Expert Seawall Installation: Steps and Material Choices

Learn how coquina rock provides durable and attractive solutions for seawall construction.

Installing a seawall requires precision, expertise, and high-quality materials. At High Surf Corp, we ensure each seawall is constructed to withstand the unique challenges of its environment. Here’s an overview of our seawall installation process and the advantages of using different materials.

Step-by-Step Seawall Installation Process:

1. Site Assessment: Detailed evaluation of site conditions to determine the best approach and materials.

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Site assessment phase of a seawall installation by High Surf Corp, showing a detailed evaluation of the shoreline conditions to determine the best approach and materials. The image features a natural waterfront area with existing vegetation and trees.

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2. Design and Planning: Custom design tailored to your property’s needs, including necessary permits.

3. Excavation and Preparation: Creating a stable foundation with level and compacted base.

Excavation and preparation phase of a seawall construction by High Surf Corp, featuring a Takeuchi loader leveling and compacting the soil to create a stable foundation along the shoreline, with a dock and water view in the background.”

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4. Material Selection and Placement:

• Coquina: Chosen for natural beauty and moderate wave action areas.

• Concrete: Highly durable for high-impact areas.

• Limestone: Durable and visually appealing for moderate to high wave action.

• Granite: Extremely strong for high-energy shorelines.

5. Construction: Precise placement of materials with stability and durability in mind.

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High Surf Corp employee assessing the placement of the bottom layer of the seawall while talking on the phone, ensuring stability and durability during construction.

Assessing the placement of the bottom layer of the seawall along a waterfront property, ensuring stability and durability during the construction process, with a scenic view of the pier and water in the background.

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Geotextile fabric laid out along the shoreline to provide support and prevent sinking and slipping of rocks and stones. The image shows the preparatory phase with a scenic waterfront view and dock in the background.

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6. Finishing Touches: Backfilling, drainage, and final quality inspection.

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Completed phase of a seawall construction by High Surf Corp, showing the placed coquina rocks forming the seawall along the shoreline. The area has been filled in and landscaped, with a view of the waterfront and surrounding greenery, highlighting the project’s progress and stability.

Before and after of a seawall installation by High Surf Corp, showcasing the transformation from an eroded shoreline to a newly constructed coquina rock seawall, highlighting the effectiveness and aesthetic improvement of the project.

Choosing the Right Material:

• Coquina: Offers aesthetic appeal and historical significance.

• Concrete: Provides strong, durable protection.

• Limestone: Blends well with natural surroundings.

• Granite: Ensures maximum durability and weather resistance.

Conclusion:

High Surf Corp delivers premium seawall installations in Brevard County, tailored to protect and enhance your waterfront property. Our expert team and top-quality materials ensure unmatched durability and beauty. Contact us today for a free estimate.