NW Dock & Pile is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. NW Dock & Pile is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Pleasant and professional. They worked quickly and got the job done. Would recommend."
Lisa E on July 2024
NW Dock & Pile is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. NW Dock & Pile is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Pleasant and professional. They worked quickly and got the job done. Would recommend."
Lisa E on July 2024
Float Services NW has the best working rates in the industry. With over 25 years of experience in water dock building and repair, we can save you time, money, and protect your investment. Call Float Services NW today for marine construction or repair services.
"The actual project was a mooring buoy, just completed. Father and son operation and I couldn't. be more impressed with courtesy, professionalism, and cost. You couldn't go wrong with contacting these people. Highly recommend"
Jim B on August 2020
Float Services NW has the best working rates in the industry. With over 25 years of experience in water dock building and repair, we can save you time, money, and protect your investment. Call Float Services NW today for marine construction or repair services.
"The actual project was a mooring buoy, just completed. Father and son operation and I couldn't. be more impressed with courtesy, professionalism, and cost. You couldn't go wrong with contacting these people. Highly recommend"
Jim B on August 2020
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Very professional and efficient. We had a great experience!"
Samantha S on March 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Very professional and efficient. We had a great experience!"
Samantha S on March 2024
Lakefront builders , specializes in Dock builds , Dock repairs and Dock Rebuilds . We also specialize in Pile repair and installation. Lakefront builders LLC has been in the industry of underwater construction since 2012 and is not limited to just Dock work. We have extensive history in all types of construction and building projects.
"Great work. Dock looks great and I'm happy with the results"
Dave G on January 2024
Lakefront builders , specializes in Dock builds , Dock repairs and Dock Rebuilds . We also specialize in Pile repair and installation. Lakefront builders LLC has been in the industry of underwater construction since 2012 and is not limited to just Dock work. We have extensive history in all types of construction and building projects.
"Great work. Dock looks great and I'm happy with the results"
Dave G on January 2024
Thrifty Service LLC was established in 1994. My son, Chuck, and I, Larry St. Laurent, operate the business. We are licensed General Contractor in Washington and we are member of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties and the Northwest Door and Operator Association as well as Compliance Depot. All of our work is personally completed by Chuck. We accept cash, check or credit card. Our quality of workmanship and service set us apart from other businesses.
Thrifty Service LLC was established in 1994. My son, Chuck, and I, Larry St. Laurent, operate the business. We are licensed General Contractor in Washington and we are member of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties and the Northwest Door and Operator Association as well as Compliance Depot. All of our work is personally completed by Chuck. We accept cash, check or credit card. Our quality of workmanship and service set us apart from other businesses.
We have been in the construction business for over 20 years. If you can dream it we can make it happen for you. I promise that you will want to work with us instead of the other people because of just 1 thing and that would be our warranty. We don't give you the regular 1 year and so on. We are so confident and amazing at what we do that you can call 5 years down the road and we will come fix it.
We have been in the construction business for over 20 years. If you can dream it we can make it happen for you. I promise that you will want to work with us instead of the other people because of just 1 thing and that would be our warranty. We don't give you the regular 1 year and so on. We are so confident and amazing at what we do that you can call 5 years down the road and we will come fix it.
Small Family owned business specializing in custom construction, additions and remodeling.
Small Family owned business specializing in custom construction, additions and remodeling.
We are the oldest and most experienced residential marine construction company in Greater Seattle. We've been making friends in the Puget Sound region since 1947, and our craftsmanship and customer service are second to none. We take time to listen and understand what you want and design a solution that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations. We've grown our business by being employee-focused, developing the best team, and retaining them for years. This allows us to always give you the best marine product. Our services include dock construction, dock restoration/repair, bulkhead contruction and repair, pile driving, tranpsortation of materials over water, and permitting.
We are the oldest and most experienced residential marine construction company in Greater Seattle. We've been making friends in the Puget Sound region since 1947, and our craftsmanship and customer service are second to none. We take time to listen and understand what you want and design a solution that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations. We've grown our business by being employee-focused, developing the best team, and retaining them for years. This allows us to always give you the best marine product. Our services include dock construction, dock restoration/repair, bulkhead contruction and repair, pile driving, tranpsortation of materials over water, and permitting.
We are a local general contractor that focuses on waterfront construction and renovation. We are committed to providing the highest quality products at competitive prices without compromising our principles of honesty, integrity, and craftsmanship.
We are a local general contractor that focuses on waterfront construction and renovation. We are committed to providing the highest quality products at competitive prices without compromising our principles of honesty, integrity, and craftsmanship.
We are high end quality that serve the residents and no job is to big or to small for us.
We are high end quality that serve the residents and no job is to big or to small for us.
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.