Earth Erosion Control and Earth Retention
Earth Erosion control and Earth retention and Seawall installation are important to our Lake Michigan shoreline. Here at Viking Marine Construction we perform various services for earth retention and erosion control and have a full arsenal of solutions that will meet any
need and any situation. In the marine construction industry, it is vital that we are prepared for just about any situation. We also install docks so that you can enjoy the waters of Michigan. Click here for more information.
When your beachfront property is slowly eroding away, you need to find Earth Erosion Control and Earth Retention services that can save your land. Lake Michigan has some nasty storms and with it comes to some pretty large waves. These waves work to take the land back into the waters. However, we have come up with some very affordable solutions that help protect your land.
Lake Michigan typically has higher water tables from Feb to July, when the water starts to go down a bit. While the waters seem to continue to rise in recent years. This rising water is bashing the shoreline and eroding the beaches. We work with homeowners as well as city officials to assist in this erosion with our Earth Erosion Control and Earth Retention services.
We’re fully certified, fully insured, and possess the know-how to recommend the right fix for your Earth Erosion Control and Earth Retention whatever your goals are. Please see a full list of our services below, and don’t hesitate to contact us at any time with questions or to obtain a quote!
Seawall Construction
Steel Sheet Walls
Steel walls are absolutely the strongest and most durable of all erosion control tools. Popular and seen along channels and lakes of all sizes, they’ll protect from all-natural erosion threats such as waves, high winds, and more. Viking Marine Construction handles the entire installation process from beginning to end and is fully certified and insured to give the customer peace of mind that the job will be done right.
After many years in the family business, our owner has set out on his own. This experience has been a lifetime for him and it shows with his extensive knowledge of not only Earth Erosion Control and Earth Retention but with large seawall construction as well. Not all seawalls are the same. We offer steel sheet walls that are built to protect the shoreline. These are walls that you see when visiting places such as the Channel in Grand Haven. They are very well structured walls that are used in commercial marinas as well as in front of homes.
Q: Is Steel Sheeting right for your property?
A: Unlike rip rap or outcropping which are made of natural elements, these walls are made of steel. Thus, they’re very strong and should last an entire lifetime if maintained properly. Contact us today to see what Earth Erosion Control and Earth Retention tool is best for your needs!
Rip Rap Seawalls for Earth Erosion Control and Earth Retention
Rip Rap Seawalls are the large boulders, rocks, and stones that you see along the coastline. This is a more natural and subtle look with natural stones. A rip rap seawall will take the impact of the waves. This protects the property. Riprap and steel sheet can actually be combined to have a very durable seawall but also a very natural look.
Riprap is another great seawall option that you see used along the shores of Lake Michigan. This is a wonderful way to protect your land as well as give a little back to nature.
The constantly evolving and never-ending process of shoreline erosion happens on all bodies of water and can be caused by a number of factors: boat wake, a loss of vegetation, high winds, ice, runoff, and much more. Thankfully (also known as rock armor), rip rap can help protect pilings, bridge abutments, shorelines, and many other applications without taking away from the natural look of your landscape.
A: Not every application is great for every situation, but rip rap is great where preserving the natural beauty of the landscape is desired. We know the exact type of rock (or other material) to be used – no matter whether you live on a lake, pond, or river and would be glad to assist.
Ultimately, the team at Viking Marine Construction are industry leaders in the field and would be happy to help determine the best solution to fit your unique needs. Contact us to learn more!
