Norfolk’s waterfront ranges from the Lafayette River and the branches of the Elizabeth River to Little Creek, Pretty Lake, Mason Creek and the Chesapeake Bay shoreline along Ocean View and Willoughby Spit. Older neighborhoods mean many aging bulkheads and piers, and Bay-front homes take the brunt of storms. Below are local marine contractors who serve Norfolk. Contact them directly; there are no lead forms and no middleman.
Norfolk marine contractors
- 804-695-4963
- (757) 437-8690
- (443) 624-8213
- 757-463-1735
- 757-512-8822
- (757) 982-8082
- 757-818-3378
Permits in Norfolk
Most waterfront projects in Norfolk 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 Norfolk’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, how waterfront permits work in Virginia, and what to check after a storm.
757 Waterfront is a free directory, not a contractor. A listing isn’t an endorsement. Each listing shows the contractor’s Virginia license as the state lists it (what the badges mean); always check insurance and references before you hire.