Services
Shoreline protection and stabilization for Central Texas lakefront properties
Bulkheads and retaining walls stabilize shorelines and protect waterfront property. Waterfront Unlimited projects often involve replacing older shoreline structures with new systems designed for durability and longevity.
How We Build
Waterfront Unlimited uses navy-style vinyl wall panels for bulkhead construction. Panels are driven into the lake bed using an excavator-mounted hammer — not by hand. Mechanical driving ensures consistent depth and proper structural performance across the full length of the wall. Depending on location and soil conditions, panels are typically driven three to six feet into the lake or river bed.
To prevent wall failure under lateral soil and water pressure, Waterfront Unlimited installs deadmen — buried anchor supports — set 10 to 12 feet back from the wall face. These deadmen are connected to the bulkhead panels using all-galvanized steel rods, creating a reinforced system that resists pressure over time and through flood events.
Waterfront Unlimited builds two primary retaining wall styles: limestone quarry block walls (sometimes called butterstick walls) and poured concrete walls. Limestone quarry block walls are a natural fit for the Central Texas landscape and provide both structural performance and a finished appearance. Poured concrete walls are used where additional strength or specific site conditions require it. Both styles are designed for long-term shoreline stabilization and are built to perform through the flood conditions common to Central Texas lakes.