Twin Cities Lakeshore Specialists

ShoreRestore

Lakeshore Restoration · Twin Cities, MN

We restore Minnesota lakefronts the right way.

Invasive weeds, eroded banks, mucky beaches, overgrown shorelines. We handle all of it. Shore Restore is a full lakeshore restoration company serving the Twin Cities metro.

Booking now for the season. Spots fill up fast.

Licensed & Insured
No Herbicides Used
Free Consultations
Satisfaction Guaranteed

Everything your lakeshore needs

01

Aquatic Weed & Seaweed Removal

We pull invasive weeds out by the root using manual and mechanical methods. No herbicides, no shortcuts. Milfoil, pondweed, lily pads, algae mats. If it's taking over your lake we can get rid of it.

Milfoil Pondweed Lily Pads Algae
02

Shoreline Landscaping & Restoration

Native plants along your shoreline do a lot more than look good. They hold the bank in place, filter runoff before it hits the water, and crowd out the weeds over time. We handle the design and installation from start to finish.

Native Plants Buffers Naturalization
03

Beach Restoration

Years of muck and weeds can make a beach completely unusable. We clean it out, clear the waterline, and bring the sand back so your family actually wants to swim off it again.

Sand Restoration Swim Areas Cleanup
04

Erosion Control

If your bank is washing away every spring, that is not something to ignore. We install root systems, riprap, and native ground cover that stops the erosion and holds your shoreline in place for the long term.

Bank Stabilization Riprap Root Systems

How it works

1

Free Consultation

We come out to your property, walk your shoreline, and tell you exactly what we see. You get a written plan and quote at the end of it. No charge.

2

Written Quote

You get a clear written quote with everything spelled out. No vague estimates, no surprises when the invoice comes.

3

Restoration Work

We show up on time and get to work. Whether that is pulling weeds, planting natives, fixing erosion, or restoring a beach we keep things tidy and respect your property.

4

Ongoing Maintenance

Weeds come back. That is just the reality. We offer seasonal maintenance so you stay ahead of it and do not end up back at square one every summer.

What our customers say

★★★★★

5.0 average · Google Reviews

We had given up on our beach after years of milfoil. Shore Restore cleared it out in two visits and we swam off our dock for the first time in years.

Mark & Diane T.

Lake Minnetonka

They looked at our whole shoreline not just the weeds. Turned out we had an erosion issue we did not even know about. They fixed that too and planted native grasses that look amazing.

Jennifer K.

Prior Lake

Super easy to work with and very thorough. Our beach honestly looks better now than when we bought the place.

Tom R.

White Bear Lake

Licensed & Insured

Licensed and insured on every single job

Chemical-Free Methods

Zero chemicals. Safe for your kids, your fish, your lake

Free Consultations

We come out and look before you spend a dime

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Not happy with the result? We come back and fix it

Questions we get all the time

Do I need any approvals before work begins? +

Some projects do require approvals depending on what we are doing and where. We know what is typically needed and will walk you through it and handle as much as we can on your end.

Do you use herbicides or chemicals? +

Never. We only use manual and mechanical methods. No herbicides, no chemicals at all. That is not something we will ever compromise on.

When is the best time to restore my shoreline? +

It depends on what you need. Weed removal works best mid-season. Planting is best in spring or early fall. Beach and erosion work can happen pretty much anytime. We will let you know the best window when we come out.

How much does a restoration project cost? +

Every job is different so we do not do flat rate pricing. We come out, see what we are working with, and give you a written quote. What you see on that quote is what you pay.

Will the weeds just come back next year? +

Honestly they can, especially on busy lakes where weeds spread from boat traffic and neighboring properties. That is why we offer seasonal maintenance plans so you stay ahead of it instead of dealing with it all over again each year.

Do you do beach sand restoration? +

Yes, that is one of the main things we do. We clear out the muck and weeds at the waterline and bring the sand back. We will take a look at your specific situation when we come out and tell you what makes sense.

We come out and take a look for free.

We come out to your property, walk the shoreline with you, and put together a real written plan with pricing. Reaching out does not commit you to anything.

Have more questions?

Send us a message and we will get back to you within one business day.

Serving the Twin Cities metro

We work with lake homeowners all across the Twin Cities metro. Hennepin, Washington, Ramsey, Dakota, Scott and Carver counties.

Do not see your lake? Reach out anyway. We are expanding all the time and may be able to help.
Lake Minnetonka White Bear Lake Prior Lake Lake Harriet Bde Maka Ska Lake Nokomis Medicine Lake Christmas Lake Lake Waconia Forest Lake Chisago Lakes Lake Elmo Crystal Lake Sweeney Lake Lake Sarah Spring Lake
Satisfaction Guaranteed

Ready to actually enjoy your lake again?

We come out, walk your shoreline, and tell you exactly what we see. Free quote, no strings attached.

Full-service lakeshore restoration

Weed removal, shoreline planting, beach restoration, erosion control. We handle all of it so you do not have to piece together multiple contractors.

