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Charlotte County SeawallsDock and LiftCharlotte - (941)629-4900 Fax- (941)625-0324 Venice- (941)207-4041 Sarasota- (941)894-3625

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Charlotte County Seawalls was started by Gene Extejt in 1974 and has been a family run business since. Blair and Zac have worked all aspects of the business and join there dad in running the company. We do projects from $200 to $3,000,000. and everything in between. Our projects can be seen from Burnt Store Isles to Sarasota. Some of the individual areas we cover are:

Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, North Port,, Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Boca Grande and Desoto County.

All necessary permits will be obtained before the project will be started.

Seawalls There are many types of vertical seawalls that we install. They are used to stop future errosion and leveling the yard. Seawalls also:- Increase property value- Increase property size- Make it easier to access the waterConcrete SeawallsThey are the most common and durable. These slabs are precast and normally manufactured off site. The panels are normally 6 inches to 8 inches thick and have 5,000 psi concrete. A mat of rebar is used for each one. The engineered designs are followed to provide the strength needed for them to last.After the installation of the seawall slabs, the cap and tiebacks are quite important. The cap can vary in size. The cap ties the slabs together and levels the seawall. The tie backs keep the wall from leaning out towards the water. All of the steel in the cap is protected from rusting by epoxy coating.Vinyl Seawall SheetsAre used for areas where access is very tight or concrete is not an option. Cap can be aluminium, wood, or concrete.Steel sheet piling are used in areas where there is a large amount of the sheet height expossed or when certain sub soils require them. Wooden wallsAre used for fresh water or when a certain look is required.There are three types of rip-rap seawalls. The most common is the rip-rap on man made canal. This should be done in a two to one sloap. A toe should be dug into the canal one to two foot below the mean low tide. Filter cloth should be placed in the toe and brought up in the top of the filter cloth. When the cloth is brought up to the top of the wall it will be buried or placed into a 6 inch thick by 18 inch wide re-enforced concrete cap. This cloth will let the water in and out but will prevent soil errosion.If a rock revetment is needed on open water, larger rock should be used. The filter cloth material should be placed on the ground with a toe dug. The rock should be heavy (1500 lbs to 4,000 lbs) depending on how much wave energy is to be controlled.A vertical wall may be failing. To stop this failure and to fix the wall, rip-rap may be placed in front of the existing seawall. Filter cloth should be placed on the wall below the cap, down to the ground and out from the wall 6 to 8 feet. Rock should then be placed on an 2-1 angle from the canal back. This will take the failing wall and turn it into a retaining wall, which should give it many more years of usefullness.

Rip-Rap Seawall
Concrete Seawall
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Docks Why Build a Dock:- A dock can turn an unutilized area into a mutifuctional outdoor living space.- Allows a place for Mooring your boat.Types of Construction: (Docks, Boardwalks, Piers)We specialize in custom residential, commercial, and municipal docks. Any size, within permitting guidelines, can be made to accommodate your needs.Building Materials:There are many building materials available. - Pressure treated lumber- Marine treated piling- Eco-friendly piling - Concrete piling For the deck- Wood- Recycled composite (Trex or Timber Tech)- Concrete- Plastic Floating docks are also available (Ez-Dock or Sportport)

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Boat Lifts Why have a Boat Lift- A lift gets your boat out of the water, and keeps your hull clean and safe- No need for bottom paint- which maintains hull performance and fuel efficency - Quicker access to the water- More time on the water- easier than traileringWe are proud to be an exclusive Hi-Tide dealerWe have a boat lift for every budget. Hi-Tide lifts are available from 1,500 lbs to 120,000 lbs. Lifts are constructed from Aluminum or Galvanized.Different Types of Lifts (Click here to learn more about Hi-Tide Boat Lifts)4 Post & 8 Post- Gear Drive - Elevators- X2 Gear Drive (Aluminium & Galvanized)- Yacht Drive - Personal Watercraft - Topless - Davits- T2 Topless Accessories- Aluminum Catwalk - Aluminum Service Platform- Boarding Platforms - Remote Controls - Boathouse Brackets - Keel Supports - Bunks - Angled Lifter BeamsWe install ALL Boat lift manufactures.We can take your old lift in tradeWe can also move your lift to new locationLift Service Maintenance and Repair For ALL manufacturesWe provide annual and semi annual service agreements. - Full inspection checklist- Grease and lubricated where possible (fittings,cables,chains, switches)- Make sure cables are wrapped and adjusted properly- Repair damaged lifts - Upgrade lifts or conversions- Install accessories

