed Piers in Wilmington, NC
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. Based ten minutes from the Wilmington waterfront.
Hurricane-RatedPressure-Treated Pilings30+ Years ConstructionNew Hanover County
QUICK ANSWER
- Who builds fixed piers in Wilmington, NC?
- Intracoastal Installs builds fixed piers 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 fixed piers 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 FIXED PIERS BUILD COVERS
What is included
- CAMA permit-aware piling layout
- Pressure-treated 8x8 or 10x10 pilings driven to refusal
- Marine-grade lumber decking, stringers, and railings
- 316 stainless lag bolts and through-bolts
- Optional T-head, L-head, or covered roof structure
WILMINGTON COVERAGE MAP
We work the entire Wilmington waterfront
FAQ
Fixed Piers in Wilmington, NC — questions answered
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Do you build fixed piers in Wilmington, NC?
Yes. We build fixed piers 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 fixed piers cost in Wilmington, NC?
Free site evaluation. Most residential fixed piers fall in the $18,000 – $60,000 range depending on length and head shape, plus permits. 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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How deep do you drive pilings?
We drive every piling to refusal — usually 12 to 20 feet depending on the bottom. We do not stop short to save time.
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Will my pier survive a hurricane?
A pier built to refusal with stainless hardware and a properly engineered roof will survive a direct Category 2 hit. Florence took out hundreds of piers in 2018; ours stayed.
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Free Wilmington fixed piers estimate
We will visit your Wilmington bulkhead, walk the shoreline, and provide a written, itemized estimate within one business day.