Seaborn Pile Driving

What Seaborn Pile Driving does

Seaborn Pile Driving is a Seattle-based waterfront construction company founded in 1947 that designs, permits, builds, repairs, and maintains residential docks, bulkheads, and shoreline structures for waterfront property owners on Lake Washington and surrounding Pacific Northwest waterways. Operating under three trade names (Seaborn Companies, Seaborn Pile Driving, and Seaborn Construction) from its headquarters at 1080 W Ewing Pl in Seattle, the company delivers custom-built shoreline infrastructure directly to homeowners across an affluent regional market.

The company's core product portfolio spans docks (with platform lifts, boat lifts, and jet ski lifts), bulkheads, pile driving, barging, beach creation and restoration, and dock accessories such as power pedestals, cleats, bumpers, lights, ladders, and dock wiring. All projects are supported by an integrated custom design and permitting capability that handles municipal approvals and construction management as a bundled service, distinguishing Seaborn from contractors that require customers to secure permits independently. Construction is executed with the company's own crews and marine equipment, including barges for material and equipment transport on Lake Washington.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services on a custom-quote model tied to scope, materials, and labor. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and direct: customers initiate contact through the company website or phone, Seaborn conducts an on-site consultation, and a custom comprehensive plan is delivered. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies materially by project complexity. Demand is driven primarily by residential waterfront property owners in the Lake Washington area including Seattle, Bellevue, and Meydenbauer Bay, supported by strong word-of-mouth referral activity. The company is privately held, founder-owned since inception, with no disclosed outside investment, M&A activity, or institutional backing.

Name

Seaborn Pile Driving

Legal name

Seaborn Construction

Website

https://seabornpiledriving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seaborn Pile Driving is a Seattle-based waterfront construction company, founded in 1947, that designs, permits, builds, and maintains residential docks, bulkheads, beaches, and shoreline structures for property owners on Lake Washington and surrounding Pacific Northwest waterways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Construction Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Quay & Waterfront Civil Works (Piers, Quays, Seawalls, Dredging, Revetments) (IMAJALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Port Rehabilitation, Maintenance & Asset Renewal (Repairs, Strengthening) (IMAFAJAL)

Keywords

• Marine construction services
• Dock building
• Pile driving services
• Bulkhead installation
• Shoreline restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based professional services for waterfront construction including dock construction, dock repair, pile driving, bulkhead installation, barging, and beach creation. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees based on scope of work, materials, and labor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Seaborn Pile Driving designs, permits, builds, repairs, and maintains residential and commercial marine docks, bulkheads, and shoreline work in the Lake Washington area. The company provides custom dock construction and repair, bulkhead installation, pile driving, barging services, lakefront beach creation and restoration, dock accessories, and full-service permit handling for waterfront property owners.

Product overview

Seaborn Companies is a waterfront construction company offering a unified suite of residential dock and shoreline services. The core portfolio includes Docks (with associated lifts and moorage), Bulkheads, Pile Driving, Barging, and Beaches. The company also provides Dock Accessories as add-on products (power pedestals, cleats, lights, ladders). All projects are supported by Custom Design and Permitting Services, handling everything from design and permitting through construction and long-term maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Docks Custom residential dock construction and repair services for waterfront properties on Lake Washington, including dock moorage, platform lifts, boat lifts, and jet ski lifts. Designed for waterfront homeowners seeking a complete custom dock solution.
• Bulkheads Shoreline stabilization and bulkhead construction services to protect waterfront properties from erosion and wave damage. Targeted at residential waterfront property owners on Lake Washington.
• Pile Driving Professional pile driving services for dock foundations and waterfront construction projects. Provides the structural foundation work for docks, bulkheads, and other waterfront structures for residential clients.
• Barging Barge transportation and logistics services for waterfront construction materials and equipment. Enables delivery of materials and equipment to lakefront job sites that are not accessible by land.
• Beaches Lakefront beach creation and restoration services for waterfront properties. Targeted at Lake Washington homeowners seeking to enhance or restore their shoreline.
• Dock Accessories Boat dock accessories and installation services including power pedestals, cleats, bumpers, lights, ladders, plumbing for hose bibs, and dock wiring for lighting. Sold to residential dock owners seeking to upgrade or complete their dock installations.
• Custom Design and Permitting Services Comprehensive project planning including custom design, permit acquisition, and full-service construction management from start to finish. Provided to waterfront property owners so they do not need to coordinate design or permitting themselves.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed on time and within budget
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• RedSide Marine Construction: Pacific NW marine contractor offering residential and small commercial dock, bulkhead, and pile driving services. Smaller and earlier-stage, but directly comparable in residential waterfront scope.

Direct peers

• American Construction Co. Pacific Northwest marine and heavy civil contractor delivering pile driving, bulkheads, piers, and waterfront structures. Comparable in regional scope and core marine construction services.
• Ballard Marine Construction: PNW-focused marine construction company offering pile driving, dock construction, and waterfront infrastructure. Direct overlap with Seaborn in residential and small commercial waterfront work.
• Bellingham Marine Industries: Leading marina and dock builder with deep Pacific Northwest roots. Comparable in dock construction, residential/marina waterfront work, and structural waterfront offerings.
• Quigg Brothers Construction: Washington State-based marine and heavy civil contractor specializing in pile driving, bridges, piers, and waterfront construction. Closely comparable in service line and PNW market.
• Pacific Pile & Marine (LCC): Pacific Northwest marine construction contractor performing pile driving, docks, bulkheads, and heavy marine infrastructure. Most directly comparable to Seaborn by geography, service mix, and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company: Largest U.S. dredging and marine construction company, performing coastal protection, deepening, and port infrastructure. Broader and larger competitor, but adjacent in marine construction services.
• Manson Construction Co. Large U.S. marine construction and dredging company with Pacific Northwest operations. Provides similar pile driving, pier, and waterfront services at a much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Weeks Marine: Established East Coast-based marine construction and dredging contractor with pile driving, pier, and bulkhead capabilities. Much larger scale, but adjacent in marine construction services and project types.
• Orion Group Holdings (Marine Construction): Public marine construction contractor delivering pile driving, bulkheads, piers, and waterway infrastructure across the U.S. Comparable services at materially larger scale and broader scope than Seaborn.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SeabornCompanies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seabornpiledriving

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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