Seawalls

Protecting Your Waterfront Property: Expert Seawall Solutions for the Great Lakes Region

Is your valuable Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, or Minnesota waterfront property threatened by erosion, aggressive waves, or fluctuating water levels? You understand the importance of a robust defense against the relentless forces of nature. At Contractors Marine, we are your trusted partner for custom seawall design, installation, and repair across the Great Lakes region, providing you with lasting protection and peace of mind.

Your Shoreline, Our Seawall Solutions

Seawalls are critical barriers designed to protect your land from erosion, stabilize your shoreline, and prevent property loss due to water action. We offer you comprehensive seawall solutions, from new installations to extending the life of existing structures, ensuring your investment is secure for years to come.

Custom Seawall Materials & Installation Tailored for You

Every shoreline is unique, and so are your needs. That’s why Contractors Marine offers seawall construction in a wide variety of configurations and materials, ensuring you get the perfect solution for your specific site and budget:

Steel Seawalls: Offering exceptional strength and longevity, ideal for demanding commercial or industrial applications or for maximizing usable land.
Aluminum Seawalls: A lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant option, perfect for many residential properties and freshwater environments.
Plastic/Vinyl Seawalls: A cost-effective and environmentally friendly choice, known for its resistance to rot, rust, and marine borers.
Wood Seawalls: A traditional, aesthetically pleasing option often chosen for its natural look and suitability for certain inland lake environments.

We expertly install your chosen material using specialized equipment such as vibrating hydraulic or air hammers suspended from cable cranes or hydraulic excavators, always adapting our approach to your site’s access and working room.

Extending Your Seawall’s Life: Repair & Maintenance Services

Many older seawalls across our region face common issues like “washout”—the erosion of backfill material behind the wall due to wave action and surface water runoff. If your existing seawall is still upright and relatively straight, we can significantly extend its service life for you. Our repair process often includes:

Carefully excavating the loose fill behind your wall.
Adding a durable soil fabric barrier to eliminate further soil migration.
Backfilling with suitable, compacted material to restore stability.

You can trust our experience to assess your existing structure and provide cost-effective solutions to prolong its protective capabilities.

Designing Your Ideal Seawall: From Inland Lakes to Commercial Waterfronts

A properly designed seawall is crucial for its longevity and effectiveness. We meticulously consider all factors relevant to your project:

Body of Water Location: Whether you’re on a vast Great Lake, a serene inland lake, or a busy river in states like Michigan, Ohio, or Wisconsin.
Wave and Flow Characteristics: Analyzing the unique water dynamics your property faces.
Soil and Bottom Conditions: Understanding the ground that you are building on for optimal foundation.
Height and Type of Backfill: Ensuring proper support for your land.
Design Life and Budget: Tailoring solutions to meet your long-term expectations and financial plan.

For smaller walls on inland lakes and harbors, we often implement simple yet robust designs that, when properly installed, tied back, and capped, offer you extended service periods. For commercial and industrial walls, you benefit from our extensive trade knowledge and strong working relationships with trusted marine engineering firms and material suppliers. This collaboration allows us to greatly enhance the overall design and construction efficiency of your project, often at a competitive price, ensuring the full service life of your intensively engineered wall.

Navigating Regulations & Permits—We Handle All Your Seawall Permits!

Building or repairing a seawall in the Great Lakes region is a significant undertaking that requires strict adherence to environmental regulations and the acquisition of specific permits. This can be one of the most challenging aspects of your project. With Contractors Marine, you don’t have to worry about the permit process—we handle all necessary federal, state, and local permits for your seawall project from start to finish.

Our team possesses an in-depth understanding of the complex requirements from agencies like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and state environmental departments (e.g., Michigan EGLE, Ohio EPA, Indiana IDEM/IDNR, Illinois DNR, Wisconsin DNR, and Minnesota DNR). We ensure your project is fully compliant, managing every detail, including:

Identifying all required shoreline stabilization and construction permits.
Preparing and submitting comprehensive application materials.
Coordinating with relevant consultants for environmental assessments or engineering surveys.
Navigating specific regional stipulations for shoreline construction and habitat protection.

You can trust us to proactively manage the complexities of permitting and compliance for you, streamlining your project’s approval process and ensuring a smooth, fully compliant construction.

Why Choose Contractors Marine for Your Seawall Project?

When you choose Contractors Marine for your seawall needs, you’re choosing:

Unmatched Expertise: Years of experience in the Great Lakes region.
Customized Solutions: Seawalls designed and built specifically for your property.
Complete Compliance: Peace of mind knowing all permits are professionally handled.
Long-Term Value: A durable investment that protects your property for decades.
Seamless Process: From initial consultation to final installation, we guide you every step of the way.

Protect Your Investment Today

Contractors Marine is dedicated to delivering exceptional results, ensuring your seawall is constructed with the highest standards of quality and integrity.

Contact us today for a site evaluation and to discuss your seawall construction or repair project in Michigan or the surrounding Great Lakes states! Let us handle the permits and complexities so you can protect and enjoy your waterfront property with confidence.