Questions To Ask Your Marine Contractors
Like most investments, your seawall project will require you to make key decisions that will determine the success of your job. These key decisions about your contractor, installation and materials are made much easier by having the right information. Find the answers to the questions below and make informed decisions that will help make sure the job is done right.
What You Need to Know About Marine Contractors
- How long has my contractor been in business?
- How long has my contractor been installing seawalls in my area?
- Who will obtain state, local and county permits?
- When can the contractor start my job? When will it be finished?
- Does the contractor have insurance?
- Does the contractor have references I can contact?
What You Need to Know About Seawall Construction
- Which seawall design does my contractor recommend? (shown in next step)
- Is a return or wing seawall in your design and quote?
- Will my seawall be installed from land or water?
- What equipment will be used?
- How will my yard/property be affected by the installation?
What You Need to Know To Build a Seawall Correctly
- What sheet piling materials/brands does my contractor recommend?
- How many years has the manufacturer been making sheet piling?
- Has the manufacturer's sheet piling been tested by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
- Will the sheet piling for my seawall be a Co-Extruded material?
- How many linear feet is my seawall?
- How tall will the seawall be from the firm mudline and how much of the wall will be embedded?
- What materials does my contractor recommend for the anchor rods, wale, and cap?
- What type of backfill will be used?
- Can I see design options, plans, and samples of materials?