Quick Facts

Address: 202 Jeff Outlaw Rd, Mt. Olive, NC 28365
Phone: (919) 920-9213
Owner: Douglas “Doug” Whaley
Established: June 2020
Primary Specialties: Docks, piers, bulkheads, seawalls, boathouses and boat lifts
Primary Service Area: Eastern North Carolina
Website: River Rat Marine Construction

Overview

River Rat Marine Construction is an Eastern North Carolina marine contractor founded by Douglas Whaley in 2020. The company handles new waterfront construction as well as repairs and upgrades, with services centered on docks, piers, shoreline structures, boathouses and boat lifts.

Services

• Custom docks
• Piers
• Dock repair and refurbishment
• Boathouses
• Boat lifts
• Seawalls
• Bulkheads
• Dock inspections
• Routine dock maintenance
• Waterfront upgrades

Docks & Piers

River Rat builds new docks and piers and performs structural repairs on existing waterfront structures. Its repair work can address deteriorated decking, damaged pilings and caps, corroded hardware, weakened framing and storm or wave damage.

Boathouses & Boat Lifts

Custom boathouses and boat lifts are established parts of the company’s marine-construction services. The company is also identified as a Tide Tamer boat-lift dealer.

Seawalls & Bulkheads

River Rat constructs seawalls and bulkheads for shoreline protection in addition to its over-water structures.

Dock Repair & Maintenance

Existing docks can receive structural refurbishment and ongoing maintenance. The company also offers inspections intended to identify deterioration before more extensive repairs are required.

Best For

River Rat Marine Construction is well suited to Eastern North Carolina waterfront owners needing a new dock or pier, dock repair, boathouse, boat lift, bulkhead or seawall project.