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Avatar for Goulet Remodeling, LLC
Goulet Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hire this company. If you have lived in Brunswick or New Hanover County for long you know how difficult it can be hiring anyone reputable and reasonable. These guys are the real deal. The insulation went flawlessly fast. I did my research on what was needed and I got exactly what I paid for. They solved a perplexing electrical issue. The night after installation my kitchen lights stopped working. They came back the next day and after hours of going through attic and switchâ s discovered that a security light on the far right pergola had gone bad. I had another one just in case. They put it up for me. No they didnâ t charge me. They said give them a good review. This is it. I am a veteran and I call it like I see it. Hire these guys. I am already finding more work for them."
Deck
Deck Work
Deck Work
Blown-In
Plastic installed

+7

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North End Builders NC, LLC
4.9(
7
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was a pleasure to work with Zach and his crew. They are true craftsmen. Our dock turned out fabulous. They pay attention to all the little details. The project was done in a timely and orderly, professional manner. All promises kept and more. Totally recommend!"
500' dock
Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Renewed Woodwork, LLC
4.5(
5
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The contractor finished and I paid him. I then noticed that 2 gates would not close correctly. I called him and he said he would fix the gates. The next week I texted him and he texted back he would fix the gates on Friday. He never showed and I called him again. His response was he was very busy. This crew has full time jobs as paramedics so they install fences as a sideline. Nothing wrong with that but it limits their time on the fence job. I had to pay another contractor to fix the gates as I could not get them to fix the gates. Do not pay them until you are fully satisfied."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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South Cape Marine
5.0(
5
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Serving Carolina Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bulkhead.and dock. Major repair and replace on sound front From hurricane damage.Nick and his crew had the large equipment to handle the job. The engineering and permits were all handled by South Cape. The job was done without tearing up my yard.The crew was polite and punctual . I would recommend South Cape for any water front job! I will use South Cape to add more boat lifts."
Boat lift install
New construction
New construction
PWC Lift
Boat lift install

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for water dock building service projects in Carolina Beach, NC

With the right design and maintenance, a vinyl sea wall capped with concrete can serve you for 50 to 70 years, while poured-concrete walls last 50 to 60 years. Steel or aluminum options last 30 to 40 years, and treated wood holds up for 10 to 25 years. Plan on regular inspections and prompt repairs to keep any sea wall performing at its best for decades.

A bulkhead holds back soil in calm, inland waters, while a sea wall is built for pounding coastal waves. The sea wall’s job is to absorb and deflect wave energy, offering stronger erosion control. A bulkhead mainly keeps soil in place but isn’t designed to stand up to heavy surf.

A sea wall needs a deep footing—four to 10 feet or more—so it can resist shifting soils and constant wave pressure. The exact depth depends on your soil conditions, water depth, chosen material, and local building codes. Your marine contractor may dig even deeper to secure the wall in place and meet the structural specifications.

Plan on a quick visual check every season. Look for cracks, loose panels, or washed-out soil, clear weep holes so water can drain, and trim plants that push against the wall. Catching small issues early helps maintain the structure's soundness and prevents major repair bills later. Your sea wall builder can make recommendations for an ongoing maintenance plan that will help keep your sea wall in optimal condition.

Most residential sea walls are completed in an average of one to three weeks, covering preparation work, sheet piling, and cleanup. Larger commercial walls require additional engineering and can extend well beyond that window. Your crew drives steel or vinyl sheets into the soil, then finishes caps, tie-backs, and grading before final inspection.

The “best” wall is the one engineered for your site, but concrete often tops the list for pure strength and longevity. It anchors soil, blocks water, and handles repeated wave hits better than wood or light-gauge steel. Collaborate with a marine contractor to determine the ideal material for your shoreline and budget.

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