Timber seawall and waterfront home at Waterbridge’s Shore Drive foam repair project in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Seawall Repair Network in Myrtle Beach

If Erosion Is Eating at Your Seawall... Discover Polyurethane Foam Repair... The Solution for a Longer-Lasting Seawall

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Waterbridge is part of Seawall Repair Network

Now Waterfront Property Owners Can Stop Erosion & Strengthen Their Bulkhead in Just a Few Days

The fast, non-invasive, lower-cost way to extend the life of your seawall.

Our foam injection process:

  • Fills voids and solidifies the soil
  • Stops soil erosion
  • Preserves existing structures & amenities
  • Can save up to 80% of the cost of installing a new seawall

Repair suitability, timing, and savings depend on your wall’s condition and project scope.

Timber seawall detail at the Shore Drive foam repair project in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Shore Drive · Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina · May 2025

Know what to look for

7 Early Warning Signs of Seawall or Bulkhead Damage

Changes in the wall and nearby ground can signal soil loss, drainage trouble, deterioration, or structural movement.

Rot, failed anchors, and an undermined base may require a different repair.

  • Visible cracks or widening gaps in the wall or cap
  • Leaning or bulging panels and changes in alignment
  • Soil erosion, sinkholes, or recurring low spots behind the wall
  • Deteriorating tie-back anchors, rods, or deadman connections
  • Rot or insect damage in timber members
  • Undermining or toe erosion at the wall base
  • Water seepage that carries soil through joints or openings

How the Network approach fits together

Filling a void is one part of the repair.

The soil, wall, and water path each have a job. The assessment identifies which parts need attention.

01

Assess the wall

Review alignment, materials, anchors, caps, and nearby structures before selecting a repair method.

02

Find the soil-loss route

Locate suitable joints, openings, and voids rather than treating only a low spot on the surface.

03

Place repair material

Controlled polyurethane injections can fill voids and stabilize loose soil.

04

Provide pressure control

Filtered dewatering channels can release water behind the wall while retaining soil.

05

Separate structural work

Cap repairs or anchoring may belong in the scope; foam cannot replace failed structural members.

06

Define property-specific work

Access, utilities, landscaping, adjoining slabs, and the wall condition shape the proposed approach.

Foam repair on Shore Drive

Two waterfront homeowners. A shared concern at the seawall.

In May 2025, Waterbridge repaired two seawalls on Shore Drive in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, using injected seawall repair foam.

The problem

The repair focused on sealing the seawalls against soil loss and the development of sinkholes behind them.

The injection work

Waterbridge used SW-RP1 seawall repair foam, with crew access from the waterfront and the retained yard.

The setting

Timber walls, lawns, landscaping, and adjoining docks shaped the work area along this residential shoreline.

Explore the work

See wall details, foam placement, and crew access below.

Foam visible at the timber seawall base on Shore Drive in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Real foam repair work · May 2025

Shore Drive, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

These Shore Drive close-ups show foam reaching openings at the sand line, helping seal paths where soil can escape.

White repair foam emerging through timber seawall gaps beside a piling at the sand line at Shore Drive in Wrightsville Beach
Foam reaching the wall faceInjected foam emerges through gaps beside a piling near the sand line.
Repair foam extending through several vertical joints in the front of the seawall near the sand line at Shore Drive in Wrightsville Beach
Sealing gaps between the boardsFoam is visible along several board joints and at the base of the wall.
Wide view of the Shore Drive timber seawall at low tide in Wrightsville Beach
The retained shorelineWall, yard, and adjoining dock along the waterfront.
Waterbridge crew member working at the timber seawall from the water side
Work from the water sideA crew member at the seawall face during repair work.
Waterbridge crew handling injection equipment beside the Shore Drive seawall
Injection beside the wallClose view of repair work along the retained ground.
Waterbridge crew working from the lawn beside the Shore Drive seawall
Access through the yardThe work area alongside landscaping and the waterfront lawn.

Start with the property

Turn a recurring concern into a repair plan.

Photos start the conversation. Field conditions determine the scope.

  1. 01

    Share the change you noticed

    Send the location, photos, wall material if known, and what happens after rain or changing water levels.

  2. 02

    Assess and compare the scope

    Review whether stabilization fits, what other wall or drainage work is needed, and the written project terms.

  3. 03

    Plan the complete repair

    Coordinate the selected work, access and restoration details, then review the treated area against the agreed scope.

These are some of the hardest working, most pleasant, and talented men you will find anywhere! Their work is superb! My neighbors love my new wall almost as much as I do! A+++

Chris T. · Waterbridge customer

Waterbridge project experience

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About the Network connection

What the affiliation means for your project.

Learn about the local contractor and your next step.

What warranties come with foam injection?

The foam injection process comes with a 10-year manufacturer's warranty on the polyurethane foam and a 5-year workmanship warranty from Waterbridge Contractors on the foam installation.

Is Waterbridge part of Seawall Repair Network?

Yes. Waterbridge is a Seawall Repair Network contractor serving Myrtle Beach. The Network has also published a case study identifying Waterbridge and its local seawall repair work.

Has Waterbridge used this process in Myrtle Beach?

Yes. The Network documents a residential Myrtle Beach project where Waterbridge used SW-RP1 repair material and pressure-control filters. Ask how that approach could fit your property.

How do I get started with a Network repair assessment?

Contact Waterbridge with your property location and photos of the wall and nearby ground. Describe the changes you have noticed so the team can plan the assessment.

Discuss your seawall

What has changed along your shoreline?

Call 843-685-8355