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Bulkhead Replacement in Charleston: The Warning Signs, the Cost and What Fails First

Bulkhead Replacement in Charleston: The Warning Signs, the Cost and What Fails First

Bulkheads rarely fail suddenly. They fail slowly and then all at once. Here is…

The Lowcountry Dock Inspection Checklist: Your Annual End-of-Season Walk-Through

The Lowcountry Dock Inspection Checklist: Your Annual End-of-Season Walk-Through

An hour at low tide once a year catches nearly every dock problem worth…

Boat Ramp and Launch Construction in South Carolina: Building Public Access That Works

Boat Ramp and Launch Construction in South Carolina: Building Public Access That Works

A ramp looks like a slab on a slope. On a tidal coast it…

Does a Dock Add Value to Waterfront Property? A Lowcountry Answer

Does a Dock Add Value to Waterfront Property? A Lowcountry Answer

A permitted private dock typically contributes $30,000 to $150,000 of value to a Charleston-area…

James Island & West Ashley Dock Builder: Building on the Stono, Wappoo and Ashley

James Island & West Ashley Dock Builder: Building on the Stono, Wappoo and Ashley

Deep pluff mud, long marsh crossings and tight creek setbacks make James Island and…

Bulkhead vs. Seawall vs. Riprap: Choosing Shoreline Protection in the Lowcountry

Bulkhead vs. Seawall vs. Riprap: Choosing Shoreline Protection in the Lowcountry

Three structures, three different jobs, three different budgets. What separates a bulkhead from a…