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Residental & Commercial

Marine Services

When You Need The Highest Quality
Marine Construction in Southern MD

Piers & Docks


Our docks can be made of wood or composite decking, offering a choice of colors. We offer a wide range of dock configurations, from the smallest of crabbing docks to the largest permitted structures. All docks are constructed with marine grade pilings and marine treated lumber.

-Boat Lift w/ Electrical Hookups

-Bulkheads
-Pier Building

-Pier Restoration

-Pilings

-Re-decking

-wharves

-boat ramps

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Shoreline Protection


Ward's Marine offers both hardened and living shorelines.  We can plan and design your rip-rap project whether it's in front of a bulkhead, along a natural shoreline, groin/breakwater or sill in front of existing grasses. We can install small to large stones (Class I - IV) in white or grey/blue.


-Bulkhead

-Erosion Protection

-Groin

-Jetties

-Living Shoreline

-Land Based Retainer Walls

-Marsh Creation

-Rip Rap Uses

-Rip Rap Installation

-Rock work / Stonework

-Seawall

-Stone Revetment

-Shoreline Stabilization



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Barge Services


The loss of your boat can be a traumatic incident.  Our barge services include salvaging sunken vessels or debris along the shoreline.

-Marine Transportation

-Salvage Sunken Vessels

Whatever your needs, we have the barge solutions to meet them.

wards marine barge services transporting rocks on the chesapeake bay.

Pile Installation


Piles are often necessary to ensure that structures are properly supported.  Ward's Marine drives pilings on land for foundation pilings and on the water for piers and bulkheads. Ward's has installed treated pilings up to 65' in length. With Marine construction it's important to hire an experienced reputable company to complete the pile drilling.  This is the foundation of your marine construction.

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Boathouse repair /reconstruction


If you're looking for a reliable and experienced boathouse repair and reconstruction contractor, look no further! From minor repairs to complete reconstruction, we've got you covered. We use only the highest quality materials and the latest techniques to ensure your boathouse is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing.

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Boat Lifts / Marine Hoist


Effortlessly Lift Your Boat with Our Innovative Boat Lift Solutions!

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Tree Removal


A tree in the water ruining the waterfront experience for you?  Don't worry!  Ward's Marine can handle it.

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Crane Services


Crane, Rigging, And Hauling Services are available at competitive rates.

Permitting & Plans



Ward's Marine knows when you hire a company in Southern MD for your waterfront marine construction you don't want to have to worry about all the details, big or small. That's why Ward's Marine does it all beginning with your efficiently planned Auto-CAD designs and drawings, processing of all permits through to the completion of your project.

⚓ Services FAQ: Marine Construction & Shoreline Protection

  • What is your primary area of expertise in marine construction?

    Our expertise covers the full spectrum of waterfront construction, from initial planning and permits to completion. Our main services include building and restoring Piers & Docks, installing Boat Lifts, providing Barge Services, and implementing advanced Shoreline Protection solutions.

  • What materials do you use for building Piers and Docks?

    We construct docks using marine grade pilings and marine treated lumber. Clients can choose between traditional wood or modern composite decking with a wide selection of colors. We handle projects ranging from small crabbing docks to large permitted commercial wharves.

  • What types of Shoreline Protection do you offer?

    We provide both hardened and living shoreline solutions to combat erosion and stabilize your property:


    Hardened: Includes the installation of Rip Rap (rock revetment), Bulkheads, Seawalls, Groins, and jetties.


    Living Shorelines: Involve using natural materials and vegetation (like marsh creation) to protect the habitat while controlling erosion.

  • Do you install pilings on land as well as water?

    Yes. We specialize in driving pilings for both on-water and land applications. This includes marine pilings for piers and bulkheads, as well as foundation pilings for land-based structures to ensure proper support and stability. We are equipped to handle treated pilings up to 65' in length.

  • What is included in your Barge Services?

    Our comprehensive barge services include marine transportation of materials, rigging, hauling, and operating a crane for various construction needs. We also provide salvage services for retrieving sunken vessels or large debris along the shoreline.

  • Do you handle permitting and plans for projects?

    Yes, we manage the entire process. We create efficiently planned Auto-CAD designs and drawings and handle the processing of all necessary permits to ensure your project complies with local and state regulations from start to finish.

  • Can you repair or reconstruct existing boathouses?

    Absolutely. Our team performs both minor repairs and complete reconstruction of boathouses, using high-quality materials and the latest techniques to ensure the structure is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.