Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Shotcrete Construction Services Since 1983
Coastal Gunite Construction Company has been a leader in structural shotcrete services since 1983, delivering high-quality concrete infrastructure solutions across commercial, industrial, energy, and public sectors. Our expertise in both wet-mix and dry-mix shotcrete applications allows us to tackle projects of all sizes, from bridge rehabilitation in North Carolina to cooling tower restoration in Florida. With over 125 years of combined experience among our site superintendents and certified nozzlemen, we maintain a proven track record of meeting strict performance requirements while prioritizing safety and durability.As a charter member of the American Shotcrete Association and recipient of industry awards, we combine technical excellence with a commitment to cost-effective, enduring solutions. Our teams operate from offices in Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida, serving clients from St. Louis to Bermuda with licensed, bonded, and insured operations.
Services
Bridge Rehabilitation
Sewer Rehabilitation
Cooling Tower Repairs
Foundation Walls
Concrete Infrastructure
Storm Sewer Lining
Tower Restoration
Underground Structure Repairs
Fiber-Reinforced Shotcrete
Silica-Fume Modified Concrete
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of specialized shotcrete construction experience.
- Our team includes certified shotcrete nozzlemen with 15+ years of field expertise.
- We maintain a proven track record with Departments of Transportation in 20+ states.
- We offer 24/7 dispatch of mobile crews for urgent infrastructure needs.
- We are charter members of leading industry organizations like ASA and ICRI.
Associations and certifications
- American Shotcrete Association
- International Concrete Repair Institute
- American Concrete Institute
- ASTM International
- Associated General Contractors
- American Road & Transportation Builders Association
Services
Bridge Rehabilitation
Specialized shotcrete solutions for bridge restoration, including fiber-reinforced and silica-fume modified concrete. Our team addresses spalling, corrosion, and structural weaknesses while extending service life. Projects include the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge in North Carolina and Pineda Causeway Bridge in Florida.
Cooling Tower Restoration
Dry-mix shotcrete application for hyperbolic cooling tower rehabilitation. We prep surfaces through hydroblasting, reinstall reinforcing steel, and apply durable concrete coatings. Completed projects include St. Johns River Power Park towers in Jacksonville, Florida.
Sewer Rehabilitation
Lining and structural reinforcement of sanitary and storm sewers using high-strength shotcrete. Our methods address corrosion and buckling in confined spaces, as demonstrated in St. Louis' Old Mill Creek sewer project with fiber-reinforced concrete solutions.
Foundation Walls
Shotcrete installation for high-load foundation walls without traditional formwork. Completed the Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel's two-story underground parking garage walls with 4000 psi reinforced concrete applied directly behind reinforcing crews.
Tower Repairs
Underside roof slab rehabilitation for high-rise towers using specialized shotcrete techniques. Addressed severe corrosion in Knoxville's Westview Tower with structural steel replacement and 10,000 sq ft of reinforced concrete repairs.
People
R.C. White Jr.
Executive Leader
With over 25 years of shotcrete construction experience, R.C. White Jr. has led major infrastructure projects across the U.S. and internationally. His expertise in structural rehabilitation earned Coastal Gunite multiple industry awards, including ASA's Carl E. Akely Award in 2012.
Herbert C. Bonner Bridge Team
Project Specialists
This dedicated team executed the landmark Bonner Bridge rehabilitation in Outer Banks, NC. Their innovative approach extended the bridge's lifespan through fiber-reinforced shotcrete applications, meeting strict DOT requirements for durability and safety.
Questions
What shotcrete services does Coastal Gunite offer?
We specialize in bridge rehabilitation, cooling tower restoration, sewer lining, foundation walls, and industrial structure repairs using wet-mix and dry-mix shotcrete techniques.
How long has Coastal Gunite been in business?
Since 1983, we've provided structural shotcrete solutions across commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure sectors nationwide.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate from Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida offices, serving projects from St. Louis to Bermuda and the Bahamas.
Are your teams certified for specialized work?
Yes, we employ ASA-certified shotcrete nozzlemen and maintain accreditations with ICRI, ACI, and ASTM International standards organizations.
Can you handle emergency infrastructure repairs?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we provide rapid deployment of mobile crews for urgent structural rehabilitation needs.
What makes Coastal Gunite different from competitors?
Our 125+ years of combined superintendent experience, proprietary application techniques, and pre-qualification with 20+ state DOTs ensure superior project outcomes.
