Docks of the Bay is a marine construction company serving all of Northumberland County, Virginia — the northern tip of the Northern Neck where the Great Wicomico and Potomac rivers meet the Chesapeake Bay. For over 24 years we've built docks, piers, boat lifts, and bulkheads for the county's waterfront property owners, from the working harbors of Reedville to the quiet creeks along Ingram Bay.
As a licensed Virginia Class A contractor, we cover the whole waterfront: new dock construction and re-decking, boat lift sales and installation, vinyl and timber bulkheads, riprap and living shorelines, boat ramps, house pilings, and dredging. Northumberland's exposure to the Bay demands sturdy, well-anchored structures — and that's exactly what we build.
Marine Construction Services in Northumberland 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 Northumberland County
Towns We Serve in Northumberland 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 — Northumberland County
Who builds docks in Northumberland County, VA?
Docks of the Bay builds docks throughout Northumberland County, Virginia, including Reedville and the Great Wicomico, Cockrell's Creek, and Chesapeake Bay shoreline. We're a licensed Virginia Class A contractor with over 24 years of experience. Call (804) 438-9200.
Do you serve Reedville and the Great Wicomico River?
Yes. We build docks, install boat lifts, and construct bulkheads in Reedville and all along the Great Wicomico River and Cockrell's Creek, building for the deeper water and Bay exposure common to that area.
Do I need a permit to build a dock in Northumberland County?
Most dock and bulkhead work on tidal water requires permits from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC), the local Wetlands Board, and often the Army Corps of Engineers. We build to code and can help you navigate the permitting process.
Ready to build in Northumberland County?
Call us or send a message and we'll talk through your waterfront, visit the site, and get you an honest estimate.