Start with your shoreline.
Talk through the erosion, your goals, and the look you want. We’ll help you find an approach that fits your property.
Rip Rap Installation
Enhance your waterfront view and keep your shoreline picturesque with Marine Specialties erosion control. Natural shorelines are beautiful, but they are easily destroyed and degraded over time by weather and wave action. With our erosion control solutions, you can ensure your shoreline remains beautiful for years to come. Rock your world with rip rap from MSI. Contact our team today for your free consultation at (770) 531-7735.
Since 1988On the water. In your corner.
Natural stoneProtection that belongs here.
Local know-howFrom planning to placement.
Built to protect. Placed with precision.
Shoreline erosion control
built for Lake Lanier.
Waves and changing water levels can wear away the land you love. Rip rap creates a natural stone barrier along the water’s edge, helping control erosion while giving your waterfront a clean, finished look.
Our team brings decades of local experience to every shoreline, pairing practical protection with stone that complements your property.
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Stone Options
The right stone.
The right finish.
Granite rip rap
Angular, silver-gray stone with a rugged texture and a classic shoreline finish.
River rock
Smooth, earth-toned stone for a softer look that blends into the landscape.
Experience at every step
From the first conversation
to the final stone.
Your property is an investment. Work with a team that knows the lake and cares about the details.
Navigate the details.
Lean on our local knowledge for project planning and coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when needed.
Put craftsmanship to work.
Carefully placed stone reinforces the bank and creates a natural finish along the water’s edge.
Your Trusted Rip Rap Team Since 1988
Additional Shoreline Services
We help Lake Lanier homeowners protect eroding shorelines, remove hazardous trees that threaten property, and improve access to the water. Our shoreline erosion control and restoration services extend throughout Gainesville, Buford, Cumming, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Dawsonville, Sugar Hill, and surrounding communities.
Marine Specialties · Gainesville
4105 Browns Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 531-7735
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Rip rap & erosion control questions.
How does rip rap help with shoreline erosion?
Rip rap, also written as riprap, is a layer of rock placed along the water’s edge to help protect an eroding bank from wave action. Marine Specialties installs granite and river rock, matching the stone and layout to the shoreline and the finish you want.
How much does rip rap installation on Lake Lanier cost?
Your estimate depends on the length and condition of the shoreline, stone selection, site access, preparation, and any steps included in the project. Request a free rip rap estimate so we can review your property and discuss the scope of work.
Should I choose rip rap or a seawall?
Rip rap creates a sloped layer of stone along the bank, while a seawall is generally a more vertical barrier. The right approach depends on the site and the work that can be approved. If you’re comparing seawall and rip rap options on Lake Lanier, our team can assess whether stone erosion control suits your shoreline.
Do I need a permit for rip rap on Lake Lanier?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages Lake Lanier shoreline work, including rip rap and small silt removal. Confirm the required approval with the Lake Lanier Project Management Office before work begins on public property. Marine Specialties helps coordinate project planning and permitting. Review the Corps’ shoreline management guidance.
Can I discuss dredging and shoreline cleanup with my rip rap project?
Yes. Our Lake Lanier team provides dock dredging and shoreline cleanup. These address different needs from reinforcing the bank with stone, so tell us about the full project when you contact our shoreline team. We’ll help identify the services and next steps to discuss for your property.
Featured Project
Buford, Georgia
Shoreline protection.
A better path to the water.
An eroding bank, exposed roots, and uneven ground called for a lasting solution. Hand-placed rip rap and custom stone steps brought stability and easier access to this Lake Lanier property.
- Project
- Rip rap erosion control
- Services
- Grading, tree removal, rip rap & stone steps
Read the full case study
The challenge
Wave action was washing away the bank and exposing roots. The homeowner wanted stone steps that would fit the landscape, the project budget, and Corps requirements.
Our solution
Marine Specialties coordinated permitting, sourced the steps, and installed a tightly fitted rip rap barrier. Each step was carefully positioned within the shoreline.
The result
A reinforced bank with covered roots and fewer uneven areas, plus a more comfortable route to the water that feels at home in the landscape.
Trice took care of the permitting and kept us informed through the entire project.
Lake Lanier shoreline projects
Project spotlights
Cumming, Georgia
Granite Rip Rap Shoreline Protection
We installed granite rip rap along the shoreline, starting with a base of Type 1 rip rap rock, to absorb wave action, hold the soil in place and stop further loss of property.
- Project
- Rip rap erosion control
- Services
- Granite rip rap installation
Gainesville, Georgia
Tree Removal, Rip Rap & Shoreline Steps
Leaning and undercut trees along the water's edge were a real risk to this Lake Lanier property. We secured approval to remove the trees that were fall hazards, then stabilized the exposed bank with granite rip rap to stop ongoing erosion. New shoreline steps finish the project, giving the homeowners safe, easy access to the water and a protected shoreline that's built to last.
- Project
- Shoreline restoration
- Services
- Hazard tree removal, rip rap & shoreline steps
Make the most of your waterfront
Let's give your shoreline
a stronger future.
Tell us what you're seeing along the water's edge.
We'll help you take the next step.