For
Developers & Builders
Cedar Creek spec homes, Kaufman County subdivisions (fastest-growing county in Texas), and Tyler Hollytree custom builds — waterfront subcontracting from one shop, coordinated with your GC schedule.
- Since 2012
- Owner-operated, same crew
- 100+
- Waterfront projects built
- Licensed & insured
- Covered on every job
- Henderson County
- + adjacent East Texas
If this sounds like you
You're building waterfront spec homes on Cedar Creek, developing a new subdivision in Kaufman County (currently the fastest-growing county in Texas, with the build pressure rolling into Mabank and Kemp on Cedar Creek's northwestern arm), or running a custom-home shop in the Tyler / Hollytree / Cumberland corridor where Smith County median property values clear $240K and waterfront lots run substantially higher. You need a marine sub who shows up when scheduled, runs his own TRWD / AMWA / UNRMWA permits, and doesn't blow your certificate-of-occupancy date because the seawall isn't backfilled.
What we deliver
Built for developers & builders
GC-Coordinated Scheduling
We slot into your build calendar and hit our pull dates — typical Cedar Creek spec home gets dock + bulkhead + retaining wall in a single 4-6 week window.
Self-Permitting
We handle TRWD, AMWA, UNRMWA, USACE, and TCEQ filings ourselves — your team doesn't chase agencies for our trade.
Lien-Friendly Documentation
Clean monthly draws, clean conditional and unconditional releases, clean closeout packets ready for the lender.
Spec & Custom Docks
Standardized dock packages for spec builds or fully custom designs for premium Cedar Creek and Lake Palestine lots.
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Seawalls & Bulkheads
Engineered shoreline protection installed before grading and landscape — sized for Cedar Creek main-body wave exposure or sheltered cove conditions.
Explore Seawalls & BulkheadsRetaining Walls
Site-retaining work tied into lot grading and drainage — engineered for East Texas red clay and blackland clay soil profiles.
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See what your project could cost — in under a minute
Typical projects run $22k–$52k. Get a tailored range for your site in seconds.
No phone call required to see your number — answer a few quick questions and the estimator does the rest.
Outcomes you care about
Dig into the results
How we deliver each result, what drives the cost, and what to expect — broken down on its own page.
Owner-operated since 2012. The person who quotes your job is the person supervising the crew on the water.
Why developers & builders work with us
Consistency
We pull our own permits and own the schedule — no TRWD or USACE follow-up landing on your PM's desk.
Reciprocity
Lot walks at no charge before you commit to the marine scope — site assessment with soil notes and tentative spec ready before the subcontract is signed.
Field notes
Reading for developers & builders
TRWD Improvement Permit Guide for Cedar Creek Lake
How TRWD's Residential Improvement Permit works on Cedar Creek Lake: the $300 fee, the review clock, the drawings TRWD wants and its written dock rules.
13 min readBoat Dock Permits in Texas, Explained
Who you actually have to talk to — TRWD, AMWA, UNRMWA, City of Tyler, USACE, TCEQ — and how long each typically takes.
13 min readTRWD vs. AMWA vs. UNRMWA: How Each East Texas Lake Authority Permits Differently
Three lake authorities, three permit packets, three timelines. A side-by-side look at TRWD, AMWA, and UNRMWA shoreline review.
14 min readRetaining Wall Materials for East Texas Yards & Lakefronts
Segmental block, poured concrete, natural stone, timber, and gabion baskets — what each does well, what each does poorly, and what they cost.
14 min readWhat Happens If Your Dock or Seawall Permit Gets Denied
Permit denial is rarely the end — usually it's a fixable problem. Here's how to read the denial, respond effectively, and get to approved.
13 min readResort & Lodge Boat-Slip Construction: Capacity Planning
Designing multi-slip dock systems for resorts, lodges, and event venues — capacity, durability, and the spec choices that survive guest-traffic loads.
13 min readDevelopers & Builders in your area
Henderson County and the adjacent East Texas lakes we build on.
Other customers we help
Not quite a fit? See how we approach each kind of waterfront owner.
Ready to get a real quote?
Tell us about your shoreline. We'll walk the site, talk through options, and get you a real number — no obligation.