Concrete seawall cap along a Ormond Beach waterway

ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA

Seawall Repair Ormond Beach

Seawall repair in Ormond Beach on the Halifax River needs a permit showing the wall is needed to stop erosion and protect habitable structures, and permitted walls must be faced with rip-rap (LDC Sec. 3-16).

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The Tomoka preserve

In the Tomoka Marsh Aquatic Preserve and on the Tomoka River, no seawalls or bulkheads are allowed without an overriding public interest.

Rip-rap slope

Rip-rap facing on a permitted wall is limited to a 2:1 slope (LDC Sec. 3-16).

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

Why it matters

Placement

On the Halifax River, a new or replacement bulkhead sits at or within 3 feet waterward of mean high water. The City of Ormond Beach chief building official issues the permit.

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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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Aerial view of the residential canal grid in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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