GULF BREEZE FL SEAWALL REPLACEMENT

The seawall was failing due to the tiebacks rusting off and the old Timber wall being eaten by Treto board worms. Upon removing this wall, we found another creosote wall behind that it failed also that we had to remove. We didn’t install a new 20 foot sheet piling with 20 foot naval style piles to support the embankment.

[@qbensister]

I've been watching these videos for 4 years and still enjoy it. So thankful for the reclaim lumber and vinyl. Without you Dale, I would never have been able to build my seawall and boat slip. Very much appreciated. And I still use the reclaim lumber yard as my first stop

[@DaleWHickman]

Thank you so much for watching my channel and your comment. We realize that not everybody is going to be able to afford to have their waterfront completely made over by a reputable company and there’s a lot of people that just like to do it themselves. That’s where my wife’s company fits in with her Reclaimed materials. Also help keep it out of the landfills. We like try to help with environment.

[@sherry4tNOT]

Very nice work 👍👍👍... My husband and I enjoy watching y'all work so hard!! Beautiful product when you are finished. Kudos to all 👍👍👍

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel and such a kind comment! Keep on watching I’m trying to put out at least one a week of different projects. We definitely love our job. 😀

[@jeremymorris182]

Very grateful to be a part of such a wonderful company and having a great boss.

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks, Jeremy. I really appreciate your hard work and dedication to the company. !!

[@bobw222]

Interesting. I never would have thought vinyl sheet piles would hold back that well, but after seeing the tiebacks to the anchor piles it all makes sense.

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for your comment and not all videos. Wright if it’s done correctly, it will work properly but there’s a lot of contractors out there. Do not know how to install it properly and gives Vinyl a bad name.

[@daveschurger3989]

I seen your excellent work all over town. Years ago my brothers had seawall , dock and salvage on Miami River..Keep up great work.

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel in your positive feedback. I appreciate that!

[@Eddie-f6t]

Good equipment, good people and Great Leadership ! Your experience makes the Difference!

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks really appreciate the kind words and watching channel 😊

[@aayers7069]

I like watching these videos, Yall do great work. Its really cool just to see the different equipment out on this one job. Between safety to tools, You have a whole arsenal of stuff. That excavator is really interesting how the arm can swivel without moving the body of the machine. I bet you have over 1 million in tools/equipment out on this job.

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for your comment and watching my channel. I really appreciate your kind words. Yeah, we have definitely accumulated an arsenal of equipment to do the job correctly. Thank God we have been blessed with great customers that support us. 😄

[@Molonlabe76]

I remember painting creosote on fence posts as a kid. Can still remember the smell ☺

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for your comment and watching my channel. Yeah that is a nasty product. My dad used to have me sitting pilings with it when I was a kid that stuff used to burn me up.

[@Eddie-f6t]

Y’all look like y’all specialize in the mission impossible projects with efficiency!

[@DaleWHickman]

You’re exactly right my dad would drop me off and just say to figure it out. That was the best thing he ever taught me.

[@georgewest2096]

I am very impressed at how steady that you keep the excavator when you are working off a barge. That can be quite a trick.

[@DaleWHickman]

Thank you, George for watching my channel and your comment takes a little bit of training to get steady with that thing specially when you’re rocking back-and-forth on that barge action reaction.

[@torchup]

Weirdly just happening on to your channel I guess due to some " algorithim" something something I am blown away by your skills and your carpenters and crews fearlessness.Just can't get enough, fine sir!

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel and your comment. We appreciate that a lot. My guys definitely strive to be the best and put out the best product for our customers. That’s what keeps him coming back. Please keep watching. 😃

[@dustyflair]

Those horses are living their best life!!!!

[@lewkyb]

buncha studs fr

[@markmclean4897]

No idea what I’m watching but it was fascinating thanks

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching 😀 and your comment and I appreciate that! Keep on we got plenty coming. I tried to do one at least a week.

[@AlexGPerez]

Amazing videos with detail! From all the sea walls I’ve seen you build, how come concrete caps are almost never used?

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for your comment and question. Concrete; caps really increases the cost of the seawall. It makes it hard to be competitive with some of the smaller contractors in the area. Most people just really don’t care for it. They like the synthetic top cap which allows a good pressure release during storms with the gaps in between the deck.

[@taylorbernard8497]

In joying all the videos.

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks, Taylor. I appreciate you watching my channel in your comment.

[@ZanderGarneau]

Hey dale, I watch all your videos and gain a lot of knowledge and ideas on how you do things compared to other companies. I live in Virginia and have been working for a marine construction company for 1 year. I have bought my own truck (2015) tundra, I have a dump trailer I purchase and I have about 6-7k in hand tools, chain saws, Trashmore pump and what not. I’m looking for what advice you may have for me for getting into the industry and what my next purchases should be. I’m currently 17 years old

[@DaleWHickman]

Good morning Xander, sounds like you’ve got your act together for a 17 year year-old! Very proud young people these days are hard to get motivated to actually do a physical labor job. I would definitely advise you to get with a good company and get as much experience and learn as much as you can right now. I started building Doc with my dad when I was 16 years old, as far as starting your own business, you gotta make a conscience effort when you first start that you’re gonna treat your employees with respect pay them well so that you can keep them and always say what you’re going to do and do what you say. Even if it cost you money to get the job done correctly you’ve got to do it right because that is your reputation!. Thank you so much for watching my channel and your question.

[@dustoff1472]

Ever have any problems with gators? Enjoyed the video. Tks for sharing.

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel. I appreciate your comment. Yes, some of the smaller canals. I’ve had a guy sitting with a 3030 just keeping an eye on a gator. He never did mess with us though.

