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Marine pile driving for a dock on the Kiawah River
Service · Pile driving

Marine Pile Driving Contractor

Timber, concrete, steel and helical pile foundations driven from barge or land — for docks, piers, bulkheads, boardwalks, bridges and marine structures.

Barge & land rigsTimber · concrete · steel · helicalSub to GCs welcome
Foundations

The pile driving contractor behind every structure we build

Everything we build stands on piles, so we drive our own. Owning the barges, cranes and hammers means we control the schedule and the quality of the foundation — and we can take on pile driving as a standalone scope for general contractors and other builders.

  • Timber piles for docks, piers and boardwalks
  • Precast concrete piles for heavier structures
  • Steel pipe, H-pile and sheet pile
  • Helical piles where vibration or access is a concern
  • Pile extraction, replacement and repair
Pilings for a community dock
Capabilities

Pile types and methods

01

Timber piles

Marine-grade treated timber driven to refusal.

02

Concrete piles

Precast prestressed concrete for higher loads.

03

Steel piles

Pipe, H-pile and sheet pile for walls and heavy structures.

04

Helical piles

Low-vibration installation near sensitive structures.

05

Barge-based driving

Marine access where land access isn’t possible.

06

Pile repair

Extraction, replacement and jacketing of damaged piles.

07

Subcontract pile driving

Pile scope for general contractors and builders.

08

Test piles

Coordination with engineers on test piles and records.

Client feedback

What owners say

I have used BluTide Marine for two projects in the last year and have been very pleased with both outcomes. BluTide’s ability to produce, manage and maintain schedule, cost, quality, attention to detail as well as communication and problem solve are some of their strengths.
George S. HeylConstruction Manager, The Beach Company
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. We drive piles for general contractors and builders on marine and near-water projects.

The engineer specifies it based on load, soils and exposure. Our pile driving guide explains the tradeoffs, and helical piles have their own advantages.

Start a project

Have a project out for bid?

Send the plans or a solicitation number. We’ll price it, schedule it and build it — crews, barges and pile-driving equipment included.