Coastal and pilings
Bulkhead repair and replacement
Tier D · 20 towns covered
Repair or full replacement along a lagoon or bayfront. Marine construction with its own permitting timeline.
Homeowners here run into this regularly, and the fix depends heavily on what's actually causing it.
What people notice first
- Soil washing out or sinking behind the bulkhead
- Sheeting that has begun to lean toward the water
- Tie-back or wale failure visible at the cap
- Gaps opening between sheets
What a contractor will do
Repair can mean new tie-backs, a new cap, or replacing failed sections. Full replacement usually means vinyl sheeting driven behind or in place of the old line. Permitting through the state runs alongside the municipal side and often sets the real timeline.
$100 – $250 per linear foot — typical range, not a quote. What your home needs can only be settled by a registered contractor who comes out and looks at it.
Permitting timelines vary a lot on this work. Marine construction involves state waterfront permitting and tidelands documentation on top of municipal approvals. A contractor should be able to walk you through what your property needs.
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Towns we cover for this
Only the areas where this work actually applies.
Bayfront and lagoon
Dredge-and-fill lagoon communities at low elevation with tidal influence on groundwater.
Long Beach Island
Salt air, timber and concrete pilings, and housing stock split sharply between pre- and post-Sandy.