Docks of the Bay is a marine construction company based right here in Lancaster County, at 422 Chesapeake Drive in White Stone. For over 24 years — since 2001 — we've designed and built docks, piers, boat lifts, and bulkheads for waterfront property owners up and down the county, from the Rappahannock River to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.
As a licensed Virginia Class A contractor, we handle the whole waterfront: new dock construction and re-decking, boat lift sales and installation, bulkheads and shoreline protection, boat ramps, house pilings, and dredging. We know Lancaster County's water — the tide range on the Corrotoman, the fetch coming across the Bay, the soft banks along the creeks — and we build for it.
Marine Construction Services in Lancaster County
Floating & Fixed Dock Construction
Custom floating docks, fixed piers, and pile-supported docks in PVC, composite, and marine lumber — engineered for local tide range, fetch, and water depth.
Boat Lift Sales & Installation
Sales, installation, and service of boat lifts and PWC lifts — from four-post cradle and beam lifts to no-profile and elevator styles, sized to your boat and slip.
Bulkheads & Shoreline Protection
Vinyl, timber, and composite bulkheads plus riprap and living-shoreline options that hold your bank and defend waterfront property from erosion.
Boat Ramps
Concrete and paver boat ramps for safe, all-tide launching, built with the right slope and toe protection for your shoreline.
CanDock Modular Floating Docks
As Virginia's authorized CanDock dealer, we design, supply, and install modular floating docks that reconfigure and expand as your needs change.
House Pilings
Driven house pilings and structural pilings for elevating and supporting waterfront and coastal homes to flood-zone requirements.
Dredging
Dredging to restore navigable depth at your dock, slip, or creek mouth so you keep dependable access to open water.
Waterways & Landmarks We Work On Near Lancaster County
Towns We Serve in Lancaster County
24+ Years on the Water
A licensed Virginia Class A contractor building on the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers since 2001.
Docks of the Bay is headquartered at 422 Chesapeake Drive in White Stone. We know the local water and build docks, lifts, and shoreline protection made to last in it.
Frequently Asked Questions — Lancaster County
Who builds docks in Lancaster County, VA?
Docks of the Bay builds docks throughout Lancaster County, Virginia. We're based at 422 Chesapeake Drive in White Stone and have served the county's waterfront — the Rappahannock River, the Corrotoman, Indian Creek, and the Chesapeake Bay shoreline — for over 24 years. Call (804) 438-9200 for an estimate.
What towns in Lancaster County do you serve?
We serve every waterfront community in Lancaster County, including Kilmarnock, White Stone, Irvington, and Weems, plus the surrounding creeks and river frontage. Our shop is in White Stone, so most of the county is a short drive for our crews.
Do I need a permit to build a dock or bulkhead in Lancaster County?
Most dock, pier, and bulkhead projects on tidal water require permits from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) and often the Lancaster County Wetlands Board and Army Corps of Engineers. We build to code every day and can guide you through the permitting process as part of your project.
How long has Docks of the Bay served Lancaster County?
Docks of the Bay has built waterfront structures on the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers since 2001 — over 24 years of Lancaster County marine construction experience.
Ready to build in Lancaster County?
Call us or send a message and we'll talk through your waterfront, visit the site, and get you an honest estimate.