“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.”
FLOATING DOCKS
Floating Docks Built to Outlast Coastal NC Salt
Sound-side floating docks engineered for 3–4 ft tide swings, designed and installed from Hampstead to Sneads Ferry.
Marine-Grade LumberStainless HardwareHurricane-Rated
THE CHALLENGE
Why this matters on coastal NC
Tide swings of three to four feet make a fixed pier the wrong tool on most coastal NC waterfronts. A floating dock keeps your boat at deck level at every tide — and stays put when storms roll in.
MATERIALS WE USE
Pressure-treated marine-grade lumber316 stainless steel fastenersHDPE float drums (USA-made)Galvanized truss framingAluminum gangways (optional)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Every floating docks build covers
- 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
HOW WE BUILD FLOATING DOCKS
Our 5-step process
01
Free Site Evaluation
We visit the site, measure depths, check tide swing, and review CAMA permit needs.
02
Permit-Aware Design
We sketch the layout to fit your shoreline and the rules of your county.
03
Material Order
Marine-grade lumber, 316 stainless fasteners, HDPE floats, and pile guides are delivered.
04
Build & Install
Our crew assembles on the bulkhead, then floats the dock into place and bonds it to your guides.
05
Walkthrough & Cleanup
We walk every fastener with you, leave the site cleaner than we found it, and hand you a maintenance sheet.
PRICING & TIMELINE
Free Site Evaluation
Free site evaluation, written estimate within one business day. Most residential floating docks fall in the $12,000 – $35,000 range, plus permits.
Request estimateWARRANTY
One-Year Workmanship
One-year workmanship warranty on every install. Materials carry their manufacturer warranty.
Materials carry their respective manufacturer warranties.
WHAT HOMEOWNERS SAY
Real feedback on our floating docks
“The floating dock rides the 4-foot tide perfectly. No more climbing down a ladder at low water.”
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OUR APPROACH
The Tide-Match Float System
Our proprietary sizing method matches float drum displacement to your exact tide range, shoreline fetch, and vessel weight — so the dock rides level at every water stage without bottoming out at low tide or over-floating at high.
— Mark Lipe, NC GC #100980
FROM MARK LIPE
Floating Docks done right is invisible — it just works through the next storm and the next ten tides. That's the standard.
FAQ
Questions about floating docks
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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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What kind of float drums do you use?
We use USA-made HDPE float drums rated for marine use. They resist UV, salt, and impact better than encapsulated foam.
AVAILABLE IN
All eight coastal NC cities
RELATED SERVICES
Often built together
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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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Pilings
Pressure-treated and CCA pilings driven to refusal — for new docks, pier rebuilds, and bulkhead repair.
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Free site evaluation. Written estimate within one business day. Every board, fastener, and piling listed.