When Is it Time to Replace Your Bulkhead?
Your bulkhead silently protects your bulkhead from erosion, boat wakes, and tidal forces. It’s not glamorous, but it’s an important asset on any waterfront property.
And if it fails, the results are often catastrophic. Rapid, extensive land loss can follow any bulkhead failure. It’s vital to know the signs of impending collapse, and to seek repairs before they happen.
What are the major signs of bulkhead failure?
You’ll start to see the following signs on the property, dock, or water’s edge.
- Sinkholes in the yard near the water.
- Parts of the wall are leaning, bowing, or separating.
- Wooden bulkheads may splinter or begin displaying small, wormlike holes.
- Steel or concrete bulkheads may begin to rust or pit.
- You may also see wide, jagged cracks that allow water to seep through.
What are the major signs of bulkhead failure?
What are the major signs of bulkhead failure?
What happens when total collapse occurs?
Total collapse is almost always more expensive than replacing early. When you wait for a total collapse, you must pay both for the replacement structure and for the costs of new backfill. Replacing yards of lost land is not cheap, and can make the entire project 50% more expensive. Insurance will rarely cover the loss.
What should you do if you think you need to replace your bulkhead?
Call DreamBoat Docks! We’ll give you a firm quote on a bulkhead replacement and will help you build a long-lasting bulkhead that you won’t have to think about for years and years.
Don’t guess when it comes to the safety of your property line. Know for sure. Contact us to schedule an estimate today.
