On August 28, 2011, Hurricane Irene damaged many Outer Banks properties, ripped bulkheads, destroyed piers and other marine structures. If you are an Outer Banks homeowner who lost a pier, dock, or a bulkhead to the storm and are looking for a contractor to rebuild your waterfront structures, we will be happy to provide you with a free construction estimate. Why choose LSI Marine Construction for your marine construction project? We have been exceeding customer expectations for over 20 years, building marine structures that withstand the test of time and major storms. Every bulkhead and nearly every pier we built since 1984 has survived Hurricane Irene. After Hurricane Irene caused numerous bulkhead and dock failures, we have been getting phone calls from our customers thanking us for our outstading work. Don’t just take our word for it. An extensive reference list for your neigborhood is available upon request – just Email us at info@lynsmall.com or call (252)491-8562. We build survivors.
There are so many ways that contractors can cut corners by using cheaper materials, like non-galvanized hardware, non-treated lumber, shorter pilings and by building less than what’s necessary for a strong marine structure. A small return not added to a bulkhead may result in a catastrophic damage to your waterfront property. Please read our recommendations on how to select a contractor for your dock, pier, or bulkhead project. Make an informed decision on your investment.
Each of the local municipalities from Duck to Manteo has enacted some form of emergency permits to allow for rebuilding after the hurricane. You can check with your own Town through their web site for permit applications or more specific information. As always, LSI Marine Construction can obtain CAMA and local permits on your behalf.
Useful Links:
NC DENR, Div of Coastal Management Emergency Building permits
CAMA Lines, a blog on Coastal Studies, Coastal Reserve sites and more
Dare County Hurricane Irene Recovery updates, including re-entry information
Currituck County Hurricane Irene Recovery updates, including re-entry information
Town of Duck Building permit
Town of Kitty Hawk Planning and Inspections
Town of Kill Devil Hills Planning and Inspections
Town of Nags Head Planning and Development
Town of Manteo Permits, Forms, and Applications
My wife and I want to personally thank Scott and all the staff of LSI for their outstanding work and attention to detail. After consultation with Scott, and after visiting several of the docks LSI had installed, we decided to go with LSI to build our 300 foot dock over the marsh and into Kitty Hawk Bay in Kill Devil Hills. Although we live in Maryland, we were apprised of every step of construction through weekly emails with detailed pictures of each step. The difference in quality was explained carefully before construction: stronger pilings, pressure treated lumber, stainless steel screws (to prevent planks pulling out during rising water) and careful attention to spacing between planks to allow water to pass through. We met several owners who had weathered severe storms without damage. When Hurricane Irene struck, we followed the soundside flooding from our home in Maryland. Though our neighbors in KDH assured us of no significant damage to our home, there was no mention of the dock. When we arrived in KDH six days after the flood we were overjoyed to find our dock covered with weeds, but otherwise without any apparent damage. NO OTHER DOCK in our neighborhood survived without significant destruction. Thanks again to LSI for their careful attention to detail and living up to their promises of quality and stability, even during the toughest storms.
Bob Rosenthal and Nina Simon
It has been a pleasure dealing with LSI in dealing with our bulkheads, breakwaters and docks. They installed a new ramp for us last year and strengthened up our bulkheads and they both survived Irene. They will also be repairing the pier (it got damage more due to age). The most impressive thing is that after the Storm, I called Scott to come and inspect our ramp and he was there within the hour and helped me solve the problem so that we could get the business back up and running. We will use LSI for all of our
marine construction needs!
Thanks,
Jon with Nor’Banks Sailing
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After sustaining substantial damage to our pier during Hurricane Irene we once again contracted with LSI to perform the needed repairs. And we are so thankful that we did. LSI had previously replaced some boat lift pilings and sistered some pilings on my pier and had done an excellent job. Those pilings came through Irene in pretty good shape. Not so with the original decking. Once again Scott came and spelled out exactly what needed to be done. No detail was overlooked. Then his excellent crew came and repaired my pier as promised in a very timely and professional manner. Honestly, the pier is in better shape now than it has ever been. Extra lag bolts, tie-downs and stainless steel screws made it stronger and tighter than it was before. I do not know who originally built the pier and boat lift, but it apparently was not LSI. If LSI had done the original construction I doubt I would have had the damage I did this time.