Marine Construction · Since 1998
Barge Work: Getting Heavy Equipment Where Trucks Can't Go
Some waterfront projects simply can't be reached from shore — the lot's too tight, the bank's too steep, or the work itself is out on the water. That's what the barge is for. Outback runs barge-mounted equipment on Southeast Nebraska lakes for the projects that need machinery on the water: dredging, heavy material placement, seawall and dock work on water-access sites, and shoreline projects where protecting the landscaping matters as much as the work itself.
This is a capability very few contractors in the region have — and it's often the difference between "can't be done" and done.
What we do from the water
- Dredging around docks, lifts, and swim areas (one customer: "great job dredging my floating shore station... on time and professional")
- Rip-rap and boulder placement for shoreline protection
- Seawall construction and repair on water-access-only frontage
- Material delivery — sand, rock, fill — placed exactly where it's needed without driving across your lawn
- Support for dock, lift, and beach projects
Frequently asked questions
My lot has no equipment access. Can you still do the work?
That's exactly the problem barge work solves. If we can float to it, we can usually build it.
Is my dock slip getting shallower every year?
Sandpit lakes move sand — it's what they do. Dredging restores depth around docks and lifts so you're not trimming the motor up in July.
Will barge work tear up my shoreline?
The opposite — it's often the way to avoid tearing up your property. Working from the water means no excavators across the lawn and no rutted-out landscaping.
What lake homeowners say
“Matt was very professional and returned all calls in an extremely quick fashion. He did everything he said he was going to do and more. The project turned out better than we could have imagined.”
“Matt and his crew did a very nice job at an affordable price. My seawall was repaired in one day with no damage to my sprinkler lines and minimal damage to my lawn.”
“Matt and his crew did a beautiful job on my seawall. He uses top quality materials, very good at keeping in budget and completed the work as promised in two days.”
Hard-to-reach project? Let's look at it from the water.
Talk directly with Matt — honest answers, no pressure.