Shoreline Erosion Control Systems

Shoreline erosion is one of the most common reasons why persons with a waterfront property decide to have a erosion control system built. In a nutshell, shoreline erosion is the wearing away of the land (or shoreline – where the sand or other type of earth meets the water) due to weather, drainage problems, and other environmental conditions. Harsh weather conditions, such as extreme heat or cold, freeze and thaw as well as storms can accelerate the process of shoreline erosion. This forces residents with waterfront properties to either have a seawall, revetment or retaining wall installed (if one is not already in place, of course), or to have their existing erosion control system repaired. If the customer already has a erosion control system  in place, but is noticing shoreline erosion problems, it is generally advised that a new system be built in order to slow down the erosion process.  There are many construction companies out there who offer the installation of a new erosion control system at a fairly low cost. But buyers beware, because we often find that these cheaper systems do not last nearly as long as the homeowner anticipated, and therefore the system requires a great deal of maintenance and upkeep (which can get costly in the long run).  At Marblehead Marine, we have a 10 year guarantee, meaning that we believe that our superior erosion controls systems will outlast the rest for at least the next decade. In addition, our systems are generally maintenance-free and provide the maximum durability and protection of your shoreline.  As you can see, there can be an issue if you currently have an older erosion control system installed and it is beginning to fail. In fact, most of Marblehead Marine customers contact us to either repair their existing seawall, or construct a new one entirely, and it is almost always due to shoreline erosion problems.