Chesapeake’s waterfront runs along the Southern and Western Branches of the Elizabeth River, the Northwest River, and the Intracoastal Waterway, which cuts through the city by way of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal and the Dismal Swamp Canal. Whether you’re on a quiet creek or a working waterway, the contractors below build and repair docks, bulkheads, boat lifts and shorelines in Chesapeake. Contact them directly; there are no lead forms and no middleman.
Chesapeake marine contractors
- (443) 624-8213
- 757-463-1735
- 757-512-8822
- (757) 696-0305
- (757) 982-8082
- 757-672-0107
- 757-818-3378
Permits in Chesapeake
As elsewhere in Virginia, most waterfront projects in Chesapeake start with a Joint Permit Application, which is shared with the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city’s own wetlands review. Contact the City of Chesapeake’s planning department for local requirements and fees. Most contractors handle the paperwork for you, so ask when you get an estimate.
Plan before you call
Our free guides cover typical Hampton Roads costs for bulkheads, docks and piers, and boat lifts, plus how waterfront permits work in Virginia.
757 Waterfront is a free directory, not a contractor. A listing isn’t an endorsement; always check licensing, insurance and references before you hire.