Read the waterfront
Tide, soil, exposure, existing structures, boat use, access, and erosion all shape the right scope.
Built around the water since 2013
About Waterbridge Contractors of the Carolinas
A veteran-owned marine contractor based in Murrells Inlet, serving waterfront owners across the coastal Carolinas. We plan, permit, build, and repair the structures that connect each property to the water.
The company story
Waterfront work started with hands-on experience
Waterbridge was founded in 2013 by Ricky Horne, a Navy veteran and marine construction expert. Ricky brought 30+ years of marine construction experience into the company. That is personal trade experience, separate from Waterbridge's history as a business.
The company was built to handle more than one piece of a waterfront project. A new dock may depend on access, piling, electrical work, a boat lift, a seawall connection, engineering, and several permit authorities. When those parts are divided among different companies, the owner is left coordinating the gaps.
Waterbridge gives the owner one accountable team for the connected work. We assess the property, explain the practical options, coordinate design and permits, and build for the conditions at that site. The goal is simple: make the next decision clear and make the finished work hold up.
That approach applies to residential docks and repairs, HOA and marina work, seawalls and bulkheads, piers, boat lifts, dune walkovers, decks, and the smaller details that determine whether the whole project works together.
How we approach the work
The property tells us what the project needs
A plan that works on one creek, inlet, lake, or oceanfront lot may be wrong for the next one. We start with the conditions that will keep testing the structure after the crew leaves.
Explain the choices
Repair, replacement, materials, permits, and connected work are discussed before the estimate becomes a commitment.
Coordinate the details
Waterbridge handles permit navigation and coordinates the design, engineering, and construction pieces the job requires.
Build for the site
The finished structure is built around real water conditions, marine-grade materials, and the way the owner will use it.
Specific proof, not broad promises
Licensed, insured, and responsible for the whole scope
From licensing and insurance to pricing and warranty coverage, the details are visible before work begins.
Free estimates and analysis
A property assessment starts with the structure, shoreline, access, and the result you want from the water.
Clear project pricing
The written scope explains the work being priced so you can review the decision before construction begins.
Veteran-owned
Waterbridge was founded by Navy veteran Ricky Horne and remains grounded in responsibility, preparation, and follow-through.
Quality workmanship
Marine-grade materials and site-specific construction matter because salt, tide, soil, wind, and use keep testing the work.
Dual licensed
Waterbridge holds Marine Contractor MR5 and General Contractor BD5 licenses for work in South Carolina and North Carolina.
Bonded and insured
The company carries the professional protections expected for substantial residential, commercial, HOA, and marina projects.
Protection after completion
A 3-year labor and workmanship warranty
Waterbridge's written warranty covers defects in labor and workmanship for three years after substantial completion, subject to the terms of the project warranty. It is a defined commitment, not a general promise that everything near the water is maintenance-free.
Local water, local judgment
Serving Horry, Georgetown, and Brunswick Counties
Waterbridge is based in Murrells Inlet and works across the Grand Strand and nearby North Carolina coast. The service area includes tidal creeks, inlets, the Intracoastal Waterway, oceanfront lots, marinas, and residential communities.
Local familiarity matters. Permit paths, soil, exposure, access, tidal range, and neighborhood requirements can change from one town to the next.
Ask whether we serve your property- Georgetown, SC
- DeBordieu, SC
- Pawleys Island, SC
- Litchfield Beach, SC
- Murrells Inlet, SC
- Garden City Beach, SC
- Surfside Beach, SC
- Socastee, SC
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- Conway, SC
- North Myrtle Beach, SC
- Cherry Grove, SC
- Little River, SC
- Calabash, NC
- Sunset Beach, NC
- Ocean Isle Beach, NC
What customers noticed
Communication and judgment show up in the reviews
Homeowners mention clear communication, dependable schedules, and help with permits and design.
“They met every deadline I had and made me feel like I was a priority. Great customer service.”
“Waterbridge took care of all my permits and design work, and kept me in the loop along the way.”
Start with the property