Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Dock, bulkhead and boat lift contractors on the Eastern Shore
Virginia’s Eastern Shore has two very different waterfronts. On the bayside, tidal creeks run inland from the Chesapeake Bay to towns like Onancock, Cape Charles and Pungoteague. On the seaside, marsh, shallow bays and barrier islands stretch from Chincoteague down past Wachapreague and Oyster to the tip of Northampton County. The contractors below build and repair docks, piers, bulkheads, boat lifts and shorelines in Accomack and Northampton counties. Contact them directly; there are no lead forms and no middleman.
Eastern Shore marine contractors
757 Waterfront is a free directory, not a contractor. A listing isn’t an endorsement. Each listing shows the contractor’s Virginia license as the state lists it (what the badges mean); always check insurance and references before you hire.
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Permits and planning on the Eastern Shore
As elsewhere in Virginia, most waterfront projects here start with a Joint Permit Application, which is shared with the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the local wetlands board. Accomack County and Northampton County each have their own wetlands board, and some towns, such as Chincoteague and Cape Charles, have their own requirements too. Virginia law prefers living shorelines wherever they are suitable, and much of the Shore’s low, marshy waterfront is a good fit. Most contractors handle the paperwork for you, so ask when you get an estimate.
Living shorelines and cost share →
Do I need a permit for a dock? →
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Dock and pier costs →
After a storm: what to check →
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Getting estimates?
Three estimates rarely quote the same job. Our free printable form gets every contractor to answer the same questions, including license, insurance, permits, price and warranty, so you can compare them side by side.