Marine construction in Savannah covers new docks, bulkheads, pilings, and rock work. Nearly every project on tidal water needs Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division authorization and, often, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approval.
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Seawall Repairs by Solid Foundations provides marine construction in Savannah, GA for waterfront homeowners, HOAs, and commercial properties. Typical projects include new private docks crossing the marsh on Isle of Hope, bulkheads on Wilmington Island creeks, and pilings on helical foundations where the marsh mud is deep. Call 866-398-9323 or use the quote form to book a free on-site inspection. Licensed to perform marine construction in Georgia and South Carolina.
Georgia handles docks its own way, and those rules shape the whole design:
| Topic | How it works in Georgia |
|---|---|
| Governing law | Coastal Marshlands Protection Act (1970) for marsh activities; private docks exempted in 2003 |
| Private dock authorization | Revocable License from GA DNR Coastal Resources Division |
| Federal review | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District |
| Walkway height | Built above the marsh grass |
| Shared docks | Docks serving more than four waterfront residents go through the full CMPA process |
| Bulkheads and riprap on tidal banks | Permit required; written DNR and Corps approval below the high tide line |
Sources: Georgia Conservancy and GA DNR CRD.
Georgia's dock size standards have been under review, so we confirm the current limits with the Division at the start of every design rather than relying on old numbers.
Many homes people call "Savannah," including Isle of Hope, Wilmington Island, and Skidaway Island, are actually in unincorporated Chatham County, so we confirm which local office applies to your lot.
Pairing dock and bulkhead work saves money when crews and approvals are already in place. See bulkhead replacement in Savannah.
Marine construction in Savannah typically costs $400–$800 per linear foot for new dock construction and $250–$600 per linear foot for new seawall or bulkhead construction. Walkway length across the marsh, piling depth, and access all shape the final price. Heavy equipment on a marsh-front lot has to be staged with care, and some jobs are easier to reach from the water than from the street, which we'll sort out at the site visit. If your existing wall needs attention first, start at seawall repair in Savannah, and when you're ready, contact us to set up a visit. Our national marine construction page shows the full range of work.
Where the marsh mud runs deep, pilings may need extra support. See marine foundation repair in Savannah. We also build in Hilton Head and St. Simons Island.
The Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division issues a Revocable License for private docks, and the Army Corps Savannah District may also review it. Your city or county may have its own requirements.
On many marsh-front lots, you have to cross a wide band of marsh to reach water deep enough for a boat at low tide. The walkway also has to stay above the marsh grass.
Yes, but a dock shared by more than four waterfront residents goes through the full Coastal Marshlands Protection Act review. We plan the timeline for that.
Approvals usually take longer than construction. Once they're in hand, most residential docks are built in a matter of weeks.
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