Concrete seawall cap along a St. James City waterway

ST. JAMES CITY, FLORIDA

Seawall Repair St. James City

Seawall repair in St. James City canals follows Lee County LDC Sec. 26-75: replacements no more than 1 foot waterward, with 12 inch rock rip-rap at least 3 feet high along half the wall.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect St. James City owners on Pine Island with licensed marine contractors who build to it.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Natural shoreline

On natural water, no new or expanded seawalls are allowed. Existing walls can be repaired or replaced in kind under the county’s 2022 update (Ord. 22-24).

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

Why it matters

Permits

Lee County takes applications through ePlan, with state and federal permits filed separately.

In artificial canals, a wall is allowed only where at least half the bank is already walled. Pine Island saw 6 to 9 feet of surge above ground in Ian, so check walls for lost backfill.

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.