Seawall & Lakeside Retaining Walls in Omaha, NE

Waterfront properties face unique challenges—erosion, shifting soil, water pressure, and long-term shoreline movement. At Schmidt Construction, we specialize in building seawalls and lakeside retaining walls in the Omaha, NE, area, designed to stabilize your shoreline, protect your property, and enhance the beauty of your outdoor space.


Whether you live on a private lake, pond, or waterfront community, we build walls engineered to withstand constant water exposure and seasonal Midwest conditions.

Why Waterfront Properties Need Retaining Walls

Erosion Control

Water naturally washes away soil. A properly engineered lakeside retaining wall stops land loss and protects your property line.

Water Pressure Management

Water creates hydrostatic pressure that can destroy poorly built walls. Our walls include drainage systems that relieve pressure safely.

Slope and Bank Stabilization

Many Omaha-area lake properties have sloped banks. We stabilize these slopes with reinforced retaining structures.

Aesthetic Enhancement

A lakeside retaining wall transforms your shoreline into:

Protecting Structures and Landscaping

Waterfront retaining walls safeguard:

  • Docks
  • Patios
  • Walkways
  • Yards
  • Landscaping
  • Nearby Hardscapes

Types of Waterfront Retaining Walls We Install

Stone Lakeside Retaining Walls

Beautiful, natural, and extremely durable—ideal for premium lake properties.

Concrete Seawalls

Maximum strength for long-term shoreline protection.

Boulder Seawalls and Shoreline Walls

Perfect for natural aesthetics and steep shorelines.

Block and Modular Waterfront Walls

Engineered options for modern, clean-lined designs.

Tiered Shoreline Wall Systems

For steep banks or large elevation changes.

Waterfront Wall Construction Process

We assess water movement, soil type, slope angle, erosion patterns, and waterline height.

We design walls to withstand:


  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Soil Movement
  • Water Impact
  • Long-Term Erosion

Proper excavation ensures stability and longevity.


Depending on the chosen system, we use:


  • Geogrid
  • Rebar
  • Anchors
  • Interlocking Block Systems
  • Boulder Stabilization

Waterfront walls require engineered drainage to prevent failure. 


We install:


  • Drain Tile
  • Gravel Backfill
  • Water Outlets
  • Weep Holes

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We create a clean transition between land, water, and your new wall.

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We assess water movement, soil type, slope angle, erosion patterns, and waterline height.

We design walls to withstand:


  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Soil Movement
  • Water Impact
  • Long-Term Erosion

Proper excavation ensures stability and longevity.


Depending on the chosen system, we use:


  • Geogrid
  • Rebar
  • Anchors
  • Interlocking Block Systems
  • Boulder Stabilization

Waterfront walls require engineered drainage to prevent failure. 


We install:


  • Drain Tile
  • Gravel Backfill
  • Water Outlets
  • Weep Holes

Description Title

We create a clean transition between land, water, and your new wall.

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Omaha Waterfront Areas We Serve

Omaha isn’t known for massive lakes—but the metro area has many lake communities, private lakes, and waterfront neighborhoods, including:


  • Bennington Lake / Newport Landing
  • Platte River Waterfront Properties
  • Gretna and Springfield Lakes
  • Valley’s Lakes (Mallard Landing, Ginger Cove, Bluewater)
  • Private Ponds and Rural Acreage Lakes
  • Lakeside Properties in Papillion and La Vista


These mentions support Omaha-area lake SEO without shifting focus away from Omaha.

Common Waterfront Issues We Fix

  • Failing Seawalls
  • Eroding Banks
  • Leaning Shoreline Walls
  • Collapsing Rock or Boulder Walls
  • Water Undermining Retaining Walls
  • Poor or Nonexistent Drainage
  • Soil Washouts After Heavy Rain

Waterfront Retaining Wall Costs in Omaha, NE

Price depends on:

  • Wall Length
  • Wall Height
  • Material Selection
  • Access to Shoreline
  • Engineering Requirements
  • Drainage Complexity


Waterfront retaining walls are specialized, premium projects due to engineering and erosion control requirements. We provide clear, detailed, upfront estimates.

Recent Waterfront Projects

Tennis court with net, steps, and a person near the net, with a terraced garden and building in the background.
Wooden retaining wall curving towards a house, with sand and potted plants.
Man reclining on a stone retaining wall in front of a house. He’s wearing blue jeans and a light blue shirt.
Retaining wall made of blocks with hillside behind it. Dry, brown landscape with trees, cloudy sky.
Concrete and wood retaining wall along a body of water with trees in the background.
Parking lot with retaining wall and bare trees under a clear sky; a tower is in the background.

Get a Seawall or Lakeside Retaining Wall Estimate

Shoreline protection is urgent—erosion doesn’t slow down.

Our team builds long-lasting, beautiful lakeside retaining walls designed for Omaha-area waterfront conditions.

Schmidt Construction—Omaha’s trusted expert for seawalls and lakeside retaining walls built for protection, stability, and beauty.