Our Services - What We Do
Explore our range of waterfront services with photos and videos of past projects. Feel free to reach out with any inquiries!
When asked about our process of constructing a residential dock the best description is: it's an event. Our projects have been known to bring the family and neighbors alike out to the beach to watch, take photographs and admire our amazing coordination and equipment. We take pride in admitting our favorite part about these projects are the smiles and awe our audience experiences during the construction phase. We also pride ourselves on the ability to ease the customer through the waterfront construction process. We know it can be stressful, so we are eager and prepared to assist you through the permit process, planning, designing and finally get you the right dock for your home that you are able to use for many years to come. At Thompson Pile Driving, we truly aim to deliver to our clients the absolute best product for their hard earned dollars. We understand you are on a budget and need your residential dock to last as long as it feasibly can. With this in mind we are dedicated to staying structurally superior to our competitors. For instance, our Welded Shear Cap ™ which is shown in our photo gallery below. In addition to structural longevity, our process is very environmentally friendly. By constructing docks in this fashion, it lessens the amount of treated wood leaching chemicals into the beautiful Puget Sound waters. One comparison between our product and the competitor can be seen here. Again, in short, we thoroughly understand our products and how to properly install them to get the outright best results possible for our customer and the environment. Often times, our customer needs a rebuild, refloat, or replacement of an existing dock. We are equipped and enthusiastic to do as much, or as little, as is needed to keep your investment in the condition you can be proud of.
In the current environmental landscape, minimizing the impact on shorelines is a critical focus for regulatory agencies. As a result, navigating the permitting process for your waterfront construction project can often become complicated, time-consuming, and overwhelming. We provide affordable and expert consulting services for permits and shoreline construction to support you through this process from beginning to end, ensuring optimal results. We are here to help ease any stress during this pre-construction phase. If you have questions or would like to initiate the permit process, please contact us.
If you require a commercial pier for your waterfront business or need installation, repair, or replacement services for a marina of any size, Thompson Pile Driving has the expertise you can rely on. Our experience encompasses a wide range of projects, including piers for fishing boats, large industrial load-bearing piers, and comprehensive marina systems.
In the current environmental context, steel pilings have emerged as the ecological answer for pile replacement. Our team employs a vibratory driver/extractor to install hot-dipped galvanized pilings, which provides a durable and long-lasting solution for various applications.
Many times, the customer's pier and ramp are in good shape, but the float is in poor condition. We are able to construct a stronger replacement float, and install it in place of your existing float. We are very diligent in keeping your existing dock secure and undamaged during the process of float replacement. The environment is always a concern of Thompson Pile Driving, so proper disposal of your existing float is important to us.
Thompson Pile Driving's exclusive Ruff Seas™ float lift is an amazing attribute to any dock system that resides in strong water currents. This affordable design created exclusively by Thompson Pile Driving has saved float owners money, stress and time. Allowing your float the ability to be raised above the rough water during the high-wind season will allow for longevity and less maintenance to your float. The Ruff Seas™ float lift is just another way Thompson Pile Driving is pioneering residential and commercial dock design and implementation.
Boaters often seek to keep their vessels out of the marine waters when they are not in use. It's important to note that most boat lift suppliers are located on the east coast and cater to regions with minimal tidal fluctuations. As a result, their products may not be optimized for the unique conditions of the Puget Sound. To address this, we collaborate closely with our boat lift suppliers to ensure that your project is customized with the necessary modifications for effective operation in the Puget Sound waters.
Marine railways are an alternative to boat lifts. The boat rides on a cart up a railway, pulled by a winch, until the boat is out of the water. A marine railway allows boat storage near, but out of the water. Launching your boat can be as easy as a simple wireless remote control. Contact us to begin your marine railway project.
With our 50 foot, 365 HP tug, CAYOU we are able to assist with towing as required. Our professional crew is reliable and qualified.
We have several barges, ranging from 15x30 to 110x34. Whether for your construction or contracting project, or a festival - such as New Years, 4th of July fireworks or any other event. We have several years experience in hauling fireworks barges with all proper permitting and licensing needed! We are able to provide barge and towing for your project.
Our shoreline protection projects encompass a wide range of services, including the installation of new bulkheads, the repair of existing bulkheads, and soft-bank protection or shoreline restoration. Utilizing barges, we are able to install various types of bulkheads, such as rock and soldier pile systems, as well as implement soft shore solutions. Additionally, we have expertise in reinforcing deteriorating concrete bulkheads to extend their lifespan and maintain shoreline integrity.
Our salvage services include rescue towing and refloating a sunken or grounded vessel. By utilizing our cranes, floats, and divers we will recover your vessel. We also have the ability to remove and replace old pilings.
With our cranes, steel shears, and barges we will use our expertise and vast experience to safely and properly dispose of any derelict vessels or barges while abiding by all environmental precautions and government regulations.