Aquatic Weed & Seaweed Removal

Invasive plants spread fast and they do not go away on their own. We remove them manually and mechanically, right down to the root. No herbicides ever. Your lake ends up clean, clear and safe to swim in.

  • Eurasian watermilfoil removal
  • Curly-leaf pondweed treatment
  • Invasive lily pad removal
  • Phragmites & cattail management
  • Algae & surface mat clearing
  • Seasonal maintenance plans

Shoreline Landscaping & Restoration

Native plants along your bank do a lot of work quietly. They filter runoff, hold the soil together, keep weeds from coming back, and honestly just look a lot better than mowed grass running to the water. We design and plant everything to fit your property.

  • Native plant selection & installation
  • Natural buffer strip design
  • Invasive terrestrial plant removal
  • Shoreline naturalization
  • Goose deterrence plantings
  • First-year establishment care

Beach Restoration

Muck, weeds, and years of sediment can make a beach completely unusable. We clean it out and bring the sand back so you can actually enjoy the lake you are paying to live on.

  • Muck & sediment removal
  • Waterline weed clearing
  • Sand replenishment & grading
  • Swim area demarcation
  • Dock access restoration
  • Boat launch clearing

Erosion Control

Erosion is easy to ignore until it is not. If your bank is losing ground every year that adds up to real property loss over time. We install root systems, native plants and riprap that stop it and hold your shoreline in place.

  • Bank stabilization & bioengineering
  • Native root system installation
  • Riprap & rock placement
  • Live staking & fascines
  • Erosion blanket & coir log installation
  • Stormwater runoff management

You always get a free written quote before anything starts.

We come out, see the property, and write up exactly what the job involves and what it costs. No guessing, no surprises.

Bo & Mathias, one mission

Shore Restore was started by two Minnesotans who grew up on the water. We got tired of watching our favorite lakes get worse every year and decided to actually do something about it.

Meet the team

B

Bo

Co-Founder · Operations & Field Work

Bo grew up on Minnesota lakes and has a background in environmental science. He handles the fieldwork and knows invasive species, native plants, and lake ecosystems inside and out.

M

Mathias

Co-Founder · Client Relations & Planning

Mathias grew up on a lake in the Twin Cities and watched firsthand how much a neglected shoreline can affect both your enjoyment and your property value. He handles client relationships and makes sure every project runs smoothly from the first call to the final walkthrough.

We're lake people, too.

We did not start Shore Restore to build a big company. We started it because we love these lakes and kept watching the same problems get worse every summer. Weeds spreading, beaches turning to muck, banks washing away. We knew how to fix it so we just started doing it.

We got licensed, got insured, and built the business around everything a lake homeowner actually needs. Not just weed removal. All of it. Done properly by people who genuinely care how it turns out.

These are our lakes too. We treat every property like it is our own.

Licensed & Insured

Fully licensed and insured on every job

Chemical-Free Commitment

No herbicides ever. Every method we use is safe for your family and your lake.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

If something is not right after we leave, we come back and fix it. Simple as that.

The principles behind everything we do

We show up and do the work right

Clear timelines, no surprises, and we see things through. Your lakefront matters too much to rush through.

Ecological responsibility first

No chemicals, native plants, methods that work with the ecosystem instead of against it. Every decision we make keeps the long term health of the lake in mind.

Homeowners, not just clients

We explain what we are doing and why before we do it. You should know the plan and understand the work, not just get a bill at the end.

We handle the complexity

There is a lot to figure out between the approvals, the species, the timing and the logistics. We handle all of that so the whole thing is as easy as possible for you.

Let's restore your shoreline

Start with a free consultation. We walk your property and put a plan together. No pressure at all.

Request a free consultation

Tell us what is going on with your shoreline and we will come out and take a look for free. We will walk the property with you, tell you what we see, and give you a written quote with no obligation.

Get in touch

Phone

(952) 666-9213

Email

info@shorerestore.com

Service Area

Twin Cities Metro & Surrounding Lakes

Response Time

Usually same day or next day

Free consultation

We come to your property, walk the full shoreline, and give you a written plan and quote. Completely free, no strings attached.

Serving the Twin Cities metro

We cover the Twin Cities metro and the lakes surrounding it. If you do not see your lake listed just reach out. We are always expanding.

Hennepin County

Lake Minnetonka Lake Harriet Bde Maka Ska Lake Nokomis Medicine Lake Christmas Lake Crystal Lake Sweeney Lake

Washington County

White Bear Lake Forest Lake Lake Elmo Square Lake Big Carnelian Lake Long Lake

Scott & Carver County

Prior Lake Spring Lake Lake Waconia Lake Sarah Lake Bavaria Lake Auburn

Ramsey & Dakota County

Lake Phalen Lake Como Vadnais Lake Snail Lake Lake Byllesby Crystal Lake

Chisago & Surrounding

Chisago Lakes Chain Green Lake Lake Lindstrom North Center Lake South Center Lake

Do not see your lake? We are always expanding. Reach out and we will let you know if we can help.