Service · Virginia Beach, Chesapeake & Norfolk
Bulkheads in Virginia Beach
We build and repair bulkheads for waterfront properties on canals, creeks, lakes and bays.
A sound bulkhead holds back the shoreline and protects the yard behind it.
What we do
From one damaged section to a new wall along the whole lot, and the yard behind it.
New bulkheads
For waterfront lots on canals, creeks, lakes and bays.
Bulkhead repair
Fixing damaged sections, failing tie-backs and soil loss behind the wall.
Replacement
When an old wall can no longer be repaired, including removing the old one.
The yard behind it
Check it early
Small problems get bigger quickly once soil starts washing out. An early check often means a repair instead of a full replacement.
Signs your bulkhead needs attention
Most bulkhead trouble shows up in the yard first, not in the wall.
What a bulkhead costs
It depends on the length of the shoreline, the height and type of wall, and access to the site. A repair to one section is a small job; a new bulkhead along a whole lot is a major project, so we do not quote over the phone. Every estimate is free and done on site.
- The length and height of the wall
- Materials
- Repair, or full replacement and removal
- Access to the shoreline for equipment
- Permits
- Restoring the yard behind the wall
Inspect, permit, build
Plan ahead
Shoreline permits can take time, so bulkhead projects are best planned well in advance.
Work along tidal shorelines in Virginia usually needs approval from several agencies, applied for through a Joint Permit Application. In some locations regulators prefer a living shoreline over a hard wall. We go over the approvals your project needs during the estimate and plan the work around them.
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Inspect
We inspect the wall, the yard behind it and the access, then explain whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a clear written price.
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Permit and build
We plan the work around the approvals it needs. Our crew builds or repairs the bulkhead, supervised by the owner.
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Restore
We regrade and restore the yard behind the wall and leave the site clean.
Common questions
Can my bulkhead be repaired, or does it need replacing?
We tell you whether a repair will do or the wall needs replacing. If the wall is mostly sound and the damage is limited to a section, the tie-backs or the soil behind it, a repair is often possible. If it is leaning badly, rotten along its length or failing in several places, replacement is usually the better investment.
How long does a bulkhead last?
It depends on the materials, the water conditions and how well it was built. Keeping the soil behind the wall in place and fixing small problems early makes a big difference.
Free on-site estimate
Get a free bulkhead estimate
Tell us about your shoreline and what you are seeing, and we will come take a look. Open Monday to Friday 7 AM–5 PM and Saturday 7 AM–1 PM.