Pilings — The Foundation Everything Stands On

New and replacement piles for docks, bulkheads, lifts, and elevated homes.

Pilings are the structural foundation under every dock, bulkhead, and boat lift on the bay — and under the elevated homes going up across the barrier islands. We drive new pilings and replace failing or storm-damaged ones so what sits on top of them stays solid for decades.

Timber and composite piles, driven or jetted to the right depth for the bottom and the load. We source marine-grade material through Marine Lumber & Piling.

Based in Brigantine, we handle pilings in Brigantine and across the South Jersey shore, including Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate, Ocean City, and Absecon.

Built for the Brigantine back bay

The back-bay bottom is soft, and the load a dock or lift puts on a pile is real. Piles have to reach the right depth to carry that weight and resist the push and pull of the tide — get it wrong and the whole structure loosens.

Storms and marine borers take their toll. Cracked, leaning, or rotted piles are the most common reason an older dock feels wobbly — replacing them is often the fix that makes everything solid again. Here’s when to replace dock pilings.

What to expect

  1. Assess: We inspect the piles or the site and confirm depth, load, and material for the job.
  2. Permits: Where the work needs permits, you obtain them — we help you through the process.
  3. Drive or jet: We drive or jet the piles to depth with the right equipment for your bottom.
  4. Connect: We cap and tie the piles into your dock, bulkhead, or lift and leave it rock-solid.

Materials & options

  • Timber piles: Pressure-treated marine timber — the proven workhorse of back-bay construction.
  • Composite piles: A long-life option that resists rot and marine borers where it makes sense.
  • Driven vs. jetted: We choose the install method that seats the pile properly in your particular bay bottom.
  • Replacements: We swap out failing or storm-damaged piles under existing docks and bulkheads.
  • Home foundation piles: Driven foundation pilings for new and elevated homes — often right after a house demolition.
  • Helical piles: Screw-in steel helical pilings for foundations and additions — a strong option on tight lots and where driving timber piles isn’t practical.

Typical cost

Priced per pile / project. Piling cost depends on pile count, length, material, and access. We quote it clearly after assessing the site — and offer free inspections of failing piles.

Common questions

When do pilings need to be replaced?

Cracked, leaning, or rotted piles and a wobbly dock are the usual signs. We offer free inspections. More in our guide: when to replace dock pilings.

Do you install helical piles?

Yes — we install helical pilings as well as driven timber and composite piles. We’ll recommend the right foundation for your lot and load.

Timber or composite piles?

Timber is the proven, cost-effective standard; composite adds rot and borer resistance where it’s worth it. We’ll recommend the right one for your job.

Can you replace piles under my existing dock?

Yes — replacing failing or storm-damaged piles under an existing dock or bulkhead is one of our most common jobs.

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