Here at Knoxville Barge, we specialize in many services, such as dock construction, boat lifts, and custom marinas. Along with these services, we offer shoreline dredging, which is a key component to keeping your water construction in the best shape possible.
Knoxville Barge is here to answer all of your dredging questions. Give us a call today at (865) 588-0537 to speak with one of our dredging experts in the Knoxville area!
What Is Dredging?
Dredging is a process that creates a more sustainable shoreline for boating use. Once dredging is complete, your shoreline will be safer, cleaner, and deep enough for your boat to dock. Dredging is a great way to cut down a muddy or eroding shoreline and offers many benefits as well.
How Is Dredging Helpful?
Dredging creates a safer atmosphere for swimmers, boats, and future construction. When you dredge your river or lake shoreline, you will reap many benefits, such as:
- A better shoreline for future dock construction
- Safer water levels for boat docking
- Improved water quality
- Removal of silt and sediment
- Prevention of shoreline erosion
What Does Dredging Consist Of?
There are two more popular types of dredging that can be performed—mechanical dredging and hydraulic dredging. At Knoxville Barge, we can perform both of these for our customers.
- Mechanical dredging uses special machinery to loosen up sediment and silt. Mechanical dredging works well for a wide variety of shorelines, whether rocky or soft.
- Hydraulic dredging uses a vacuum-like machine to remove sediment and silt. This type of dredging can be faster and cheaper, but is not always feasible or allowed in certain locations.
My Shoreline Has Been Dredged—Now What?
Once your shoreline has been dredged, the team of marine contractors at Knoxville Barge will secure the soil with varying stabilization methods, such as:
- Riprap & river rock construction – created with rocks made of granite, limestone, or any other stone that gives the look that the customer desires.
- Seawall & retaining wall construction – created by building a wall made of concrete, brick, steel, vinyl, wood, boulders, or other materials.
Schedule Your Shoreline Dredging Today with Knoxville Barge
The Tennessee Valley Authority, or TVA, has oversight of all dredging, excavation and stabilization projects in the Knoxville area. Your local HOA may also have specific rules and regulations also, so it’s important to speak with their representatives before beginning a dredging project.
The team at Knoxville Barge understands how complex these projects can be, so we’re here to answer your questions and walk you through the process. To speak with one of our dredging experts, give us a call today at (865) 588-0537 or contact us online!