MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA
Seawall Repair Merritt Island
Seawall repair in Merritt Island is permitted by Brevard County, and repairing more than half of a wall counts as new construction (County Code Sec. 22-601).
We connect Merritt Island owners on the canals, Sykes Creek and the Banana River with licensed marine contractors who handle the county steps.
Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.
Canal walls versus lagoon walls
On residential canals, one combined building and surface water permit goes to the County Building Department. On the Indian River Lagoon system, a Surface Water permit from Natural Resources plus state and federal permits (Sec. 62-3666).
Buying a canal home? Have the seawall, dock and lift checked before you close. A local agent’s guide covers what Merritt Island canal-front buyers should look for.
Height
County code caps a seawall at 5 feet from the top of cap to the sand bottom, and taller walls need engineer-sealed plans (Sec. 22-603).
Why it matters
Lagoon replacements need rock
Repairing or replacing a wall on the lagoon system requires a reinforced rock revetment habitat. A canal replacement may sit up to 18 inches waterward, and no more than 48 inches into a recorded canal.
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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Serving waterfront Florida
Local waterways, permit offices, and conditions vary by region. Pick yours.
Get a free inspection
No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in the Space Coast will call you to arrange a time.
Find out what your waterfront needs
A licensed marine contractor in the Space Coast will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.