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Master Docks, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I can’t say enough good things about this company and my sales person John!! They build a quality dock and deliver as promised."
12x16 Dock with Wetstep Ladder and Swim bench
Hybrid (Steel bottom aluminum top) Double Slip dock
4x40 Gangway with 2 Wave Armor Jet Ski Ports
Custom Aluminum floating Dock
Aluminum boat dock

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Abi-Son Unltd
5.0(
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I highly recommend Eric and his team! They did an amazing job on our back porch. Our build was complicated by the fact that there had to be a curvature on the steps leading down the pool - it turned out just as I expected! Eric is very professional and his pricing was in line or cheaper than other quotes I had received."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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Response time11 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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D & J Home Improvement LLC
4.7(
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Denis and team did a great job for us, especially in the middle of COVID-19 impact and our issue with water damage. He was flexible and patient through discovery of water and insurance issues. Did a good job managing all the projects manpower and finances to help me stay within my budget. Then built the platform and put together our new Lifetime Shed. We asked him to do a lot more then we originally requested and he was very good about about doing it with excellence, we will definitely ask him and his team to comeback to finish some other projects. Thanks to all of you"
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Home and Marine Builders of LKN
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

"I could not have asked for anything better! Derek and his crew treated this job as if he was building it for himself. Professional work done in record time. I would 100% recommend his services."
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Presto Garage Door Installation of Charlotte
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

"This company is amazing! I can not say enough and give special thanks to Mike and Candice for going out of their way to correct a problem. Tisha has a great team and making customers top priority. Mike thank you for a quick response and completing all the work in a timely manner."
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FAQs for water dock building service projects in Charlotte, 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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