American Dock & Marine Construction, Inc.

American Dock & Marine Construction, Inc. is a contractor in Charleston, SC. Since 1990, the firm has provided marine construction services for residential and light commercial clients throughout the Lowcountry. The family-owned business manages all aspects of waterfront projects, including design, permitting, construction, installation, and maintenance. They construct docks ranging from small crabbing docks to large permitted structures, and build bulkheads and retaining walls to address coastal erosion. The company also supplies aluminum ramps, roofs, benches, tables, handrails, and fish cleaning stations.

The firm was established in response to the coastal devastation caused by Hurricane Hugo. They utilize an expansive fleet of barges, excavators, and vibratory hammers to execute large-scale projects and employ state-of-the-art marine construction techniques. For deep-water work, they use land-based equipment to transport materials and progress toward the water, with the final stage performed from barges equipped with pile driving equipment. American Dock & Marine Construction, Inc. has been the exclusive Charleston representative of HI-TIDE Boatlifts since 1992, offering lifts and davits for personal watercraft and commercial vessels with lifting capacities up to 180,000 lbs.

The company uses its expertise in regulatory approvals to facilitate permitting processes with the Ocean & Coastal Resource Management division of SC DHEC and the Army Corps of Engineers. They work closely with state and federal agencies and licensed surveyors to ensure compliance and secure necessary permits and as-built surveys. For private residential docks, the permitting process generally takes approximately 120 days from start to finish. Permits are valid for five years, and repair work requires a letter of maintenance and repair from OCRM. The longest dock permitted can extend up to 1,000 feet, and structures larger than 600 square feet may be allowed based on specific criteria. The business is SC licensed, bonded, and fully insured.

American Dock & Marine Construction, Inc. holds a rating of 4.5 based on 28 reviews. The firm is a SC licensed, bonded, and fully insured marine contractor. They provide specialized waterfront solutions for residential and commercial properties in Charleston.

American Dock & Marine Construction, Inc. brings decades of family-owned expertise and specialized marine equipment to the waterfront needs of Charleston, SC.

The business is located on Folly Rd D5, just a short distance from the main Folly Road. It is situated near Thomas Johnson Park and Seaside Creek.

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Services:

• Boat Lifts
• Dock Construction & Restoration
• Erosion Control Devices
• Permitting and Design
• Service Areas