Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Construction and Engineering Services in Kitty Hawk
Coastal Engineering & Surveying has been serving northeast North Carolina and the Outer Banks since 1989, delivering comprehensive civil engineering, land surveying, and construction management solutions. Our team of licensed engineers, land surveyors, and construction professionals specializes in optimizing property potential for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. With over three decades of local expertise, we handle projects ranging from elevation certificates to large-scale community developments. Our services include site planning, structural design, geotechnical analysis, and flood damage inspections, supported by advanced CAD technology. We maintain rigorous attention to detail through construction staking, topographical surveys, and soil erosion planning.Our construction management division oversees demolition, permitting, and both new builds and remodeling projects. Committed to technical excellence, we provide code-compliant solutions for special structures, zoning reviews, and infrastructure design. Our staff's extensive experience ensures accurate land title surveys and precise flood elevation certifications. We serve as expert witnesses for building inspections and insurance claims, combining engineering precision with practical construction knowledge. This integrated approach enables us to deliver tailored solutions that meet both regulatory requirements and client objectives.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Construction Management
Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Analysis
Flood Certification
Zoning Review
Building Inspections
Erosion Planning
Construction Contracting
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of Outer Banks construction experience
- Our team includes licensed engineers and certified surveyors
- We handle complete project lifecycles from design to construction
- We specialize in coastal property development challenges
- We maintain in-house CAD design and geotechnical analysis capabilities
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering division specializes in comprehensive property development solutions. We provide site planning, infrastructure design, and land subdivision services tailored to coastal environments. With expertise in drainage systems, roadway design, and septic system planning, we ensure regulatory compliance while maximizing property value. Our engineers deliver complete documentation packages for municipal approvals.
Land Surveying
We offer precise land surveying services including ALTA/ACSM standards surveys and topographical mapping. Our team conducts construction staking, flood elevation certifications, and land title surveys using advanced GPS technology. These accurate measurements support development decisions and legal documentation requirements for property transactions.
Construction Management
Our construction management services cover project administration from permitting through completion. We coordinate demolition, new construction, and remodeling projects while maintaining strict quality control. Our managers handle building permits, contractor coordination, and code compliance verification to ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery of commercial and residential developments.
Structural Engineering
We provide structural engineering solutions for residential and commercial buildings in coastal environments. Our services include V-zone certifications, special structure design, and failure analysis. We conduct code reviews, develop reinforcement plans, and offer expert testimony for insurance claims related to structural damage from weather events.
Geotechnical Analysis
Our geotechnical engineering services assess subsurface conditions to inform foundation design. We perform soil investigations, bearing capacity analysis, and erosion control planning. This data supports proper structural design and helps prevent future settlement issues, particularly in the Outer Banks' unique coastal geology.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer for residential properties?
We provide elevation certificates, home building layouts, and flood damage assessments for residential properties across the Outer Banks region.
Can you handle commercial construction projects?
Yes, our team manages commercial developments including shopping centers, multifamily housing, and special-use buildings from initial design through construction completion.
Do you provide surveying services for property transactions?
We offer ALTA surveys, land title surveys, and boundary mapping services that meet legal requirements for property transfers and development.
What construction management services do you provide?
Our construction management includes permitting assistance, contractor coordination, code compliance checks, and project administration for both new builds and remodeling projects.
How do you handle coastal development challenges?
With 30+ years of Outer Banks experience, we specialize in elevation requirements, erosion control, and stormwater management for coastal properties.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Kitty Hawk, we serve the entire Outer Banks and northeast North Carolina regions for all our engineering and construction services.
Reviews (1)
Deborah Swick
Mar 15, 2021
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Jalene in the office was beyond professional and accommodating. Jay, our field technicians was so wonderful!. He does not normally do the actual survey, but when circumstances created a delay for us he jumped right in to get our job done. Beyond happy to recommend this company.