Constraction reviews in Portsmouth, Virginia

I am so pleased with my boat lift and dock installed by Inlet Marine. Chuck along with Josh and his team performed miracles. These guys installed the dock in just a few days and the boat lift also. It was truly unbelievable how easy this process was. The dock is beautiful with routed edges, this is a very custom look. The boat lift is also stainless steel and aluminum, that baby should last a lifetime. I love it all!! Thank you very much for doing what you said you would do!!!

Inlet Marine was amazing in helping make our dreams come true! The entire team is very professional and took time to answer any questions that we had along the way (including those of all of our neighbors who came by to admire the progress).

We had a failing bulkhead that had to be replaced and decided to go ahead with adding a pier at the same time. Chuck Archer (Inlet Marine owner) was very helpful in our decision making process on both projects. As for the bulkhead he took the time to price out our various options, as well as explain the process and benefits of each. When it came to the pier he was just as helpful in providing advice on the different layouts and ideas that we had come up with.

I can't say enough about the great work that they did in helping to improve our view! One note on the attention to detail that his guys have; our bulkhead has a walkway along the top, and when the boards were being installed it was noted that there were some boards that were quite a bit darker than the others. The time was taken to count out those boards and create a pattern so that they weren't just bunched together in one location or randomly placed. Not everyone would notice that kind of thing, but I would, and truly appriciate that they all treated our project as if it were their own!

I definitely recommend Inlet Marine for their services, and will use them for any future services that I may need. Thanks guys, for a job 'exceptionally' well done!

I grew up on the water and around piers and docks. I have built them and repaired them I know what a quality dock looks like. I thought I would get that out of Chuck and his crew. I was right I did. What really impressed me however was the details, from the quality of the bolting to the beautiful platform on top. It's all top of the line and remarkably it was completed in one week. Chuck and Susan were there from day one quick to answer questions, make changes and help us through the permitting and other procedures. Professional, reliable, friendly and overall masters of their craft that is Inlet Marine.

Inlet Marine installed a new boat lift for us. Our experience with Chuck and his company has been outstanding. Also the other trades needed for the electrical and water were very professional to say the least. Chuck was very attentive and always just a phone call or text away from any questions. Having purchased a new boat for the lift he also made sure we were comfortable with the operation of the boat lift. Inlet Marine has our highest recommendation. Thank you Chuck.
Barry and Deb Bright

Inlet Marine constructed the six-slip pier complex for a small housing development that I just moved into in Western Branch. Besides the boat slips, the pier complex has a gazebo over the water, and a floating dock. It's great! When I moved in, I bought one of the slips, and contracted with Inlet Marine to install a new boat lift. It took a while for the boat lift to arrive due to delays from the manufacturer. When it got here, Chuck and his crew put it in, coordinating nicely with the electricians. The lift works great. It's wonderful being able to keep my boat on a lift! I appreciate greatly the quality job that Chuck and his people did.

Inlet Marine was recommended by a friend who recently had a new lift installed and was extremely happy with their work. I was immediately impressed with their responsiveness. Within a few days of contacting Susan, Chuck came out to evaluate the work I wanted done and I had an estimate in-hand. The lift was installed quickly and professionally with considerable attention given to ensuring the boat’s measurements were accurate and the lift installed accordingly. Chuck and Susan went out of their way to ensure I was pleased with the installation, and I am. Working with Inlet Marine is one of those rare experiences where you have the good fortune to find the right people for the job. The best endorsement I can give Inlet Marine is that I have already recommended them to a friend.

Chuck Archer, the owner of this family business is wonderful. He takes absolute pride in his work. We had an old dock that we needed to rejuvenate. He came and assessed it and gave us his proposed plan to build a whole new dock and boat and jet ski lifts and gave us an estimate which was very competitive compared to others. The work started at the time proposed and they were absolutely professional. They did the work and we in the house did not feel they were present. The work ended with a wonderful dock that was beyond our expectations. The work was flawless. Quality was superb and material was top notch. I would recommend them to anyone who would like to have a dock. Thank you Chuck.

My wife and I selected Inlet Marine to remove our failed bulkhead and replace it with rip rap and a pier. We are extremely happy with the result and can't thank Chuck and his team enough. Inlet Marine communicated with us throughout the project and performed the work just as we had discussed. They even dealt with a few surprises in a very fair and professional manner. Our backyard now looks great and it's all thanks to Inlet Marine. We can't recommend them enough is you need a marine contractor.

Can’t say enough of the experience I had with Inlet Marine. Waited for 8 months for another company to rebuild my dock and nothing. Called Inlet and within 3 days, I had an estimate and materials at my house at the beginning of the following week. Easy to deal with, respectful of property, and the quality of the work was perfect. It was better than I thought it would be, they customized a curb system around the whole dock, and built a ramp to access the dock for handicap purposes. Cleaned up everything and left my property in the same condition as they found it.

