Fort Loudoun · Tellico · Watts Bar
Shoreline Stabilization in Knoxville & East Tennessee
Protect your lakefront with a shoreline built for your property. DOCK&DECK installs rip rap, river rock, and other stone shoreline protection to help reduce erosion and give your waterfront a clean, finished look.
We serve homeowners on Fort Loudoun, Tellico, and Watts Bar lakes, from unprotected banks to shoreline work planned alongside a new dock.
By Land or By Water
Some shorelines can be reached from the yard. Others need equipment and materials brought in from the lake. DOCK&DECK has the barges, equipment, and crews to handle either approach.
We look at your property’s access, bank conditions, and the work needed, then plan the right way to get it done. The same team handles your project from preparation through stone placement.
Our Process for Unprotected Banks
For banks without existing rip rap or shoreline stabilization, our process starts with preparation—not just putting rock against the bank.
- Cut and shape the bank. We prepare the bank to the proper slope for the shoreline protection being installed.
- Install fabric. We lay fabric over the prepared bank to help limit weeds growing up through the rocks.
- Install the stone. We place rip rap, river rock, or other suitable stone along the shoreline, matching the material and placement to your property and project requirements.
The Harpers Cove project below shows a cleared bank before stone went in, then the finished rip rap along the same shoreline. See the Harpers Cove album for more.
Rip Rap, River Rock & Stone Options
Your shoreline needs to work well and fit the rest of your lakefront. Rip rap offers an angular, rugged appearance, while river rock provides a smoother look.
We’ll talk through the options with you, considering the bank, exposure to waves, permit requirements, and the finish you want—not just appearance alone. See examples in the Shoreline showcase.
Shoreline Work & Dock Construction
Building or updating a dock is a good time to consider the surrounding shoreline. We can plan shoreline protection and dock work together so access, construction, and the finished lakefront work together.
For shoreline projects DOCK&DECK builds, we prepare and submit the required TVA permit paperwork at no charge. You pay TVA’s application fee. The work is planned around your property and applicable permit requirements.
Why
We started in Knoxville in 2008 and have completed 500+ projects. In-house crews, licensed and insured.
Let us turn your dream into a lifestyle.
FAQs
Can you do shoreline work by land or by water?
Yes. Some shorelines can be reached from the yard; others need equipment and materials brought in from the lake. DOCK&DECK has the barges, equipment, and crews to handle either approach.
What is your process for unprotected banks?
We cut and shape the bank to the proper slope, install fabric to help limit weeds growing up through the rocks, then place rip rap, river rock, or other suitable stone along the shoreline.
What’s the difference between rip rap and river rock?
Rip rap offers an angular, rugged appearance, while river rock provides a smoother look. We’ll talk through the options with you, considering the bank, exposure to waves, permit requirements, and the finish you want.
Do you plan shoreline work with a new dock?
Yes. We serve homeowners from unprotected banks to shoreline work planned alongside a new dock, and we can plan shoreline protection and dock work together.
Do you handle TVA permit paperwork for shoreline work?
For shoreline projects DOCK&DECK builds, we prepare and submit the required TVA permit paperwork at no charge. You pay TVA’s application fee.
Let’s Talk
Tell us about your shoreline. We’ll talk through access, stone options, and the work needed to help protect your lakefront.
Call 865-765-DOCK (3625) or email info@dockanddeck.com.
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