“Mark probed the Cape Fear bottom and found we needed 10x10 pilings — the other guys quoted 8x8 without even checking.”
WILMINGTON, NC · NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Wilmington Dock and Pier Construction
Cape Fear River and ICW docks for Wilmington — historic-home retrofits and severe salt-air corrosion handled.
Cape Fear & ICWHistoric RetrofitNew Hanover CAMA
LOCAL EXPERTISE
Why Wilmington is 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.
County: New Hanover County
Coords: 34.2257, -77.9447
LOCAL FACTS
What we know about Wilmington
- 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
- Severe salt-air corrosion zone — 316 stainless throughout
FEATURED SERVICES
What we build in Wilmington
Fixed Piers
Hurricane-rated pier construction for the Cape Fear River, ICW, and Topsail Sound, built on pressure-treated pilings.
Fixed Piers in Wilmington
Floating Docks
Sound-side floating docks engineered for 3–4 ft tide swings, designed and installed from Hampstead to Sneads Ferry.
Floating Docks in Wilmington
Dock Repairs
Decking, framing, pilings, and hardware repair across the eight cities we serve — fast turnarounds, real warranties.
Dock Repairs in Wilmington
Pilings
Pressure-treated and CCA pilings driven to refusal — for new docks, pier rebuilds, and bulkhead repair.
Pilings in Wilmington
Custom Docks
One-off pier and dock designs for Figure Eight Island and the rest of coastal NC — IPE hardwood, copper trim, and hurricane-rated framing.
Custom Docks in WilmingtonWHAT WILMINGTON HOMEOWNERS SAY
Real feedback from Wilmington
“Historic district dock with trim that matches the house. Nobody else offered to try.”
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FROM MARK LIPE
In Wilmington, the water teaches you fast. Build for the worst tide and the longest storm — the calm days take care of themselves.
FAQ
Questions about Wilmington dock builds
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Cape Fear River or ICW — does it matter?
Yes. The Cape Fear River basin is softer-bottomed than the ICW, so pilings drive deeper and we step up to 10x10 in most river projects.
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Do you work in the historic district?
Yes. We have built and retrofitted docks in the Wilmington historic district with trim profiles that match the originals.
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How bad is salt-air corrosion in Wilmington?
It is severe. We use 316 stainless throughout on Wilmington jobs — galvanized hardware fails on a 5–7 year cycle here.
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Cities we also serve near Wilmington
Talk to us about your Wilmington project
Free site evaluation. Written estimate within one business day. Every board, fastener, and piling listed.