FLOATING DOCKS · WILMINGTON, NC
Floating Docks in Wilmington, NC
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. Based ten minutes from the Wilmington waterfront.
Marine-Grade LumberStainless HardwareHurricane-RatedNew Hanover County
QUICK ANSWER
- Who builds floating docks in Wilmington, NC?
- Intracoastal Installs builds floating 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 floating 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 FLOATING DOCKS BUILD COVERS
What is included
- Site evaluation and CAMA permit-aware design
- HDPE float drums or encapsulated foam, fully bonded
- Marine-grade lumber decking with stainless 316 fasteners
- Galvanized truss frame, gangway, pile guides, cleats
- Removal and disposal of existing dock if requested
WILMINGTON COVERAGE MAP
We work the entire Wilmington waterfront
FAQ
Floating Docks in Wilmington, NC — questions answered
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Do you build floating docks in Wilmington, NC?
Yes. We build floating 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 floating docks cost in Wilmington, NC?
Free site evaluation, written estimate within one business day. Most residential floating docks fall in the $12,000 – $35,000 range, 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 long does a floating dock take to install?
Most residential floating docks are built in 3 to 7 working days once permits are in hand and material is on site.
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Do you handle CAMA permits?
Yes. We design the dock to fit CAMA general permit rules and walk the application through Pender, New Hanover, or Onslow County with you.
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Free Wilmington floating docks estimate
We will visit your Wilmington bulkhead, walk the shoreline, and provide a written, itemized estimate within one business day.