Plan the whole shoreline rebuild.

What should happen before demolition?

Have the approved alignment, design, access plan and temporary protection agreed in writing. Identify utilities, dock attachments, trees and the area needed for stockpiles. Know who authorizes a change when hidden conditions appear.

Which dimensions affect the proposal?

Wall length alone does not describe the job. Record retained height, toe conditions, returns and transitions. A design professional should establish the structural requirements; a calculator cannot select them.

What makes the final price comparable?

Request separate allowances for removal, disposal, construction, drainage, backfill and landscape restoration. Ask whether a barge, survey, engineering and permit fees are included. Keep uncertain quantities visible until they are measured.

What is the Lake Martin approval step?

Describe the full work to Alabama Power before scheduling. Applicable shoreline construction and repairs need written permission. Include neighborhood approval where required, then confirm local and environmental review for the parcel.

Martin, Yates & Thurlow residential guidelines · Lakeshore use permit request and FAQ

What should you bring to the assessment?

• The lake property address and parcel number.
• Dated photos and previous permit drawings.
• An outline of access restrictions and nearby structures.
• Your intended use of the shoreline and any deadline.

Prepare for an assessment or build a scope-based budget.

Does land disturbance need ADEM review?

Lake Martin has a special stormwater rule. Non-exempt disturbance can require coverage even below one acre. Describe the entire footprint, including access and stockpiles, and request a determination if the exemption is unclear. Prepare an ADEM review request.

Lake Martin special construction stormwater rule · Construction stormwater project review