Open pierhead terraces
Fish, relax, and move easily around the open deck.
The end of your pier—make it a spot you crave
Pier Head Construction, Gazebos & Terraces — Myrtle Beach
A pier’s end isn’t a dead end. It can become the place to sit, fish, gather, and escape by the water—with open and covered space planned together.
Picture your Myrtle Beach pierhead
Make the end of that walkway count.
The pierhead is the last stop—where standing around becomes outdoor living.
Leave it open for fishing or lounging. Cover part with a gazebo. Or blend both so everyone gets a spot without crowding the path.
Waterbridge builds and revives mixed-use pierheads for homes and businesses around Myrtle Beach. Walkway, railings, roof, supports, and water access are planned as one structure—not a string of disconnected tasks.
Planning a roof that extends from shore to the outer end? See our covered pier guide.
Roofed waterfront gazebos
Coordinate the roof, posts, drainage, railings, and supports below.
Repair and reconfiguration
Find wear, leaks, corrosion, or movement before deciding what stays.
Design starts with what’s underfoot
A solid gathering place needs a strong base.
A larger deck or gazebo adds load. Existing pilings and framing may need repair or reinforcement before they carry a new roof or a wider use area.
Waterbridge assesses the whole structure—from roof and railings to pierhead supports, walkway, and water access.
- Pierhead size, framing, pilings, bracing, hardware, and present condition
- Roof form, post locations, drainage, wind exposure, and connections
- Seating, fishing, railings, ladders, utilities, and how people move
- Gangway, floating dock, boat lift, vessel approach, and maintenance access
One spot—endless options
Make the most of your waterfront.
Plan the shade, open terrace, fishing corners, and water access before worrying about finish colors.
Room to gather
Plan seating and walkways for the people who will use the space—not square footage alone.
Open views
Balance posts, rails, shade, and furniture without blocking the view.
Clear fishing zones
Keep casting and cleaning clear of seating, ladders, and walkways.
Boat access comes first
Leave room for gangways, lifts, tie-off points, and vessel movement.
Shade where it helps
Place covered space around sun, rain, breeze, drainage, and daily use.
Easy to care for
Leave access for cleaning, inspections, roof work, lighting, and utilities.
Structure, finish, exposure
Lock down the details after the big pieces.
Decking, railings, roof, and connections must fit the site, intended use, and maintenance plan.
Pilings, beams, and bracing
Start with the load path. The platform and roof depend on what carries them.
Decking and railings
Compare grip, heat, appearance, maintenance, and how the railings meet each use zone.
Gazebo framing and roofing
Coordinate posts, roof form, fasteners, drainage, and open sides with the pierhead.
Everything connects
Plan gangways, docks, lifts, ladders, lighting, and utilities with the pierhead—not as add-ons later.
Pierheads in their full waterfront setting
See where the walkway ends—and the fun starts.
Past projects show pierheads joined to walkways, gangways, and floating docks as one connected waterfront system.
From “wondering” to “let’s do this”
Start by scoping what you have.
Photos and ideas start the conversation. The property assessment connects them to the structure, water, access, and likely approval path.
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Describe your waterfront
Share the property, existing pier, who uses it, seating, shade, fishing, and boat access.
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Check structure and approvals
Review footprint, supports, condition, exposure, current permits, access, and connections.
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Set the scope
Define open and covered zones, structural work, finishes, transitions, and next steps.
I live up north and the project was completed without me ever seeing the progress. When I came down, the project was better than I could have thought! The quality speaks for itself.
Joe P. · Waterbridge customer
A finished pier is only the start
See what Waterbridge builds. Hear from the people who hired us.
The project gallery shows the work. Customer reviews describe the experience.
A few things waterfront owners ask first
Start with the questions that shape the scope.
These answers get ideas moving. The property, existing structure, and applicable approvals still determine the plan.
What’s a pierhead?
A pierhead is the outer end of a pier. It can be open deck space, a covered gazebo, or a mix of both.
Can you blend an open terrace and a gazebo?
Yes. Open space can preserve views and casting room while a roofed section adds shade. Plan seating, fishing, and boat-access paths together so one use does not crowd another.
Can I add a roof or expand my pierhead?
Sometimes. Existing pilings, framing, bracing, connections, condition, and the approved footprint must be assessed first.
Will I need new permits?
They may. In South Carolina's coastal critical area, the approval path can differ for a roof on an existing pierhead and for work that increases the structure's square footage. The property and current permit should be reviewed before the scope is promised.
Start with your property