There are many people who would prefer their home to be located on a waterfront property. Having access to the ocean is appealing to many people, many people enjoy looking at a body of water, and using it for leisure and recreation.
In the state of Florida, it is not too hard to find a residence that is built next to a body of water, but because of this, there are extra considerations that homeowners need to be aware of before relocating to a location that is considered to be waterfront.
If a home is built on a canal or the open ocean, there is a good chance that the property has some type of seawall to protect the property from water erosion and some flooding. Seawalls are a great item to have, but they are not indestructible. Overtime, they will need professional seawall repair. Aventura residents might know their seawalls need to be repaired at some point, but many people neglect to have the issue corrected. Here, we will go over what will happen to homeowners who neglect to get professional seawall repair.
Seawater Pooling in a Waterfront Yard
All the areas that are connected to the ocean have to deal with the natural tides that will grow and diminish throughout the day, and throughout certain times of the year. Over time, that exposure to water naturally changes that coastline and properties, and for homeowners, this is a negative aspect.
This is because eroded land is more susceptible to water damage and could potentially put a house and a person’s property at risk for damage.
Without professional seawall repair, Aventura residents may start to see that seawater is now pooling into their yard when it did not do so previously. A lot of times, water erosion is not uniform and will affect land in weird ways. For example, random holes or depressions may start to form on a property that is affected by water erosion.
Increase Risk of Flooding
Another serious issue that homeowners need to be aware of when they do not get their seawall properly fixed is the risk of increased flooding damage. Flooding can be caused by natural events, such as high tide, or it can be a more serious issue, such as a strong hurricane.
Water damage is not something to take lightly, as most materials and possessions can get seriously damaged after only a short time of being exposed.
Not too many people think about their home and property being affected by flooding until it happens to them, and not everyone is aware of the fact that their flooding could have been avoided with professional seawall repair. Aventura residents should be made aware that not all flooding scenarios are the cause of a big natural disaster.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Superior Stabilization Corp*
