# Waterbridge Contractors of the Carolinas > Waterbridge Contractors of the Carolinas is a licensed, veteran-owned marine and general construction company based in Murrells Inlet, SC, serving the Grand Strand and coastal Carolinas since 2013. It builds and repairs docks, piers, seawalls, bulkheads, boat lifts, decks, dune walkovers, and waterfront structures, and takes on commercial and general contracting. Owner and field lead Ricky Horne is a lifelong coastal native with 20+ years hands-on in the water. Waterbridge holds a BD5 general contractor license in both South Carolina and North Carolina and is BBB accredited. The company handles full permit navigation (SCDHEC/OCRM, US Army Corps of Engineers, and county) and offers a free on-site analysis and estimate. Work spans residential waterfront homeowners, HOAs and condos, marinas, and commercial developments. Key facts: - Legal name: Waterbridge Contractors of the Carolinas (Waterbridge LLC) - Location: Murrells Inlet, SC - Phone: 843-685-8355 - Website: https://waterbridgellc.com - In business since: 2013 - License: BD5 MR5 SC licensed marine & general contractor, also licensed in NC; veteran-owned; BBB accredited - Service area: coastal South Carolina and North Carolina, from the Charleston/Georgetown area up through the Grand Strand (Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Little River, Conway, Horry and Georgetown counties) and into Brunswick County, NC (including Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle) - Services: docks, piers, seawalls, bulkheads, boat lifts and ramps, decks, gazebos, pergolas, dune walkovers and walkways, retaining walls, seawall repair, dock repair, boat lift inspection, general contracting, commercial construction ## Start here - [Home: Trusted Dock Builder and Marine Contractor](https://waterbridgellc.com/): Overview of Waterbridge's marine construction and repair services across the Myrtle Beach area. - [Marine Construction Services](https://waterbridgellc.com/services): Full menu of dock, pier, seawall, bulkhead, lift, deck, and walkway services. - [About Waterbridge](https://waterbridgellc.com/about): Company background, values, and approach to waterfront construction. - [Contact Us](https://waterbridgellc.com/contact-us): Reach the Murrells Inlet office to start a project or request a free estimate. ## Docks and piers - [Dock Construction](https://waterbridgellc.com/docks): New residential and commercial dock design and construction. - [Floating and Fixed Docks](https://waterbridgellc.com/floating-fixed-docks): Floating and fixed dock builds tailored to the waterway and tide. - [Dock Repair and Maintenance](https://waterbridgellc.com/myrtle-beach-dock-repair-maintenance): Annual maintenance and repair to preserve an existing dock. - [Pier Construction and Repair](https://waterbridgellc.com/piers): Custom pier construction and repair for safe, durable waterfront access. - [Covered Pier Builder](https://waterbridgellc.com/myrtle-beach-covered-pier-builders): Covered piers and pier heads for shaded time on the water. - [Fixed Piers and Walkways](https://waterbridgellc.com/fixed-piers-and-walkways-in-myrtle-beach): Fixed pier and walkway construction, including top-down builds over water. - [Pier Heads and Gazebos](https://waterbridgellc.com/myrtle-beach-pier-head-construction-gazebos): Pier head, gazebo, and terrace construction and repair. ## Seawalls and bulkheads - [Seawalls and Bulkheads](https://waterbridgellc.com/seawalls-bulkheads): New seawall and bulkhead construction across the Grand Strand and Brunswick County NC. - [Seawall Repair](https://waterbridgellc.com/seawall-repair-myrtle-beach): Repair of failing or damaged seawalls in the Myrtle Beach area. - [Foam Injection Seawall Repair](https://waterbridgellc.com/foam-injection-seawall-repair-myrtle-beach): Non-invasive foam injection seawall repair as a Seawall Repair Network installer. ## Boat lifts and ramps - [Boat Lifts and Ramps](https://waterbridgellc.com/boat-lifts-and-ramps): Boat lift and ramp installation to dry-store and protect a boat. - [Boat Lift Inspection and Repair](https://waterbridgellc.com/myrtle-beach-boat-lift-inspections): Inspection, repair, and maintenance of existing boat lifts. ## Decks, gazebos, and structures - [Deck Construction and Repair](https://waterbridgellc.com/decks): Durable, low-maintenance residential and commercial decks. - [Decks, Gazebos, and Pergolas](https://waterbridgellc.com/decks-gazebos-pergolas-myrtle-beach): Waterfront outdoor living areas: decks, gazebos, and pergolas. - [Drive-Ons, Retaining Walls, and Gazebos](https://waterbridgellc.com/gazebos-drive-on-ramps-retaining-walls): Drive-on boat ramps, PWC lifts, gazebos, and retention pond retaining walls. ## Dune walkovers and walkways - [Dune Walkovers and Walkways](https://waterbridgellc.com/dune-walkovers-walkways): Sustainable dune walkovers and beach access walkways. - [Dune Crossovers](https://waterbridgellc.com/dune-crossovers-myrtle-beach): New, replacement, and repair of beach access dune crossovers. - [Walkway Projects](https://waterbridgellc.com/walkways): Custom walkway and dune walkover construction across the Grand Strand. ## General and commercial contracting - [General Contracting](https://waterbridgellc.com/general-contracting): Licensed general contracting for residential and commercial projects. - [Commercial Construction](https://waterbridgellc.com/commercial): Commercial new construction, remodeling, and repair under a BD5 license. ## Work and proof - [Portfolio](https://waterbridgellc.com/portfolio): Completed