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The best docks begin with a strong foundation

When you’re building the dock of your dreams, it needs to stand the test of time and the occasional extreme water event. You also want that dock built by professionals who understand the lake and know what to expect. At Shoreline, pile driving isn’t just in our title, it’s in our blood.

The Pile Driving Pros

For over 40 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to mastering our craft, monitoring the unique water levels of Okanagan Lake, and proudly serving the Okanagan community.

Our commitment to safety and reliability is unwavering. All our vessels are Transport Canada Certified, ensuring they meet the highest industry standards. With the largest floating pile driver on Okanagan Lake, we have the capability to handle dock system projects of any scale—whether it’s a custom residential dock or a large marina. Backed by skilled professionals, extensive expertise, and state-of-the-art equipment, we deliver exceptional results tailored to your needs.

 

Our Pile Driving Equipment:

  • Link-Belt LS 138 H II (80-ton capacity)
  • Caterpillar 320EL
    • Gilbert Grizzly MultiGrip™ MG60
    • Digga Anchor Drive with Torque Monitoring Device 
  • American 595 BC (35-ton capacity)
  • Koehring 218-2B (18-ton capacity)

 

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Pile Driving Services:

Shoreline Pile Driving operates a diverse and robust fleet, equipped to handle a full range of pile driving applications with efficiency and precision.

  1. Pile Extractions & Removals – Shoreline has the equipment and expertise to safely extract and remove piles of all types. Whether clearing existing waterfront structures or preparing sites for redevelopment, our crews complete removals efficiently and with minimal environmental impact.
  2. Helical Pile Installations – As a certified Twist Screw Pile Installer, Shoreline provides dependable helical pile solutions for residential, commercial, and marine projects. With our CAT 320 excavator, Digga 30ADT anchor drive, and calibrated torque monitoring system, we deliver installations with accuracy and consistency.
  3. Sheet Pile Driving – Utilizing our MG60 Grizzly Side Grip vibratory hammer, Shoreline can efficiently install sheet piles on both land and water. Our experienced crews deliver effective retaining systems and marine structures across a range of challenging site conditions.
  4. Pipe Pile Installations – With decades of experience in wood and steel pipe pile installations, Shoreline deploys drop hammers and lattice boom cranes from 15T to 80T or our MG60 Grizzly Side Grip vibratory hammer. This capability ensures safe, precise, and reliable foundations for structural and marine applications.Our specialized equipment and experienced team ensure high-quality results for every project, whether on land or water

Pile Driving Benefits

One of the most critical things to be aware of when installing a dock is ensuring it’s securely fastened to the ground. Driving piles into the ground and attaching the floating dock system to the piles is the most secure method of building a dock.

Other benefits of a pile-driven dock include:

  • Longevity – steel piles will last for 60 years or more
  • Durability – docks on piles are suspended above water and less likely to be damaged during high water events
  • Low Maintenance – piles require very little maintenance
  • Stability – Pile driven docks are solid compared to their floating counterparts
  • Safety – A pile driven dock offers stability, reducing the risk of personal injury
  • Versatility – pile-driven docks can be built anywhere, as opposed to floating docks
Shoreline's large crane barges floating on Okanagan Lake
Shoreline's tug boats move our large barges along the shores of the lake
Pile Driver for docks on Okanagan lake
Shoreline will assist with your Okanagan Lake dock permitting process
Shoreline Pile Driving's floating barge can handle any commercial dock project.

Let’s Get Started

If you’re considering an inland project or need pile accessories, consider Shoreline. We’ve been Kelowna’s trusted dock builder for more than 30 years. Contact us online or call us at (250) 769-7694.

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