Posts by Joe Pate

PATE Civil & Marine LLC | Marine Construction & Shoreline Stabilization | Mobile & Baldwin Counties, Alabama Owning waterfront property along Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast comes with incredible views, recreational opportunities, and valuable real estate. But what happens when the shoreline you’ve enjoyed for years begins slowly disappearing? Shoreline erosion is one of the most…

Your Dock May Look Fine Above the Water. But What’s Happening Below? For waterfront property owners along Mobile Bay, Dog River, Fowl River, and the Eastern Shore, a dock or pier is more than just a place to park a boat. It’s an investment in your property and your waterfront lifestyle. But while homeowners often…

Build Your Waterfront the Right Way If you’re fortunate enough to own waterfront property in Mobile or Baldwin County, a well-built dock and boat lift can completely transform the way you enjoy your property. Whether you’re spending weekends on Dog River, Fowl River, Mobile Bay, Weeks Bay, the Tensaw River, or along the Gulf Coast,…

Protecting Alabama’s Waterfront Properties with 30+ Years of Marine Construction Experience Living along the rivers, bays, lakes, and Gulf Coast of South Alabama offers incredible views and endless opportunities to enjoy the water. However, waterfront property also comes with one major responsibility—protecting your shoreline from erosion. Whether you own property on the Mobile River, Tensaw…