“Mark and his crew replaced our 30-year-old dock in under a week. Every board is level, every fastener is stainless. This is how it should be done.”
30+ YEARS · COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA
Coastal Docks Built to
Outlast the Salt
The Intracoastal Waterway corrodes hardware, warps decking, and exposes every shortcut. We build for that reality — marine-grade lumber, 316 stainless, pilings driven to refusal.
30+ Years
NC GC #100980
Fully Insured
30+ Years ConstructionNC GC #100980Family-OwnedFully InsuredMarine-Grade MaterialsWarranty-Backed
WHAT WE BUILD
From Floating Docks to Marine Carpentry
Ten services for the coastal NC waterfront — every build on marine-grade lumber, 316 stainless fasteners, and pilings driven to refusal.
Floating Docks
Sound-side floating docks engineered for 3–4 ft tide swings, designed and installed from Hampstead to Sneads Ferry.
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Fixed Piers
Hurricane-rated pier construction for the Cape Fear River, ICW, and Topsail Sound, built on pressure-treated pilings.
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Boat Lifts
Cradle, beam, and PWC lifts sized to your boat and your dock — installed across coastal NC.
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Dock Repairs
Decking, framing, pilings, and hardware repair across the eight cities we serve — fast turnarounds, real warranties.
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Gazebos
Metal-roofed and IPE-trimmed gazebos that anchor your pier and shade your view from Hampstead to Carolina Beach.
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Pilings
Pressure-treated and CCA pilings driven to refusal — for new docks, pier rebuilds, and bulkhead repair.
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The Intracoastal eats hardware. It ages decking in half the time. It finds every shortcut a contractor leaves behind. That’s why we build to refusal — no exceptions, no compromise.
THE COASTAL-GRADE BUILD STANDARD
Most dock failures start with the same three shortcuts
Undersized pilings. Galvanized hardware in a stainless zone. A crew that stops driving at a number instead of refusal.
We run a different standard. Every piling to refusal. 316 stainless on the saltwater side. Marine-grade lumber from the treatment yard — never a box-store lumberyard. It costs more to build this way. It costs far less to own.
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Three Decades in Construction
Mark Lipe has 30+ years in the construction industry — framing, finishing, and building structures that hold up in coastal conditions. That experience is in every joint and fastener on your dock.
The Coastal-Grade Build Standard
Marine-grade lumber, 316 stainless fasteners, USA-made float drums. No galvanized hardware where stainless belongs.
Permit-Aware Design
We design every dock to fit CAMA general permit rules and county review. No redraws, no surprise rejections.
SERVICE AREA
Eight cities, three counties, one coast
We file CAMA paperwork in Pender, New Hanover, and Onslow every month. Our shop is at 312 Olde Point Loop in Hampstead — most of the coast is within a 45-minute trailer haul.
WHAT HOMEOWNERS SAY
Real reviews from the waterfront
“We called three contractors. Mark was the only one who probed the bottom before quoting. He found soft spots the others missed and built to refusal.”
“Our gazebo survived Hurricane Florence with zero damage. The neighbors lost theirs. That tells you everything about the build quality.”
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HOW IT WORKS
Five steps from first call to final walkthrough
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Free Site Evaluation
We come out, walk the shoreline, probe the bottom, and listen to how you plan to use the dock.
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Written Estimate
You get a line-item estimate within one business day — every board, fastener, and piling listed.
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Permit-Aware Design
We tune the design to fit your county’s CAMA general permit and any town review.
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Build & Install
Marine-grade lumber, 316 stainless hardware, and pilings driven to refusal — never short.
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Walkthrough & Warranty
We walk every fastener with you and back the workmanship for one full year.
RECENT BUILDS
Thirty years of coastal NC waterfront work
Every project built to the same uncompromising standard — marine-grade lumber, 316 stainless, pilings to refusal.
FAQ
Questions homeowners ask first
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What service area do you cover?
We cover eight coastal NC cities: Hampstead, Wilmington, Topsail Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Figure Eight Island, Surf City, and Sneads Ferry. Our shop is at 312 Olde Point Loop in Hampstead.
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Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Intracoastal Installs LLC holds North Carolina General Contractor License #100980 and carries full liability and worker’s compensation coverage.
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How much does a dock cost?
Most residential floating docks fall in the $12,000 – $35,000 range. Fixed piers run $18,000 – $60,000 depending on length. We provide a free site evaluation and a written estimate within one business day.
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Do you handle CAMA permits?
Yes. We design every dock to fit CAMA general permit rules and walk the application through Pender, New Hanover, or Onslow County with you.
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What materials do you use?
Marine-grade pressure-treated lumber, 316 stainless steel fasteners, USA-made HDPE float drums, and hot-dipped galvanized framing. IPE Brazilian hardwood and copper-finish hardware are available on custom builds.
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How long does construction take?
Most floating docks take 3 to 7 working days once permits are in hand. Fixed piers take 7 to 14 working days. Custom and gazebo work scopes are quoted with their own timelines.
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Do you do repairs?
Yes. We repair decking, framing, pilings, and hardware on docks of any age. Same-week estimates and storm-damage emergencies move to the front of the schedule.
Tell us about your dock
Free site evaluation. Written estimate within one business day. Every board, fastener, and piling listed — no surprises, no change orders.