Concrete seawall cap along a Matlacha waterway

MATLACHA, FLORIDA

Seawall Repair Matlacha

Seawall repair in Matlacha follows Lee County LDC Sec. 26-75: no new or expanded seawalls on natural water, though existing walls may be repaired or replaced in kind.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Matlacha owners with licensed marine contractors who work in Matlacha Pass.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

The aquatic preserve

Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve covers 14,600 acres between Pine Island and Cape Coral. FDEP self-certification is not available inside it, so plan for full state review.

Palm-lined canal in Miami Beach with private docks and small boats

Why it matters

Ian

Ian’s surge ran 6 to 9 feet above ground on Pine Island, destroyed the Matlacha sensor and washed out roads to the island (National Hurricane Center).

Where a canal wall is replaced, it sits no more than 1 foot waterward of the old one, with 12 inch rock rip-rap along at least half its length (Sec. 26-75).

A free inspection tells you which one you are looking at.

What a free inspection includes

A contractor comes to your property, looks at the structure above and below the waterline where needed, and tells you what is actually happening.

You get a written scope and estimate. No obligation, no trip fee.

  • On-site assessment of the structure and surrounding soil
  • Photos and a plain-English explanation of the problem
  • Written estimate with scope and materials
  • Repair versus replacement guidance where both are options
Contractor in a safety vest taking notes on a clipboard during an on-site assessment
Aerial view of the residential canal grid in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Serving waterfront Florida

Local waterways, permit offices, and conditions vary by region. Pick yours.

Get a free inspection

Free Inspection Request

No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Lee County will call you to arrange a time.

Aerial view of waterfront homes along the Tarpon River in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Find out what your waterfront needs

A licensed marine contractor in Lee County will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.