marine construction projects across Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, and the SC coast. - [Completed Projects](https://waterbridgellc.com/completed-projects): Marine projects delivered across Horry, Georgetown, and Brunswick counties. - [Customer Reviews](https://waterbridgellc.com/reviews): Reviews from waterfront homeowners, HOAs, and commercial clients. - [Gallery](https://waterbridgellc.com/gallery): Photo gallery of marine construction work in the Carolinas. ## Project case studies - [Allen McCall Bulkhead and Seawall Repair, Sunset Beach NC](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-allen-mccall-bulkhead-and-seawall-repair): Bulkhead and seawall repair with a new cap in Sunset Beach, NC. - [Atalaya Towers Deck, Garden City Beach](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-atalaya-towers-decking): Beach access deck and stairway for a Garden City Beach condo. - [Bovine's Restaurant Deck, Murrells Inlet](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-bovines): New waterfront deck at Bovine's Restaurant in Murrells Inlet. - [Broadway at the Beach Lily Pad Pier and Deck](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-broadway-at-the-beach-lilypad-attraction): Over-water decks built for the Lily Pad attraction at Broadway at the Beach. - [Mingo Town Homes Bulkhead and Seawall, Litchfield](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-bulkhead-and-seawall-at-mingo-town-homes-in-litchfield): Vinyl bulkhead and seawall at Mingo Town Homes, Litchfield Beach. - [Cherry Grove Vinyl Seawall](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-cherry-grove-vinyl-seawall): Vinyl seawall built for a client in Cherry Grove, SC. - [Covered Pierhead, Walkway, and Boat Lift, Murrells Inlet](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-covered-pierhead-walkway-and-boat-lift-murrells-inlet): Covered pierhead and walkway out to a boat lift in Murrells Inlet. - [Fixed Pier Walkway, Hope Plantation, Little River](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-fixed-pier-walkway-little-river-sc-hope-plantation): Top-down fixed pier walkway over the Intracoastal Waterway at Hope Plantation. - [Inlet Coastal Resort, Murrells Inlet](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-inlet-coastal-resort): General contractor for an assisted living and memory care facility in Murrells Inlet. - [Litchfield by the Sea Dune Walkway](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-litchfield-by-the-sea-dune-walkway): Oceanfront dune walkway and deck at Litchfield by the Sea. - [Living Dunes at 82nd, Myrtle Beach](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-living-dunes-at-82nd): Bulkheads, pier walkways, bridges, and fishing decks at Living Dunes. - [Ocean Access Walkway, Surfside Beach](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-ocean-access-walkway-in-surfside-beach): Dune crossover ocean access walkway for a Surfside Beach home. - [Oceanside Village Bulkhead, Surfside Beach](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-oceanside-village-bulkhead): New timber bulkhead and cap in Oceanside Village, Surfside Beach. - [Pier Head and Bulkhead, Waccamaw River](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-pier-head-and-bulkhead): Pier head and bulkhead built for a homeowner on the Waccamaw River. - [Pierhead Repair and Metal Roof, Garden City Beach](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-pier-head-and-metal-roof): Pierhead repair and new metal roof for a Garden City Beach dock. - [Pier Head and Floating Dock Repair, Garden City](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-pier-head-floating-dock-repair): Pierhead and floating dock repair on a Garden City creek. - [Plantation Lakes Docks and Bulkheads, Myrtle Beach](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-plantation-lakes): Boat docks, bulkheads, retaining walls, and decks at Plantation Lakes. - [Retention Pond, Murrells Inlet](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-retention-pond-construction-murrells-inlet-sc): Storm-water retention pond at The Villas multi-family development. - [Sea Oats Oceanfront Construction, North Myrtle Beach](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-sea-oats-oceanfront-construction): Condo construction and renovations at Sea Oats in North Myrtle Beach. - [Seawall and Boat Slip, Pawleys Island](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-seawall-and-boat-slip-in-pawleys-island): New seawall and boat slip on the Pawleys Island waterfront. - [The Park at Prince Creek, Murrells Inlet](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-the-park): Top-down covered piers and pier walkways through cypress at The Park at Prince Creek. - [WaccaWache Marina Docks Upgrade](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-waccawache-marina): New and repaired docks, vinyl bulkheads, covered piers, and gangways at WaccaWache Marina. - [Charlestowne Grant Walkover Walkway, Litchfield by the Sea](https://waterbridgellc.com/projects-walkover-walkway-charlestowne-grant-litchfield-by-the-sea): ADA-compliant dune crossover walkway at Charlestowne Grant. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://waterbridgellc.com/privacy-policy): Website privacy policy. - [Terms and Conditions](https://waterbridgellc.com/terms-and-conditions): Website terms and conditions. - [SMS Terms](https://waterbridgellc.com/terms-sms): Text messaging terms and conditions. - 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