Coastal Design and Engineering

This simple 14' X 14' pergola (with new cement patio beneath) will soon be erected for a residential client by the Delaneys Coastal Construction LLC crew. The client has commissioned a custom cook island to be built, so considerations for power/water/drainage will be part of the construction.

The crew at The Deck Heads of Frederick, MD will soon demo the existing old/rotted wood deck and replace it with an entirely new structure.

This ground level pool deck will be constructed by the guys at Delaney Coastal Construction from Wilmington, NC.

Just finished up this multi-part design for Delaney Coastal Construction in Wilmington, NC. The existing structure will have the screened porch extended, a new open deck with stairs and landing attached, a new utility platform will be moved/built, and the area under the porch will be enclosed to create a "garage" area.

WOW...it's been 14 years that I've been designing outdoor living spaces, first as Wildwood Engineering Co. (in Maryland), then transitioning to Coastal Design and Engineering once relocated to North Carolina. It's amazing to think that I have 500+ permitted designs across the US and in Europe...and it all started as just a hobby...WOW! As someone who strives to know or have experience with what it is I'm instructing others to do, I wanted to share with you the 8 year project that transformed my own Wilmington, NC backyard into the favorite spot of the neighborhood. It started with discovering the floor rotted out in our sunroom soon after purchasing the home, requiring the removal of our EZ Breeze windows, and replacing/upgrading the floor with a raised concrete pour (upgraded to French doors). Next was the 20'x20' deck with Fiberon decking and Color Guard Railing. Followed by the stamped concrete patio and walk, leading into the backyard planting area through a dry-stacked field stone retaining wall and steps, and landscaped using river rock. The entire project culminated with the addition of a cantilever roof over the cook/bar area, complete with granite bar top, restaurant grade refrigerator, separate NG griddle and grill, stainless steel prep area, sink/running water and under-bar storage. I learned a lot from doing all the construction myself, lessons that I use to create nothing but the best designs for my clients.

Let Coastal Design and Engineering help you layout your grilling/cooking area.

Contractors, need that little extra "WOW" factor to sell your client on a design concept? Coastal Design and Engineering can 3D print your project for a touchy-feely conversation piece, helping to literally visualize the finsished product.

No better time than the present to start thinking about spring projects...it'll be bathing suit weather before you know it.

Just completed this 24'x50' ground level deck for the guys at Delaneys Coastal Construction LLC. This composite/vinyl low maintenance deck will be installed at the Winding River Plantation community in Bolivia NC, to be used as an observation/gathering area next to their community tennis courts.

UPDATE: Just received pictures of the completed deck...came out great! The guys at Delaneys Coastal Construction LLC make it look so easy!

Coastal Design and Engineering is just finishing up on this design of a 20'x40' cabin for a private client, to be built near Berkley Springs, WV. Cabin will sit on pier footers, incorporate a 16' vaulted main area with open rafters and BR/BA area with loft above. This design, or one similar, can be customized for your off-grid getaway, hunting cabin or primary residence tiny-house.