Pile replacement, decking restoration & pontoon servicing across Nelson Bay harbour, Soldiers Point and the Myall Lakes.
Get a Free Quote →Port Stephens is one of the largest natural harbours in the Southern Hemisphere, and its jetties face a unique mix of ocean swell penetration, tidal scour and marine borer activity. Structures on the southern shore around Nelson Bay, Soldiers Point and Salamander Bay are more exposed than the sheltered northern arms near Lemon Tree Passage and Karuah.
The harbour's sandy substrate means piles can lose embedment during storm events, while the clear oceanic water supports aggressive Teredo and Limnoria borer populations year-round. Jetties at Soldiers Point marina precinct and Corlette cop the heaviest wear from boat wash and tidal current.
Our repair process begins with a full structural survey — pile sounding, cross-brace inspection and decking assessment. We then scope targeted repairs using H6-treated hardwood, 316 stainless hardware and marine-grade fastenings rated for the salt environment.
Extract borer-eaten or fractured piles and drive new H6-treated hardwood replacements into Port Stephens' sandy harbour floor. $500–$2,000 per pile.
Replace weathered decking, headstocks and cross-bracing with marine-grade timber. All fixings upgraded to 316 stainless to prevent galvanic corrosion in salt water.
Re-float sinking pontoons, replace guide-pile rollers and service gangway connections. Common across Soldiers Point and Nelson Bay marina berths.
Detailed above- and below-water inspection with pile-sounding data, load assessment and prioritised repair schedule. Reports from $300–$800.
Port Stephens is exposed to east coast lows that push ocean swell deep into the harbour. If your jetty has taken a hit, we offer priority call-outs to stabilise the structure, document damage for insurance and schedule permanent repairs before the next event.
The harbour's sandy substrate, high borer pressure and ocean swell exposure demand repair strategies specific to Port Stephens. A local crew knows which areas lose pile embedment in storms and where borer attack is heaviest — Soldiers Point versus the sheltered Karuah arm are different jobs entirely.
We hold Crown Lands licences for foreshore work across Port Stephens LGA and coordinate with Port Stephens Council on DA requirements. Our barge and dive capability means we can access structures that shore-based crews cannot reach.
We service all waterfront locations across the Port Stephens area including Nelson Bay, Soldiers Point, Salamander Bay, Corlette, Shoal Bay, Fingal Bay, Lemon Tree Passage, Karuah, Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest on the Myall River.
Tell us what you need and a local Port Stephens jetty repairs specialist will get back to you — no obligation.