“Our pier survived Florence with zero damage while the neighbor lost theirs. Every piling was driven to refusal — that made the difference.”
FIXED PIERS
Fixed Piers That Stand Strong for Decades
Hurricane-rated pier construction for the Cape Fear River, ICW, and Topsail Sound, built on pressure-treated pilings.
Hurricane-RatedPressure-Treated Pilings30+ Years Construction
THE CHALLENGE
Why this matters on coastal NC
A pier that wobbles in a six-knot tide will not survive a Category 1 storm. Most pier failures we repair started with the wrong piling depth or undersized hardware.
MATERIALS WE USE
8x8 or 10x10 pressure-treated pilings2x8 marine-grade stringers5/4 deck boards or IPE hardwood316 stainless through-boltsAluminum or stainless cleats
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Every fixed piers build covers
- 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
HOW WE BUILD FIXED PIERS
Our 5-step process
01
Free Site Evaluation
We probe the bottom, check water depth, and confirm the pier length your shoreline allows.
02
Permit-Aware Design
We draw the layout for your CAMA general permit and county sign-off.
03
Pile Driving
We barge in the pile driver and set every piling to refusal so the pier stays put in a storm.
04
Frame & Deck
Stringers, decking, and railing go on with stainless fasteners, square and level.
05
Walkthrough & Cleanup
We test every railing, sweep the deck, and leave a copy of the as-built sketch for your records.
PRICING & TIMELINE
Free Site Evaluation
Free site evaluation. Most residential fixed piers fall in the $18,000 – $60,000 range depending on length and head shape, plus permits.
Request estimateWARRANTY
One-Year Workmanship
One-year workmanship warranty. Pilings carry their treatment warranty.
Materials carry their respective manufacturer warranties.
WHAT HOMEOWNERS SAY
Real feedback on our fixed piers
“We called three contractors. Mark was the only one who probed the bottom before quoting.”
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OUR APPROACH
The Refusal-Driven Piling Standard
Every piling we set goes to refusal — the point where the hydraulic driver cannot advance it further. We do not stop at a number on a clipboard. This standard is why our piers survived Florence when hundreds of others did not.
— Mark Lipe, NC GC #100980
FROM MARK LIPE
Fixed Piers done right is invisible — it just works through the next storm and the next ten tides. That's the standard.
FAQ
Questions about fixed piers
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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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Do you build covered piers?
Yes, we frame metal-roof covered T-heads and gazebo-style ends. We size the roof for the local wind zone.
AVAILABLE IN
All eight coastal NC cities
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Free site evaluation. Written estimate within one business day. Every board, fastener, and piling listed.