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Name:	Kent -	Reply
Subject:	Building Seawall
Date:	2/2/2009 4:27:19 PM

Looking for recommendations for seawall builder. Would like to build a wood seawall. Have one quote for about $85 a foot. Need advice from others that have experience with Lake Martin contractors building seawalls.

Thanks

Name:	Mack -	Reply
Subject:	Building Seawall
Date:	2/2/2009 4:44:10 PM

Where on LM? What's there now? When do you plan to start? Dry now or still in water?

Name:	Mack -	Reply
Subject:	Building Seawall
Date:	2/2/2009 4:54:44 PM

I just did the math. You can beat $85 a foot. Just completed mine in Parker Creek. Varies between 3 and 4 feet high.About 170 feet long.Included taking out a crosstie seawall and hauling off. Had to move riprap out of the way, then putting it back in place.
Way less than $85.
Two words of advice 1. Hurry 2. Be sure lumber is for below grade use.

Name:	Kent -	Reply
Subject:	Building Seawall
Date:	2/2/2009 5:32:03 PM

Propery is on sandy creek. Dry right now and far enough out of water that there is time to do this. Can you tell me who you use I am looking for other companies to get quotes from.
thanks

Name:	Mack -	Reply
Subject:	Kent, you have e-mail
Date:	2/2/2009 6:18:06 PM

Name:	cstewa -	Reply
Subject:	Kent, you have e-mail
Date:	2/2/2009 6:34:53 PM

Mack, would you mind forwarding me the same information?

Thanks

Name:	Mack -	Reply
Subject:	Kent, you have e-mail
Date:	2/2/2009 7:21:22 PM

cstewa, I am reluctant to promote this guy's business on the Forum. He has a small operation, he and his son, and sometimes, wife. He does not advertise, but depends on word-of-mouth for his business and existence. And has for the 19 years that I have known him. He is local, and really cares about his customers.
Example? He and his crew ride around to his client's homes on the lake after a Tornado outbreak to look for damage, without my asking. No call/ no problem.
If you are looking for formal quotation paper, or guarantees, or redress, or lawyer stuff, I cannot help you. And, you need to go with somebody else.
If you are looking for a good result at a reasonable price, and CONTINUED HELP with your place, let me know.

Name:	alahusker -	Reply
Subject:	Building Seawall
Date:	2/2/2009 7:26:09 PM

Suggest you do some research beyond cheapest price. Stuff like;

Footings, poured or quickrete,how deep and how wide?

What kind of tie backs, cable size, material and method?

Rip rap barrier facing included?

Who is paying for the Alabama Power permit?

What kinda warranty are you giving me.. how long, material and labor??

Hope I did not screw up your day, but lots of people build seawalls at seemingly bargain prices... and a lot of them fail...

Name:	Kent -	Reply
Subject:	Building Seawall
Date:	2/2/2009 7:58:22 PM

alahusker,

thank you for the feedback. I did ask all those question with the exception of the cost of the permit. Could you tell me a little more about that.

Thanks

Name:	alahusker -	Reply
Subject:	Building Seawall
Date:	2/2/2009 8:37:20 PM

You can get the guidelines from from Al Powers shoreline permit site.. In any case, they will want to be involved and it's fixing to cost someone $250 for the APCO application. Your contractor should know this stuff, but you can get the straight skinny from APCO at 256-825-0053.

Might consider concrete vrs wood.. Replaced 300 feet of wood (with concrete) last year after a short lifespan of 8 years... Can suggest a good guy to give you an estimate if y'all are interested.

Good luck

Terry Burke

Name:	laureleg -	Reply
Subject:	Building Seawall
Date:	2/2/2009 9:15:54 PM

We used Michael Daniel @ 256 839 1075, who was recommended by my neighbor, who used him to build their seawall. Very honest and hard working, young man. Grew up in the area, tells it like it is, too. Worth the money to use concrete. Tell him Laurel recommended him to you.

Name:	Kizma Anuice -	Reply
Subject:	Before you use wood
Date:	2/2/2009 10:42:39 PM

you should look at this Vinyl. It lasts for 50 years.

The manufacturer's web site is in the linked url.

I used this material at my lake house and we built a 1300' wall that is 9 feet tall in places. It covers an old RR tie wall that we used as a dead man.

you can cut and paste the url below and and see the construction and some of the finished wall with boardwalk of composite decking.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=AMAZEU&target=ALBUM&id=5256099200163657601&authkey=BWV74RRmSS8&feat=email

URL: CMI VINYL SEAWALL.

Name:	Kent -	Reply
Subject:	Building Seawall
Date:	2/3/2009 1:23:52 PM

Thank you for all the feedback.
Kent

Name:	roswellric -	Reply
Subject:	Before you use wood
Date:	2/3/2009 1:32:04 PM

How much did it run /face FT?

Name:	Mack -	Reply
Subject:	Building Seawall
Date:	2/3/2009 7:33:02 PM

Whatever the material you decide, be sure to go thru the APCO Permit process. They really do enforce it, even ripping out new construction not approved.
Also, the $250 permit fee does not apply if you rebuild in the same footprint as the old seawall, even with different materials. The APCO Inspector (Chris) will verify. Permit valid for 1 year from approval.

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