How Much Does It Cost To Install A Living Shoreline?

The cost to install a living shoreline can vary widely depending on materials used, installation labor, site characteristics, and site accessibility. Generally, living shorelines are less expensive to install and maintain than harder structures such as bulkheads. Recent estimates for the installation of living shorelines range up to $2,000 per linear foot of treatment for the most expensive options, whereas bulkheads may cost up to $5,000 per linear foot. Maintenance costs are also typically lower for living shorelines, and usually, very little maintenance is required. Where maintenance is needed, this may cost up to $100 per linear foot per year for living shorelines, whereas bulkheads may cost up to $500 per linear foot per year.

Information obtained from NOAA’s “Digital Coast”.