[@briansheedy5779]

Are you able to just bring the kreosote lumber to the landfill? Or can it be re-used for anything? I’m not one of those goofy environmentalists but I’m just curious if there’s a use for that stuff

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel in your comment. Yes, they do except creosote believe it or not. My wife does sell old creosote to some people in her Reclaimed business some of the old farmers still like it.

[@michaellevan5924]

How long will the wood last before it rots. On the wall, deadman, etc. TY

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for your comment and question if proper treatment is used on the deadman pilings they last forever as long as you eliminate the oxygen decreases rot. But you definitely have to use the right treatments.

[@busterbritt5404]

Dale , Another GREAT L👀KING JOB ! Quick Question Sir , Why do these other Companies Leave these old walls of in place ? They seem to cause massive problems later , not only for the next guys But the homeowners as well, just so happens that’s the same situation I’m facing at the moment! I’m guessing it’s a money thing , can you shed some light on that situation please ? Thanks for all you and the guys DMC do ! People just don’t realize how fortunate they are to have a company like DMC at their disposal !! 👍

[@busterbritt5404]

Prayers for the puppies !! Don’t need no nasty heart worms ! 🙏✌🏼

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel Britt It’s always a pleasure to see your comment! A lot of companies don’t have the equipment or the manpower or maybe even the knowledge how to remove the old walls. It is an expensive proposition getting the old material out then having to carry it to the front yard or put it on the barge to get it out then the cost of the dump fee. Some people, just don’t want to take the time to do it which don’t make sense because it does put unnecessary pressure on the new walls. If you keep putting walls in front of walls eventually in a canal system, you won’t have a canal!

[@dustyflair]

Love the pups!!!

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching in your comment yeah we all love the German shepherds there. Great to have on the job.

[@stewatparkpark2933]

A bit tricky working around the boat lift .

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for your comment and watching my channel you are correct if I had a read my contract a little more closely I would’ve seen that we were going to move that. I guess I overlooked at my fault. Just not perfect. 😂 plus we decided to do a whole new type installation after the wall was installed anyway. It definitely would’ve been a lot easier to install it without the lift there.

[@Noneya-bw5gm]

Do you do boat ramps? What would their approximate cost be?

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel and your comment. I have done several boat ramps in the past not something that we do a lot as far as pricing. There’s a bunch of different variables on boat ramps.

[@WilliamPozo]

Y'all need a remote release sheet clamp... i forgot the name of it.. but they exist in the catalogues. You can release it without having to touch it!

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel and your comment. I’ll have to look that up. That would be awesome.

[@georgeniebergall7074]

I’m wondering how much per foot for the exact thing you’re doing? Does it cost?

[@DaleWHickman]

Hey George, thanks for watching my channel in your question. I do not like to discuss pricing on the Internet due to local competition. If you’re local to the area, feel free to give my office a call for a quote.

[@dustoff1472]

Can’t believe they left their boat in the lift. It’s like they’re just asking for damage.

[@DaleWHickman]

😊

[@lakeguy65616]

why didn't someone move the boat before you began? seems like a silly risk to take....

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel and your comment in this business I do get to work around them a lot. It would’ve been easier but sometimes you just gotta do what you Gotta do.

[@kylegallardy1894]

Your guys are awesome

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel and I appreciate your kind words!

[@rodneydaniels4357]

There used to be an old Chris old plant at the end of quintet highway and 95A where velocity is. That has been many years ago. I'm 60. If anybody's ever lived in this area, they know where I'm talking about. I live in Santa Rosa county

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for your comment Rodney and watching I don’t remember that one but I do remember the one downtown on Main Street in Pensacola. The people that are buying my Treated lumber from I believe his original boss used to own it or run it. Of course, it’s a super fund site now

[@garylatture8948]

I believe I would have moved my boat just in case something happened.

[@DaleWHickman]

@@garylatture8948​​⁠ I agree with you Lift was not working at the time. I work in a lot of marinas where boats cannot be moved so we always try to take special precautions while working around Boats. I agree with you though accidents do happen or can. Thank you for your comment and watching

[@bradaycock2007]

Damn, that’s nice

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching my channel. I appreciate your comment.

[@kennethdavis5077]

What is the cost of somthing like that ?

[@DaleWHickman]

Thank you for watching and your comment. Don’t really like to discuss pricing on the Internet due to local competition. 😃

[@lb7wade518]

The boat can’t be moved?? Looks like they want an insurance job on the boat!!

[@DaleWHickman]

Too funny thanks for watching my channel and your comment. I always like a good challenge. Customer did offer to move the boat.

[@-Chugwater-]

If I lived there I would have gotten my boat out of your way. Seems like the least they could do.

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching in your comment yeah he asked several times but I do work around Boats a lot. That’s just a nature of our business. It would’ve definitely been a lot easier!

[@MrBe787]

Creosote isn’t that nasty. We paint it on fence boards all the time at my horse farm. It stinks but it doesn’t burn your skin 🤷‍♂️

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for your comment and watching my channel. I guess I’m just a sissy because I cry like a little baby. 🤪😂😂 that stuff burns me so bad even the fumes will burn my face.

[@edwardsmcreynolds1268]

Big tree needs to go!

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for watching and your comment

[@fenceman53]

Customer move that boat 🛥️

[@DaleWHickman]

It would’ve definitely made things a lot easier 😄

[@BR-bj3ot]

I watch because I love the interesting work. However, it’s so funny to me that we spend so much money on something that will eventually decay. This earth is destined for fire. After the return of Jesus Christ, this world is going to be destroyed. Yet, we throw money at everything and anything to secure “ our” property. It’s not ours! Everything belongs to God!

[@corneliusanderson-t3y]

yea gulf breeze.lived there 89-90

[@DaleWHickman]

Thanks for your comment and watching my channel. Ain’t nothing like it used to be everybody heard about it up north and from California I guess lol it’s busy.