At Gibson Marine, we consider customer service and satisfaction a top priority. To be the top choice in marine construction, we must deliver top quality service. We do. But you don’t have to take our word for it, you can hear it straight from our clients. Below are 3 of our latest projects, complete with …
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1. Create a communication plan. Before the seawall repair project even begins, you should meet with contractor and create a definitive plan detailing how you will stay abreast of changes and updates. Will you be checking in by phone? Do you plan on stopping by the jobsite in person? Will you be dealing exclusively with the …
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At Gibson Marine, completing every job on time and on budget is simply the protocol, but not all contractors are created equal. An unscrupulous contractor can wreak havoc on the lives of the homeowners, developers, or builders involved in a project. Over the last 30 years, we’ve rectified nightmare contractor situations for many clients. Most …
The rich history of seawall construction can be traced back thousands of years to the Eastern Roman Empire. The first seawalls are commonly attributed to the Roman Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who ordered their construction in 448 A.D. The original marine barricades were built as part of a larger defense …
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Gibson Marine Construction has recently completed demolition and reconstruction of the longest mooring pier at the Tierra Verde Marina Resort. The pier is approximately 10′ wide x 260′ long, constructed using the latest in environmentally friendly plastic grated decking combined with Trex Transcend composite decking. Utilizing these materials allows for sunlight to reach marine life …
It’s a dream of many to have an ocean front home or to have a home with a pool. But that dream can quickly turn into a nightmare for parents of small children if they aren’t careful. While summer pool parties or a day at the beach can be fun and relaxing, there is a …
Waterfront property owners are afforded a luxury view and activities that not all homeowners get to enjoy. Many have a dock that houses a boat or watersports equipment which might leave some friends and family a little jealous! But, with those fun and playful components of your waterfront property, also comes proper and routine maintenance …
Hurricanes and tropical storms – they’re inevitable, and unwelcome, visitors to those living along the Florida coast. Today, coastal residents almost always receive ample warning of a storm’s approach, which allows time to secure properties and structures as much as possible. Despite the most careful preparation, however, damage still happens. Here are a few ideas …
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With the installation of brick paver walks and patios, attractive plantings like trees, shrubs, or ornamental grasses, and a lush, well-kept lawn, you are giving your home some real curb appeal – whether you plan to attract a prospective buyer, or just entertain your friends and family. So why let that pretty home exterior fade …
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The temperatures are climbing, trees and bushes are donning their new green spring coats, lawnmowers are firing up for the first time after a long winter. That can only mean one thing: Spring has sprung! With the renewal that spring brings, following suit with your landscaping chores is, or at least should be, at the …