Quick Facts

Address: 116 First St, New Bern, NC 28562
Phone: (252) 249-1617
Established: 1999
Owner: Derrick Ipock
NC General Contractor License: #62120
Primary Specialties: Docks, piers, seawalls, bulkheads, boat lifts and pile driving
Residential & Commercial: Yes
Service Area: Eastern North Carolina
Website: Bobby Cahoon Marine Construction

Overview

Bobby Cahoon Marine Construction is a New Bern marine contractor serving Eastern North Carolina since 1999. Originally founded by Bobby and Teresa Cahoon, the company transitioned to longtime team member Derrick Ipock in 2024. Its work includes docks and piers, seawalls and bulkheads, boat lifts, pile driving and related waterfront construction for residential and commercial projects.

Services

• Custom docks
• Piers
• Concrete hog-slat docks
• Wood docks
• Composite docks
• Dock repair
• Seawalls
• Bulkheads
• Boat lifts
• Pile driving
• Boathouse and gazebo roofs
• Dock additions
• Kayak launches
• Finger piers
• Fish-cleaning stations
• Land clearing
• Excavation and grading
• Bulkhead backfilling
• Demolition
• Material hauling

Docks & Piers

Bobby Cahoon builds traditional wood and composite structures as well as concrete hog-slat docks. Recent projects include residential docks, commercial/public fishing piers, concrete docks and restoration of existing waterfront structures.

Seawalls & Bulkheads

The company builds seawalls and bulkheads for erosion protection and waterfront stabilization. Its recent portfolio includes vinyl seawall replacement projects in Eastern North Carolina.

Boat Lifts

Boat lifts are available for watercraft ranging from small vessels to substantially larger boats, and lift systems can be integrated into new dock construction.

Pile Driving

Bobby Cahoon provides pile driving for docks, piers and other marine structures using vibratory-hammer installation methods.

Residential & Commercial Projects

The company handles residential projects as well as larger commercial and public work. One recent example is the City of New Bern’s Broad Street public fishing pier, for which Bobby Cahoon Construction was selected as the builder.

Best For

Bobby Cahoon Marine Construction is well suited to Eastern North Carolina homeowners, businesses and organizations needing docks, piers, seawalls, boat lifts, pile driving or larger marine-construction projects.