From the Lake Sun Leader, July 8, 2005:
"The trend of using seawalls to protect the lake's shoreline is changing, according to AmerenUE officials who are promoting the use of rip rap as an environmentally preferred method of bank stabilization." Click here to read the complete story.
"Over a number of years, I have poured concrete a total of three times to protect my existing seawall, only to realize that concrete was the problem, not the solution! After viewing successful Rip Rap installations, I came to the conclusion that Rip Rap was indeed what I needed to stop the erosion under my seawall and along my shoreline."
Bruce Thompson, Mallard Point Resort
"We had a very old seawall. Something needed to be done. I tried for six months to get a concrete contractor to come and give me a bid. No one came. I also watched my neighbor struggle for two years, trying to get his new concrete seawall completed correctly.
Then I saw that the condo near me had done Rip Rap. It looked great. And as I grew up on Minnesota lakes, it had a Minnesota feel to it.
I called Horseshoe Bend Dock Service on Labor Day of 2002. My work was completed on October 28th of 2002. All the work was done from the barges. This included the Rip Rap, moving the dock, pouring new concrete piers for my dock cables, and removing a fence as old as the seawall. No ripped up yard, no long delays, no seawall to remove ..... and a wonderful natural look. Horseshoe Bend was very responsive, did things when they said they would, delivered on the original bid price, and offered to remedy anything we didn't like. And I believe we got it done for about half the price of a concrete seawall.
If you are considering a new seawall, consider Rip Rap and Horseshoe Bend Dock Service. They are some of the best people I have worked with at the lake."
Kim Krostue, Kansas City
"During the busy summer season, our docks heaved and swayed so much that they were unsafe, and we were suffering dock damage almost every weekend.
In the Spring of 2002, we contracted with Horseshoe Bend Dock Service to install their exclusive UBT reinforcing system on all three docks, a total of 70 slips. Our docks are now safe to walk on, and have required no costly repair."
Dave Schmalzer, President, Bridge Pointe Homeowners Association
"With increased boat size and traffic on the lake, I, and most lake residents have learned that very few docks can survive the severe conditions of the lake's main channel.
When I recently had major dock problems because of these severe conditions, there was no question on who I wanted to use to do my dock repairs. Having known you for more than 30 years, I knew I could depend upon your company for quality workmanship and dependable service.
Because of your prompt response to make same day, temporary emergency repair on our dock, I contracted with you to do construction of an extensive underwater bracing and truss system for our dock. I was so pleased with the workmanship on our dock that I further contracted Horsehshoe Bend Dock Service to Rip Rap our shoreline in order to control a major erosion problem.
Quality workmanship, experience, fair pricing and extensive warranty are just some of the reasons I would highly recommend you and Horseshoe Bend Dock Service to any Lake of the Ozarks resident who needs dock or shoreline construction or repair."
Danny Opie, Lake Ozark
"Enclosed please find our payment...to cover the cost of our Rip Rap delivered on 6-29-05. We are very pleased with the way it looks and the way it seems to be protecting the shoreline. Also, you were correct about it being interesting to watch. Your workers had quite the audience here. The men doing the job seemed very competent and the young man we talked to was pleasant & professional. Thanks for a job well done!"
Kathy & Dennis Oelschlager
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