ANNA MARIA, FLORIDA
Seawall Repair Anna Maria
Seawall repair in Anna Maria comes with a limit worth knowing: a replacement wall may sit no more than 12 inches seaward of the old one, and only one rebuild is allowed after February 26, 2026 (City Code Sec. 110-73, Ord. 26-954).
We connect Anna Maria owners with licensed marine contractors who build to the city code.
Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.
Height and fill
Walls top out at 4.5 feet NAVD88 including the cap, and fill may not rise above the wall (Sec. 110-69). Raising grade more than 6 inches needs a drainage plan, and an unjoined end needs a 10 foot return.
Why it matters
Where walls are allowed
New seawalls go only on lots next to existing seawalls, landward of mangroves and rip-rap. Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay walls need FDEP or USACE proof before the city building permit (Sec. 110-65).
Helene left Anna Maria Island heavily damaged by surge in 2024 (National Hurricane Center).
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
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