I would recommend Chuck and his guys to my mother, period!

We recently had our dream pier and dock completed by Chuck and the Inlet Team. We’ve been planning for years, and Inlet Marine made that dream a reality. We spoke with many builders, knowing this was a once in a lifetime undertaking, and only wanted the best. Since our project was completed, there hasn’t been a day that someone hasn’t commented on our dock or asked who our builder was. We couldn’t be happier to give Inlet Marine our highest recommendation. They were a joy to work with!

Chuck and his team recently completed installing about 250 feet of riprap along my shoreline as well as installing pilings and a floating dock. Chuck really cares about his workmanship and was a pleasure to work with him from getting an estimate to project completion. I highly recommend Inlet Marine.

Inlet Marine has completed a flex-a-mat installation, for erosion, and a pier with platform. Chuck Archer helped us to line up the planning, engineering and permitting. We are very pleased with the quality and craftsmanship of the work. The wait for this project was long but worth it. We would highly recommend using Inlet Marine.

The crew knows their business and goes about it in a workmanship manner. I was kept informed of alternatives to the original plan as they became apparent and made part of the team. The old boathouse was removed and disposed of an not a shingle fell in the water. The new lift is up and running and there's even a dock extension that was never in the plans and was very vital to the success of the project.

Thank you Chuck, Joshua and Joseph. We'll probably do business together again in the future and I look forward to it.

Chuck is your guy if you're looking for pier work or a boat lift! He and his crew came out in frigid temps with gusty winds and installed our new 10,000 lb lift in a few hours! They were respectful of our property, our time, and did an amazing job for a competitive price. He offered some great no-pressure suggestions for our pier and boathouse structure. Thanks Chuck!

Inlet Marine did a great job building our pier/dock and Platform on Pretty Lake. As Promised we are ready for Summer. Chuck was responsive to our questions and kept us updated on the process. We had tide and weather issues but always knew when the team would be working. Highly Recommend Inlet Marine. Reputable and Responsive.

I used to have a policy of getting three or four quotes for every project that I wanted to do, then selecting a contractor based on price. I have since learned that the best price is not always representative of the best value. Now I base my decisions on my gut feeling during our first meeting. When I first met with Chuck, he showed up to my home ahead of our scheduled meeting time, while the two previous pier builders were late. After spending an hour with Chuck reviewing my plans and discussing various aspects of the project, I knew he was the right person for the job. He provided a quote in a timely manner and worked with me every step of the way as we ran through process of obtaining the various approvals needed to begin construction. I believe the quality of the work to be exceptional, but more importantly, I know that Chuck is a man of his word and he backs everything he does with his name and reputation. While we did have a written contract, our contract was ratified on a handshake. Lastly, I would be remise if I did not mention Chuck's assistant Susan. Susan is not just an admin, she is the backbone of Inlet's Marine's logistics. Her fingers are on the pulse of that operation and she is always highly responsive to calls, emails, etc. If I had to make the choice all over again, I would choose Inlet Marine any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Chuck and his crew did an outstanding job of reinforcing my existing rip rap bulkhead. The original installation was marginal at best and Inlet Marine added an additional 20 tons of rocks to stabilize it. They finished in one day, cleaned up the mess and were gone. They went to great lengths to minimize the damage to my existing lawn. I now feel comfortable that this bulkhead will stand for years to come and have recommended Inlet Marine to several neighbors.

Inlet Marine built our pier and docks recently, and we could not be more pleased with the results. The surveyors, engineer, and extensive permits took a good deal of time. Chuck Archer said our dock would be in by Valentines Day, and it was even with design modifications. Very responsive to those changes and he was a pleasure to work with. Our dock is solid and fits perfectly into our landscape.

We had a wonderful experience with Chuck and his crew at Inlet Marine! We were so happy dock was completed but sad to see them go! Chuck is very passionate about his quality of workmanship. He truly believes in his work. We couldn’t be happier so far with our entire experience. Thank you to Inlet
Marine for making our boat dock dreams come true!

I bought a home with a boat lift already installed by Inlet Marine. I needed it adjusted (and serviced) to accommodate my boat when I moved in. Chuck and his team came out and did the job ahead of the move, then came back to make sure that the boat was sitting where he wanted it and made additional adjustments. I love this attention to detail! Chuck also gave me the complete lesson on how use the lift (never had owned one before).

This week it was making a noise, so he came back out and checked it and adjusted settings and lubricated the bearings to his exacting standards. I love that he stands by his products, even when you aren't the original purchaser!

Will definitely have him come back out again every year for maintenance!

Absolutely the best contractor I have ever worked with. They pay attention to detail and make sure everything is done correctly. They help you navigate the insurance process as well, which is a HUGE bonus. 100% recommend!!