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What people call us about
Every lot we cover sits on a canal, a lagoon, or the open bay — and every wall is fighting the same tide.
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Vinyl bulkhead replacement
A full new wall in marine-grade vinyl sheet pile — the standard replacement on the bay. Driven, tied back to deadman anchors, and capped.
$200 – $450 per linear foot, typical range, not a quote -
Bulkhead repair and section replacement
Fixing a specific problem on a wall that is otherwise sound — failed sheets, a moved section, a gap, storm or boat-strike damage.
$2,500 – $15,000 typical range, not a quote -
Tie-back and deadman anchor repair
New tie rods, deadman anchors, or helical tie-backs to stop a wall that is leaning out and pull it back plumb while it can still be saved.
$400 – $1,500 per tie-back, typical range, not a quote -
Riprap and rock revetment
Graded stone over filter fabric to armor an exposed bay edge or the toe of a failing wall — favored where wave energy is high or a vertical wall isn't permitted.
$5,000 – $40,000 typical range, not a quote
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What this work usually costs around here
Ranges for LBI & Southern Ocean County, NJ, not quotes.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Pilings and boat lifts | $1,000 – $6,000 |
| Yard washing into the bay | $2,000 – $12,000 |
| Dock or pier work | $2,000 – $20,000 |
| Repair a failing section | $2,500 – $15,000 |
| Corner or property-line return | $3,000 – $12,000 |
| Retaining wall above the water | $4,000 – $20,000 |
| Rock shoreline armor | $5,000 – $40,000 |
A full bulkhead replacement is priced by the linear foot — commonly $200–450/ft in vinyl, roughly $18k–$54k on a typical 60-foot lot. The schedule above is the repair work that comes up in between. What any of it costs on your lot turns on access, condition and how much of it there is.
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Where we cover
A sheltered canal, an open bayfront, and the barrier island each fail differently — so the work is different too.
Lagoon & canal communities
Dredge-and-fill neighborhoods where nearly every lot has a bulkhead on a sheltered canal. The dense heart of the work.
Open bayfront
Mainland and bay-edge shorelines with real fetch, where wave energy is high and riprap comes up as often as a vertical wall.
Barrier island & inlet
Long Beach Island end to end, from Barnegat Inlet down to Holgate — high exposure, salt air, working waterfront, and the biggest replacement jobs.
Northern barrier island & bay
The northern barrier island strip — Lavallette and Ortley Beach — where the work sits on the bay side and takes fetch straight across open Barnegat Bay from the west.
Not sure whether we reach you? See every community we cover across Ocean County, with the municipality that issues each permit.
Think of us as the introduction, not the contractor.
Say what's happening
A short description in plain language is enough. Pictures are welcome, not required. Two minutes, free.
We find the right local crews
We match your job to contractors who do exactly that work in your town — after checking their state registration.
They get in touch
The crews reach out to you directly. You choose who to speak with, or whether to at all.
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Common questions
The things waterfront owners ask us before they fill anything in.
What does this cost me?
Nothing. We are paid by the marine contractors who take the job leads, never by homeowners. There is no fee, no membership, and no obligation to hire anyone we introduce you to.
Are you the ones doing the bulkhead work?
No. We are a referral service. We collect what you are seeing along your shoreline, pass it to marine and waterfront contractors who work your part of the bay, and step out of the way. Any agreement you reach is between you and that contractor.
How do you check the contractors?
Before a contractor receives anything from us, we confirm their registration is active with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, and we record the date we checked. Insurance is not part of that check, and nothing on this site should be read as confirming that any contractor carries liability cover. Because this is waterfront work, we also look for relevant NJDEP waterfront permitting experience. We do not inspect work or guarantee outcomes.
How can I tell if my bulkhead needs repair or full replacement?
A leaning cap or a specific failed section can often be repaired if the wall is otherwise sound; soil sinking along the whole line, widespread rot, or sheeting blowing out usually points to replacement. Only a marine contractor who looks at the wall — ideally at low tide — can tell you which, so a bulkhead inspection is usually the honest first step.
How much does a bulkhead cost around here?
Full replacement is generally priced by the linear foot — commonly $200 to $450 a foot for marine-grade vinyl on Ocean County's bays, less for timber. Targeted repairs like tie-backs or a cap often run in the low thousands. Every wall and lot is different, so these are typical ranges, not quotes.
Why does bulkhead work take so long to start?
The permitting usually takes longer than the construction. Bulkhead work on tidal water needs an NJDEP waterfront development or CAFRA approval and tidelands documentation on top of the municipal permit. A contractor who works these waters regularly knows how to move it along, but plan for the paperwork to set the schedule.
My place is a second home and I am not local. Can you still help?
Yes. A lot of the lagoon and island properties are second homes. The form has a place to tell us you are not at the property and to give us a neighbor, dockmate, or property manager to coordinate access with.
Agents, attorneys & marine surveyors
If a failing bulkhead turned up in a survey or attorney review and a bayfront closing is on a clock, send it over. We'll get it in front of marine contractors who can look quickly and put a number in writing — and we'll tell you honestly if the permitting can't fit your date.
Bulkhead flagged in a sale? →LBI Bulkhead Repairs and Servicing is a referral service, not a marine contractor. We do not perform work, supervise work, or hold any part of the money.
Any price shown on this site is a typical range for this area. It is not a quote, and it is not a judgment about your wall.