Quick Facts

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 743, Essex, CT 06426
Phone: (860) 767-3349
Established: 1986
Service Area: Lower Connecticut River and Long Island Sound
Primary Specialties: Docks, pile driving, bulkheads, dredging and heavy marine construction
Boat Lift Dealer: HI-TIDE Boat Lifts
Connecticut HIC: #HIC.0615406
Website: Connecticut River Dock & Dredge

Overview

Connecticut River Dock & Dredge Inc. is an Essex-based marine construction company serving the Lower Connecticut River and Long Island Sound since 1986.

The company handles projects ranging from residential docks and floats to large commercial and municipal waterfront improvements. Its marine capabilities include dock construction, pile driving, bulkheads, seawalls, floating docks, ramps, moorings, salvage, diving and barge-and-crane work.

Connecticut River Dock & Dredge owns and operates specialized marine equipment, including crane barges, crawler cranes, excavators and pile-driving equipment, allowing multiple marine-construction crews to work on waterfront projects.

Services

• Custom dock construction
• Floating docks
• Dock ramps
• Pile driving
• Timber piles
• Steel piles
• Pile extraction and removal
• Bulkheads
• Seawalls
• Sheet-steel bulkheads
• Timber bulkheads
• Stone retaining structures
• Jetties
• Wave barriers
• Boat lifts
• Moorings
• Dredging
• Diving services
• Marine salvage
• Barge services
• Crane services
• Waterfront structure relocation
• Dock winterization and storage

Dock Construction

Connecticut River Dock & Dredge builds custom waterfront structures using timber and other piling systems, specialized framing and a variety of decking materials.

Dock configurations can incorporate floating sections, aluminum ramps, railings, swim ladders, boat lifts, power pedestals, utilities, lighting, bumpers and other custom waterfront features.

Pile Driving

The company’s pile-driving capabilities include timber and steel piles, batter piles, dolphins, pile extraction and replacement. Its heavy marine equipment allows piling work to be performed for both residential and larger commercial waterfront structures.

Bulkheads, Seawalls & Shoreline Protection

Waterfront protection services include steel and timber bulkheads, stone retaining structures, reinforced-concrete and stone jetties, wave barriers and repair or demolition of existing seawalls and bulkheads.

Floating Docks & Seasonal Service

The company builds floating docks and ramps in numerous configurations and can winterize and store floating docks during the off-season before reinstalling them for the next boating season.

Boat Lifts

Connecticut River Dock & Dredge is a dealer for HI-TIDE Boat Lifts, allowing lift systems to be incorporated into larger dock and waterfront projects.

Barge, Crane & Diving Services

The company’s equipment fleet supports barge and crane operations, diving, salvage and relocation of waterfront structures, extending its capabilities well beyond standard residential dock construction.

Best For

Connecticut River Dock & Dredge is an excellent choice for Connecticut homeowners, marinas, municipalities and commercial waterfront properties requiring anything from a custom residential dock to pile driving, bulkheads, dredging or large-scale marine construction.