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  Whether you are looking for a small PWC lift, a Yacht lift, or a lift for a mid-sized boat, LSI Marine Construction can offer a Boat lift to suit your needs. For over a decade, LSI has been an Exclusive Hi-Tide Boat Lifts Dealer on the Outer Banks. Hi-Tide has the “Best quality control and warranties in the Boat Lift industry”. LSI Marine Construction offers Professional Boat Lift Installation, custom boat set up, and operational & safety instructions. We also stock many repair parts and provide 24-48 hr Emergency Repair Services to our Outer Banks and Currituck Boat lift customers. Hi-Tide offers extensive manufacturer’s warranty on their lifts, so if you are getting quotes from several Outer Banks Marine contractors, be sure to compare...

   LSI Marine Construction is the Outer Banks Leader in Marine Construction. We set high standars in the Marine Construction industry on the Outer Banks by delivering outstanding quality docks, piers, bulkheads, and other marine structures. “We Build Hurricane Survivors” is not a Sales pitch. We don’t just build a pier or a bulkhead that looks nice on the outside but is also structurally sound. We have over 20 years of experience in marine construction industry on the Outer Banks and know exactly what it takes to build a marine structure strong enough to weather severe storms and hurricanes.  Some of our competitors are able to provide lower project bids by cutting corners and using shorter pilings and vinyl panels or non-galvanized...

  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...

*Whether you are considering a boat lift installation or have a commercial marina project in mind, finding the right contractor to do the work can be a tricky task. In Marine Construction, shopping for best price alone may result in thousands of dollars in costly repairs down the road. On the Outer Banks, bulkhead replacement costs for an average residential bulkhead can be anywhere between $20,000 and $50,000, depending on the site conditions and bulkhead linear footage. We recommend that you follow simple guidelines to avoid costly errors: Ask your neighbors if there’s a marine contractor they can recommend. If neighbors do recommend a contractor who completed a project for them, check whether their bulkhead, boat lift, or dock is at least 4-5 years...

 What is a seawall? Seawall is a wall constructed out of vinyl, wood, concrete, steel, fiberglass component, or some other strong material. Seawall serves as a shoreline protection from flooding and erosion and keeps the shore (backfill) from washing away. When buying a waterfront property in places such as the Outer Banks of North Carolina, it is very important to have a professional marine construction contractor inspect the seawall (also known as bulkhead). Failed seawalls can be very costly to replace, and poorly built and designed bulkheads may need expensive repairs or replacement. Why hire a marine builder to inspect a seawall prior to purchasing a property? Just like a house inspection is a must prior to any offer, a $200-$400 bulkhead inspection will...