Licensed & Insured Seawall Construction in Houston, TX

Shoreline erosion, failing bulkheads, and rising water levels can threaten your property and peace of mind. We build engineered seawalls that stop erosion, stabilize your shoreline, and protect your investment for decades. When you search for Seawall Construction Houston TX, you need a contractor who understands our soils, tides, and permit requirements.

With 15+ years in Gulf Coast marine construction, we bring barge-mounted equipment, engineered designs, and proven installation methods to every project. We’ve built and repaired seawalls across Galveston Bay, Clear Lake, and Lake Houston. Get durable results, clean work sites, and on-time delivery. Contact us for a free seawall assessment and estimate today.

Why Our Professional Seawall Construction Delivers Durable Protection and Real Value

You want your shoreline secure, your yard usable, and your structures protected. Hiring a professional seawall contractor ensures the wall is engineered for local soils, water levels, and wave energy—so it performs when storms hit. With our seawall construction service, you get the right materials, proper tie-back systems, and a clean, warrantied build that lasts.

Safety & Risk Elimination

Unsafe slopes and undermined yards can collapse without warning. We eliminate these hazards by installing sheet piles to design embedment, adding deadman anchors, and placing riprap toe protection to stop scour. That means fewer liability risks and no surprise washouts after a heavy rain or high tide.

Our crews follow OSHA 29 CFR 1926, USACE EM 385-1-1, and ANSI/ASSP A10 safety practices. We use spud barges, vibratory hammers, and laser levels to keep installations precise and work zones controlled—even in tight residential canals. Your family, neighbors, and property stay safe during construction.

Professional Results & Quality

You get a seawall built to engineering standards, not guesswork. We specify vinyl/PVC or composite FRP sheet piling, galvanized tie rods, and concrete caps to match site conditions. We install geotextile and weep drains behind the wall to relieve hydrostatic pressure and prevent blowouts.

Our quality is visible in straight lines, true elevations, and clean formwork. We core-bond rebar into caps, compact backfill in lifts, and finish edges to withstand boat wake and wind chop. The difference shows years later when your wall remains plumb and your yard stays level.

Time & Stress Savings

Permits, barge access, pile driving, and inspections are a lot to manage. We handle the process end to end so you don’t have to. From Texas GLO Joint Permit Application to City or County floodplain approvals, we keep your paperwork moving and your timeline predictable.

Our barge-mounted crane, pile driver, and long-reach excavator speed up production. Most residential walls finish in 1–3 weeks once mobilized. You avoid multiple subcontractors, delays, and endless coordination—we do it right the first time.

Cost-Effective Solution

Failures get expensive. We prevent costly repairs by designing the correct tie-back spacing, installing deadman anchors at the right setback, and protecting the toe with armor stone. Avoiding a cap crack or panel bow today can save thousands in future repairs.

We provide clear pricing, material options, and access plans up front, helping you balance initial cost with life-cycle value. Whether vinyl, concrete, or steel, we recommend what delivers the lowest total cost over the wall’s service life.

Peace of Mind & Warranty

We’re fully insured, and our crews carry OSHA and NCCCO credentials. Your project includes workmanship warranty, plus manufacturer warranties on sheet piling and coatings. We also offer annual inspection and maintenance plans so you can keep your warranty valid and your wall performing.

Expect responsive communication, documented inspections, and a final walkthrough. When storms threaten, you’ll have confidence your shoreline protection is built to hold.

How Our Seawall Construction Process Works

We make seawall projects straightforward with clear steps, expert guidance, and consistent communication from start to finish.

1) On-Site Assessment & Consultation

We evaluate soils, water depth, access, existing structures, and erosion patterns. We discuss materials and layout options that fit your goals and budget.

2) Engineering & Permitting

We prepare stamped drawings when required and handle USACE Galveston District and Texas GLO submittals, plus City of Houston or County floodplain permits.

3) Mobilization & Site Prep

We stage a spud barge, set safety zones, and handle barge access logistics. Vegetation and old structures are removed as needed for a clean work area.

4) Installation & Quality Checks

We drive sheet piles, install tie-backs and deadman anchors, pour the concrete cap, and add riprap toe protection. Drainage weeps and backfill compaction are verified.

5) Final Walkthrough & Warranty

We inspect elevations and alignment, clean the site, and review maintenance tips to protect your warranty and extend service life.

Why Choose Us for Seawall Construction in Houston

Houston Docks is a local, family-owned marine contractor with 15+ years of experience and thousands of linear feet of shoreline protected across the region. We combine engineering-driven design, specialized equipment, and rigorous safety standards to deliver reliable results. When you need Seawall Construction Houston TX, we bring the right team, tools, and permits to finish on time and on budget.

