Docks and bulkheads on the Navesink River
A leaning bulkhead, a dock that's seen better days, loose pilings, or a boat lift you've been meaning to put in. Give us a call and we'll put you in touch with an independent marine contractor who works in Red Bank, Fair Haven, Rumson, Middletown and Highlands.
Every marine contractor we work with is registered with the State of New Jersey and carries liability insurance.
Waterfront work we can help with
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Bulkhead replacement and repair
A wall that's leaning or bowing, sinkholes in the lawn behind it, or boards that are rotted through.
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Docks and piers
A new dock, a longer pier, a floating dock for the kayaks, or fixing the one you have.
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Boat and jet ski lifts
Get the boat or jet ski up out of the water, or fix a lift that's stopped working right.
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Piling repair and replacement
Pilings that are leaning, worn thin, or knocked loose by ice or a storm.
Towns we cover
We cover the towns along the Navesink River. Pick your town for local details.
Live in a nearby town that isn't listed? Call anyway and ask.
What happens when you call
- You call or send a note, and tell us about your bulkhead, dock or lift and where you live.
- A local marine contractor who works on your stretch of water picks up, or calls you back.
- They come look at the waterfront, talk through permits, and explain the price before any work starts.
Questions people ask
Who will come to my house?
An independent marine contractor who works on the rivers and bays around here. Contractors who build bulkheads and docks for homeowners in New Jersey need to be registered as home improvement contractors, and we only work with ones who are registered and carry liability insurance. Feel free to ask for their registration number.
Does it cost anything to call?
No, calling is free. If the contractor charges for a site visit or estimate, they'll tell you before they come out.
Do I need a permit, and who takes care of it?
Often, yes. Waterfront work in New Jersey can need permits from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and from your town, and work below the high-water line can involve a tidelands license from the state. Replacing an existing, legal bulkhead or dock at the same size may not need a state permit, but that depends on the details. Your marine contractor, and the engineer they work with when one is needed, will tell you what applies and handle the paperwork. Permit decisions and timing are up to the agencies, so nobody can promise them.
Do I need a written contract?
For most jobs, yes. In New Jersey, home improvement work costing more than $500 needs a written contract, and it should include the contractor's state registration number. You can check a registration on the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs website.
Will my insurance cover it?
Don't count on it. Flood insurance generally doesn't cover docks or bulkheads, and homeowners policies vary. Read your own policy or call your agent, take dated photos of any damage, and keep receipts for emergency work.
When should I call?
Sooner than you'd think. Good marine contractors book up months ahead once the boating season starts, and permits can add time before work begins. Some permits also limit when in-water work can happen during the year. Fall and winter are a good time to get a look, get a price, and get on the schedule.
Send a quick note
Not a good time to talk? Leave your number and a few words about your bulkhead, dock or lift, and a local marine contractor will call you back.