If your property is located near water, it probably has a seawall. These structures are durable and resistant, but they still require maintenance and repairs from time to time. Foremost Foundations and Construction offers seawall repair services for seaside properties. Call us any time to assess your seawall and identify which repairs it needs.
How to Know if Your Seawall is Failing
Seawalls have an average lifespan of 30-50 years, though it depends on the type and the environmental conditions. For example, hurricanes can cause significant damage to seawall structures. While Mississippi only accounts for less than 5% of hurricanes, they tend to be very strong when they reach landfall. The high winds, wave action, and turbulence can cause extensive damage and destruction.
So, what are some of the signs that your seawall is failing? Keep an eye out for the following:
Seawall cracks
Severe erosion
Cap/wall leaning
Water entry
Panel separation
Corroded tiebacks
Wall bowing or bulging
Not all signs are easy to spot however. We recommend walking the length of the boardwalk to check for cracks and other signs of damage. Small hairline cracks typically aren’t a problem, but anything larger will likely require professional seawall repair.
Seawall Repair Services in Mississippi
After an initial inspection, one of our repair specialists will present you with the different options available for repairing your seawall. Severe damage may require a partial or full replacement. For less serious damage, our repair specialists may suggest filling the cracks with resins and replacing eroded soil with fill earth.
The most important step to take is to consult with a professional seawall repair expert first. Seawalls are exposed to all types of damage so you need the necessary experience, products, and technology to restore your seawall to its original condition.
Foremost Foundations and Construction offers a wide range of services for seawalls, including seawall rebuilding, reinforcement, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. Although you may not want to hear that you need a new seawall, keep in mind that this gives you the opportunity to update your boardwalk and use modern materials to improve its appearance.
For commercial seawall repair services, contact Foremost Foundations and Construction today. We’ll be happy to send one of our repair techs out to evaluate your seawall and determine the repairs that are needed.