Marine Construction · Since 1998
Retaining Walls That Hold Their Line
A retaining wall has one job: hold back thousands of pounds of earth, saturated by every rain, frozen and thawed dozens of times a year — and never move. On waterfront properties the stakes are higher, because behind that wall is your yard, and above it is often your home.
"The wall is leaning" is one of the most common calls we get. Here's what we tell people: a leaning wall is not a cosmetic problem. It's a wall that has already started to fail, and the timeline from lean to collapse is set by weather you can't control.
Why waterfront retaining walls fail
Almost always: water. Poor drainage lets hydrostatic pressure build behind the wall until something gives. Add Nebraska's freeze-thaw cycles, sandy soils, and spring saturation, and an under-built wall doesn't stand a chance. That's why every wall we build is engineered backwards from drainage — footing, backfill, weep systems, and anchoring matched to the load.
New construction, replacement & repair
We build new waterfront retaining walls, replace failed ones, and — where the structure allows — repair and reinforce walls that are showing early movement. The earlier you call about a lean, the more options (and the smaller the bill).
Frequently asked questions
My wall is leaning. How urgent is this?
Worth a professional look now, not next year. Some leans are stable for a while; others are one wet spring from letting go. The assessment tells you which you have — and if it can wait, we'll say so.
Can a leaning wall be repaired, or does it have to be replaced?
Depends on cause and construction. Early-stage movement can sometimes be corrected with drainage fixes and reinforcement. Walls that were built without proper footing or drainage usually can't be saved — rebuilding them right is the fix.
Will a new retaining wall increase my property value?
A failing wall absolutely decreases it — it's one of the first things inspectors and buyers flag on waterfront property. A well-built wall protects the value you already have and reads as quality the moment someone sees the lot.
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.”
If your wall is moving, the clock is running.
Talk directly with Matt — honest answers, no pressure.