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Andres Marine Repairs
5.0(
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"I cannot say enough good things about this company. After contacting 3 other "well known" dock builders with none calling me back, I reached out the Andres and had a quote within a few hours. This was a repair on an old boat lift. The father and son and crew showed up on time as promised and knocked the work out in no time. They even identified some repairs i didn't know I needed and knocked them out too without raising the quote. Of course I thought that was not fair and we can came up with a higher amount for the extra work that was completely fair. So impressed I am having them quote a new sea wall. Will definitely use them again and high recommend."
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Pro Docks Marine Construction, LLC
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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With more than 30 years of experience Pro Docks is ready and able to build your dream dock, no matter the demands or the needs of the customer. Our unquestioned dedication to the highest standards in the industry ensures that every project we work on is done to perfection. We are dedicated to making sure that our customers can fall in love with their waterways all over again.

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Whitefish Executive Services, Inc.
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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With over 22 years of experience in the Plaster & Drywall & Painting industry, Whitefish Executive Services, Inc. is your industry expert in Charleston. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!\n

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FAQs for water dock building service projects in Charleston, SC

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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