Don't Replace Your Dock Pilings — Repair, Restore & Protect Them
Deep South Marine Restoration uses a patent-pending wrap and encapsulation system to stop wood-boring organisms in their tracks — saving you thousands over full piling replacement.
WOOD BORING WORMS INFEST DOCKS & PILINGS
Consider wood boring worms the "termites of the water". And, if your marine project has unprotected pilings in the water, you are 100% GUARANTEED to have wood boring worms infesting your sturdy foundation. In addition to marine wood borers, ship worms and limnoria (commonly known as gribbles), also cause significant damage in coastal areas. With the uncontrollable infestation of these dock destroyers, waterfront property owners everywhere are wondering how to protect their waterfront property. Deep South Marine Restoration is ready to help you protect new docks or repair old pilings.
"Untreated dock pilings may last less than a month in Gulf areas like East Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida."
— LSU AgCenter StudyComplete Marine Restoration Services
From piling wraps to full dock construction — we handle every aspect of waterfront restoration on the Gulf Coast.
Why Property Owners Across the Gulf Coast Choose Us
We built our business around one insight: most pilings don't need to be replaced — they need to be properly protected. Our patent-pending wrap and encapsulation system does exactly that, at a fraction of replacement cost.
- ✓ Patent-Pending Technology
Physically barriers out wood-boring organisms while reinforcing structural integrity.
- ✓ Save 40–70% vs. Replacement
No demolition, no permits, no months of disruption. One visit — done.
- ✓ Built for Gulf Coast Conditions
Rated for saltwater, UV, hurricanes, and the specific organisms found in our waters.
- ✓ Free On-Site Inspection
Straight assessment — repair vs. replace — no upsell, no pressure.
Before & After: Piling Restoration
See the transformation our patent-pending system delivers on real Gulf Coast projects.
Is it Time to Replace Your Pilings?
Are your dock pilings cracked, rotten, or falling apart? Replacing pilings or docks is not the only option you should consider. When you work with Deep South, there is a more affordable solution than replacement. Deep South has developed a process to restore damaged pilings to their full potential even if they have failed completely. Replacing them can be much more expensive and damaging to your property than a simple restoration.
First, a pile driving company has to mobilize a machine to come out to your property. That machine could potentially drive across your property to reach the project area, causing ruts or track marks across your property. All of this adds up to a lot of extra money!
OUR DIVERS CAN ACCESS THE AREA FROM ALMOST ANYWHERE!
The first thing we do is inspect the area, and tell you the status of each of your pier piles. We are also the most affordable option for your budget. We can fully restore your waterfront property through our piling encapsulation process, even if it has completely failed.
SO, WHAT IS PILING ENCAPSULATION?
Encapsulation is a process where we encase the entire piling in concrete to increase its integrity. This restores your dock, boathouse, or even your lake home back to its best condition.
Unfortunately, most property owners do not call us until they have seen some extensive failures in the foundation of their piers or docks. Our process of protecting pilings could save all damage from happening before it ever started. Most of the damage you see is caused by pests that bore deep into the wood and, similar to termites, destroy it inside and out.
Over time, your wooden pilings will eventually fail and could cause your home or dock to degrade. This is never an acceptable option, so we set out to keep that from happening.
Our process involves protecting your pilings instead of replacing them and includes our patent pending wrap system.
So, how does the wrap protection system work? It protects your pilings from the infiltration of the wood boring worms that cause most of the damage to pilings all over the Gulf Coast.
- When Deep South Marine applies the wrap system, we first inspect every inch to be sure that the integrity has not been compromised before we begin. By doing this we are ensuring your safety.
- Once we are sure the piling is intact, we use a special coating to seal it and eliminate the existing worms that may be calling your dock "home".
- After sealing is complete, we place a PVC based wrap around the structure that protects from any other pests finding their way in and causing any further damage.
By protecting your pilings, you are protecting your investment and your family. If a piling fails to the point of collapsing your entire pier, it could lead to serious injury. Protect your pilings, and if some have already passed the point of protecting, let us restore them before it is too late. We work hard so you can stop the marine growth eating away at your piers. Without a suitable dock and piling protection system, you only prolong the inevitable ship worm damage to your gulf coast docks and pilings. Protect your dock pilings and your investment with our affordable piling protection system.
Protecting your pilings can be THOUSANDS less than replacing or restoring them down the road should they remain unprotected. If your structure is showing signs of wear, do yourself a favor and contact Deep South today.
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What Our Customers Say
"Deep South saved us thousands over a full piling replacement. Their team was professional, fast, and the results are incredible. Pilings look brand new and we have peace of mind heading into hurricane season."
"I called three companies before Deep South. They were the only ones who gave me a straight answer about what I actually needed — not just trying to sell the most expensive option. Highly recommend."
"Patent-pending system is the real deal. We had serious Teredo worm damage and they wrapped and encapsulated everything in two days. No permits, no demo, no hassle. Will use again."
Serving the Gulf Coast — Five States
From Louisiana to Alabama, our team travels to protect waterfront property across the Gulf Coast.
Don't worry if your town or city isn't listed. If you have a dock or piling you need protected, we have crews to service you. Contact us directly 985-200-2225 to schedule your FREE inspection.
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Our team is standing by for free on-site inspections across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about dock piling repair, protection, and restoration.
Untreated wood pilings in Gulf Coast waters typically last 5 to 15 years before wood-boring organisms like Teredo worms cause serious structural damage. With Deep South Marine Restoration's patent-pending piling wrap and concrete encapsulation system, pilings can be protected and extended in service life by decades.
The primary cause of dock piling damage in coastal Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Texas is wood-boring marine organisms — most notably Teredo navalis (shipworm) and Limnoria (gribble). These organisms function similarly to termites on land, hollowing out pilings from the inside. Saltwater corrosion, tidal action, boat wakes, and storm surge also accelerate structural deterioration.
Full piling replacement can run $500 to $1,500+ per piling when you factor in materials, labor, marine permits, and the cost of rebuilding dock sections. Deep South Marine Restoration's repair and wrap system is typically 40–70% less expensive than full replacement — and since we stop the damage rather than just swap a piling, the protected pilings outlast unprotected replacements.
Piling encapsulation is the process of wrapping damaged or vulnerable pilings in a marine-grade shell (either a fiberglass-reinforced wrap or concrete) to permanently seal out wood-boring organisms, water intrusion, and biological growth. Deep South Marine Restoration's patent-pending system combines a piling wrap with concrete encapsulation for maximum protection.
In most cases, pilings that appear damaged can be repaired and protected rather than fully replaced. Our specialists perform a free on-site inspection to assess the structural integrity of each piling. As long as the core retains load-bearing capacity, we can wrap, reinforce, and encapsulate to restore full function — no demolition or permitting required in most situations.
We serve coastal communities throughout Louisiana (Slidell, Grand Isle, Myrtle Grove, New Orleans area), Mississippi (Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula), Alabama (Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Mobile), Florida (Pensacola, Destin, Panama City area), and Texas (Galveston, Port Arthur, Beaumont area). Call us at 985-200-2225 to confirm availability in your area.