Built On The Bay, For The Bay.

A Maryland crew of coastal engineers and marine technicians building waterfronts that last generations.

Our Story

Founded On The Chesapeake

Waterfront Solutions is the marine contracting arm of Davis Contracting, LLC — a family-run business owned and operated by Jay Davis. Built on the Chesapeake, we focus on one thing: dependable waterfront structures that hold up to the Bay.

We are licensed as Maryland Marine Contractor #508 (E) and fully insured. The work we do — piers, lifts, bulkheads, shoreline protection — gets done by our own crew, with permits handled in-house through MDE, Army Corps, and the county. No subcontractors juggling your project, no homeowner left holding the paperwork.

Today we serve the full Chesapeake Bay and its major tributaries — Severn, Magothy, South, Bodkin, Middle, Back, and across to Kent Island and the Eastern Shore. Every structure is engineered for the specific conditions of your shoreline, and every job is one Jay would be willing to put his own name on.

2022

Founded on the Chesapeake

2023

First 100 projects completed

2024

License #508 (E) expanded

Our Values

What We Stand On

Engineered For The Bay

Every structure is designed for the unique tidal, wind, and sediment conditions of the Chesapeake. We do not build generic — we build site-specific.

Permits Handled In-House

MDE, Army Corps, county — we manage the full permitting process so you never touch a single application or wait on hold.

Marine-Grade Everything

Pressure-treated southern yellow pine, marine-rated hardware, factory-certified lifts. Materials that outlast the weather and the tides.

Crew That Shows Up

Factory-trained installers who live on the Bay. Same crew from first pile to final board — no subcontractors, no surprises.

Licensed #508 (E)

Maryland Marine Contractor

Fully Insured

General liability & marine coverage

Owner: Jay Davis

Davis Contracting, LLC — family-run

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Five-star service, straight from your neighbors.

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September 2026

Thank you J for your service. You and your crew did a great job

LAZ Remodeling LLC
September 2026

Highly recommend - Jay was incredibly proactive and efficient throughout the entire process, coming out to walk through the project the very same week that we called for an estimate. Our project was challenging, as it required the removal of an old boat lift that had collapsed into the water. Despite the difficult removal, the team handled it seamlessly, and the installation of the new boat lift was completely finished the next day. We are incredibly happy with the quality of the workmanship and the fast turnaround time.

Marjo
September 2026

I had a great experience working with Jay at Waterfront Solutions. He helped me rework and upgrade my boat lift, worked through a few issues with me, and ultimately got everything back to good as new. Jay is just a really honest, trustworthy guy who does good work at a fair price. It’s nice to find someone you can feel comfortable calling when you need help on the waterfront. I highly recommend him.

Peter Belman
June 2026

Had a fantastic experience with Jay. Very knowledgable and helpful. Good pricing and great responsive service for my 3 lifts.

Mark Webster
June 2026

I had a great experience with Jay and Waterfront Solutions for a boat lift repair. They responded quickly, communicated clearly throughout the entire process, and kept me informed every step of the way. The repair was completed promptly and professionally, and they left the work area neat and tidy when finished. It’s refreshing to work with a company that values both quality workmanship and customer service. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing boat lift repairs or service.

Mandeep Chhabra
June 2026

From the first call to the completion of the job, Waterfront Solutions exceeded my expectations. Jay was very responsive when I called and followed up with me on scheduling time at the lift. The lift was repaired quickly. He took extra steps to ensure the lift was left in great condition. Other lift companies have worked on my lift only focusing on the specific issue. What sets Waterfront Solutions apart from these other companies is identifying issues outside the scope of work and addressing them. This is the best lift company I’ve worked with. Thanks Jay for a fantastic job

Steve Danielczyk
June 2026

We had just moved and didn’t know much about our water set up, or who to call and trust with making sure it was healthy and operational. We needed our lift adjusted for our boat and when Jay came out - he suggested some options to make it easier for us to operate which was an extra plus! I would trust Jay with anything - he shows up, gives fair estimates, the work is absolute high quality, and we feel lucky to have found him!

Tara Klimovitz
May 2026

Jay was very efficient, fantastic communication, and did a beautiful job installing my boat lift. Very happy!

Grace Price
April 2026

Very professional, knowledgeable, responsive. Came out 5 o'clock on a Friday and fixed my lift. I was dead in the water — literally. Many thanks to Jay.

Michael Hissa
March 2026

Best prices and fastest response time around. My lift cable snapped and was back operational the same day. Professional work — Jay was able to diagnose the lift issue that caused the cable to break and recommend the next option to fix it properly, safely, and cost-effective. Highly recommend for all boat lift needs.

Matthew Roberts
March 2026

Great working with Jay. He replaced our rusted jet ski lifts in a day. Great communication and overall a great guy. I highly recommend him — and his prices are fair. Definitely 5-star service.

Chris and Lily Manning
March 2026

Excellent communication. Excellent price. Excellent product.

Michael Hughes

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