Certified Expertise & Engineering Oversight

Your seawall benefits from real engineering, not rules of thumb. We collaborate with Texas Professional Engineers for stamped designs where required and follow FEMA Coastal Construction guidance for elevations and loads. Our field teams include OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, and NCCCO-certified operators, so critical lifts and pile driving are executed safely and accurately.

We’re active with PDCA and ACI Houston, staying current on materials, corrosion control, and concrete cap best practices. From tie rod sizing to deadman embedment, details are calculated for your site—not copied from another job.

Permitting Mastery in the Houston–Galveston Region

We navigate USACE Galveston District Section 10/404, the Texas GLO Joint Permit Application, GLO Structure Registration, City of Houston Floodplain Development permits, and Harris County approvals. For Lake Houston, we handle the HPW bulkhead permit requirements. You get a clear timeline, required drawings, and status updates at each milestone.

Working on Galveston Bay, Clear Lake, or the Houston Ship Channel? We understand local constraints, seasonal windows, and inspection expectations—reducing delays and change orders.

Right Materials for Local Soils & Exposure

Clay/silt soils and boat wake demand smart choices. We install vinyl/PVC or composite FRP sheet piling for residential canals, precast or cast-in-place concrete caps, galvanized tie rods, and riprap armor stone at the toe. For higher-energy sites or commercial use, we specify steel sheet piling (A572) with corrosion-resistant coatings and heavier walers.

Need eco-focused solutions? We offer hybrid “living shoreline” designs, oyster reef units, and eco-concrete habitat panels where appropriate to attenuate wave energy and support habitat goals.

Equipment, Methods, and a Clean Site

We mobilize a barge-mounted crane, vibratory hammer, diesel impact hammer when needed, long-reach excavator, dewatering pumps, and laser layout tools for precise line and grade. Our sheet pile driving methods manage noise and vibration, and we coordinate access to protect landscaping, docks, and bulkheads next door.

Expect professional staging, silt controls per SWPPP where required, and daily cleanup. We keep neighbors informed and minimize disruption throughout the build.

Accountability, Warranty, and Ongoing Support

We back our workmanship with a written warranty and offer annual seawall inspections, drainage weep maintenance, and cap sealing to extend service life. Need help after a storm? Our emergency response team can stabilize failures and protect your yard while permanent repairs are scheduled.

You’ll know exactly who to call, what’s covered, and how to keep your wall performing—no surprises.

Proven Seawall Construction Backed by Local Experience

We’ve completed seawall and bulkhead projects across the Greater Houston area, including Galveston Bay, Clear Lake, Lake Houston, and residential canal systems in Seabrook, Kemah, League City, and Baytown. Our team delivers new construction, replacements, and repairs with the materials and methods that fit each site’s exposure and soils.

Types of Seawall Projects We Handle

Residential canals and lakefront properties: vinyl/PVC or composite FRP walls with galvanized tie rods, deadman anchors, and concrete caps. Typical lengths range from 50–200 linear feet, with compact mobilizations to tight backyards.

Commercial and marina bulkheads: steel sheet pile systems with welded walers, batter piles for lateral resistance, and cast-in-place caps. We also build boardwalks, integrate docks, and prepare for future boat lift installations.

Our Proven Methods & Standards

We drive sheet piling to engineered tip elevation using a vibratory hammer, verifying alignment with a laser level/total station. Geotextile filter fabric and weep/drain pipes are installed to control soil loss and relieve pressure.

We pour-in-place or set precast concrete caps with ACI field testing, compact backfill in lifts with a plate compactor, and place riprap revetment at the toe to stop scour. All work follows USACE EM 385-1-1 safety requirements and OSHA standards.

Complex Situations We’ve Mastered

Canal replacements beside existing structures, where we sequence demolition and installation to prevent yard loss. We’ve stabilized failing walls with temporary shoring, then installed new tie-backs and caps to re-level patios and lawns.

High-wake and clay banks on Galveston Bay: we combine deeper embedment, closer tie-back spacing, and larger deadman anchors, plus hybrid living shoreline elements to reduce reflected energy and protect habitat.

Results You Can Expect

Straight, stable walls designed for local water levels, boat wake, and storm events. Most residential projects run 10–20 working days once mobilized; commercial scopes vary with length and access.

Case in point: a 120 LF Clear Lake vinyl wall with new tie-backs and cap completed in 12 days, and a 300 LF marina steel bulkhead near Texas City completed in 5 weeks, both delivered on schedule and within budget.

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