Pilings construction in coastal North Carolina

PILINGS

Piling Driving and Replacement on the Coast

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

Driven to RefusalCCA & PT AvailableBarge-Mounted Driver

THE CHALLENGE

Why this matters on coastal NC

A piling that stops short does not hold a pier or a bulkhead. Refusal is the only spec we drive to.

MATERIALS WE USE

Pressure-treated 8x8, 10x10, 12x12 pilingsCCA-treated marine pilings (available)Stainless or galvanized piling capsHot-dipped galvanized strapsMarine sealant on cut tops

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Every pilings build covers

  • Bottom probe and refusal estimate before quoting
  • 8x8, 10x10, or 12x12 pressure-treated pilings
  • Marine-rated CCA treatment available
  • Barge-mounted hydraulic pile driver
  • Cut-off, cap, and clean-up included

HOW WE BUILD PILINGS

Our 5-step process

01

Free Site Evaluation

We probe the bottom and confirm refusal depth before quoting.

02

Material Order

Pilings are delivered direct from the treatment yard, never stockpiled.

03

Drive

Our barge-mounted hydraulic driver sets each piling to refusal — no shortcuts.

04

Cut & Cap

We cut every piling square at finish elevation and apply a piling cap if specified.

05

Walkthrough

You get a written record of every piling location, depth, and refusal blow count.

PRICING & TIMELINE

Free Site Evaluation

Free site evaluation. Most piling jobs fall in the $300 – $900 per piling range installed, depending on size and access.

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WARRANTY

One-Year Workmanship

One-year workmanship warranty. Pilings carry their treatment warranty (typically 25 years).

Materials carry their respective manufacturer warranties.

VERIFIED GOOGLE REVIEWS

What homeowners say

Real, published reviews from our Google Business Profile — 22 five-star reviews and counting.

4 reviews
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Mark and Tommy were great to work with and did an excellent job on our dock renovation. They added pilings and a boatlift as well as relocated a couple of jet ski lifts. We also had to run a new electrical line from the house and fix a few other things — and everything was handled professionally.
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5 reviews
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Mark and his crew did a fantastic job on a complex project involving multiple piers and gazebos. Great craftsmanship. Stayed on the job till it was completed. Highly recommend them for your pier, dock, or bulkhead projects.
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10 reviews
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Mark rebuilt our dock this fall and did a great job. He handled the CAMA permitting and kept me updated on weather delays that pushed back our project. He was very responsive when I had questions and when we needed a slight change to our build.
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OUR APPROACH

The Blow-Count Verification Record

We log every piling's location, depth, and final blow count on a written record you keep. If a future contractor claims your pilings are short, you have the proof in hand.

— Mark Lipe

FROM THE FOUNDER

Pilings done right is invisible — it just works through the next storm and the next ten tides. That's the standard.

— Mark Lipe

FAQ

Questions about pilings

What size piling do I need?

Light residential docks use 8x8. T-head piers and lift pilings usually need 10x10. Bulkheads and commercial docks step up to 12x12.

PT or CCA?

PT (pressure-treated) is the standard. CCA is the older marine-grade treatment and lasts longer in salt water but is special order.

How do you reach the site?

We barge in the driver for water-only sites or truck it in if there is a launch within reach.

Talk to us about pilings

Free site evaluation. Written estimate within one business day. Every board, fastener, and piling listed.