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Lift Repair Let our service personnel maintain your lift. You want to spend your time out on the water, not working over it.Cables and PulleysCables and pulleys are one of the largest wear points on a boatlift. Also, it is the one part that you do not want to fail. On most lifts if the cable fails the boat falls.On 4 post and 8 post lifts most cables are made out of stainless steel. If cables get crushed, falttened, look hairy, or unwinding can all be signs it is time to change your cables.Cables typically can last 8-12 years. If cables are unspooled, crushed, or wrapped on top of itself it can drastically reduce the cables life.Pulleys can be made of plastic, steel (galvanized) or alluminium. As pulleys wear out they will get razor thin or can stop spinning. If they stop spinning the cable will cut into them until they wedge themselves into the pulley or cut the cable.As pulleys get too thin the cable can stop tracking in the pulley and jump off and wedge itself into the beam assembly.Motors, Belts, GearboxesMotors on newer lifts are typically sealed. On older lifts, open motors can get mud dobbers in the winders and contacts of the motors. This can cause complications in the inner workings of the motor. Sometimes the motor can be easily cleaned and maintenced to correct the problem. If it can not be repaired we find that replacing the motor is the best solution to the problem. Motor replacements come with a 2 year warrenty.Belts and pulleys are on not found on all lifts but still need to be serviced to avoid excessive wear or damage.Gearboxes come in several styles, such as, worm gear, flat plate, chain drive, sealed gear. If your gearbox is making noise it could just need grease, or could have a problem and need replaced. If your lift coast when the lift is turned off this is a situation that should be addressed.

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Services

Piling Repair-Replace
Dredging
Sheet Piling
Permitting
Inspections
Commercial

Piling Repair-Replace

Piling Repair:There are ways to repair wood and concrete pilings.Wood pilings that are damaged due to bore worms can be sleaved with plastic and then filled with concrete to keep its original shape and strength. They also could be sleaved with tough dock piling.As concrete piling age, the rebar inside can rust which causes them to double in size. This expansion can cause the concrete to crack and break. Sometimes it is more cost effective to repair the piling rather than replace it. We can jacket the piling with a life jacket and get back the intergrity and strength of the piling.Piling Replace:We install bumper piling, mooring / dolphin piling, dock piling, concrete piling, lift piling, and Tuff dock piling. We also repair wood and concrete piling. Wood piling are CCA pressure treated. To protect the pilings from bore worm damage they could be wrapped with plastic. Piling wrap if properly installed can significantly increase the life of the piling.Concrete piling may either be pre-cast or pre-stressed. Concrete will be a minimum of 5000 psi concrete.Piling are installed by using a water jet. Piling may also be hammered. We use pnumatic, drop and vibratory hammers to get the piling to grade. Piling are driven tip(smaller) down butt(larger) up. This creates more skin friction and acts like a cork in a bottle. This helps piling from sinking, which is more of a problem than being pulled out from ice.

Dredging Dredging:Shallow water is a common problem on the West Coast of Florida. Depending on your location you may be able to improve your access. In most areas you are allowed to maintenance dredge with the proper permit.We have dredged everything from Single Family docks that needs an extra foot of water, to removing 20,000 cubic yards for Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda.Please call us and let us look at improving your water access.

Sheet Piling

We set steel, vinyl, or composite sheet piling for temporary or permanent install.So if you need a coffer dam, wier, seawall or retaining wall or spill way.Please give us a call.
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Permitting Agencies that we work with:Federal-ACOE (Army Corp's of Engineering)US Fish and WildlifeNMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service)State-DEP (Department of Environmental Protection)SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District)County/City-City of SarasotaSarasota CountyCity of VeniceCity of North PortCharlotte CountyCity of Punta GordaLee CountyDesoto CountySpecial Knowledge-Myakka Wild and SenicOccupations of EasementAquatic Perserve RulesMangrove MitigationSmall Tooth SawfishManatteeSeagrasses
Permitting in Southwest Florida can be a difficult process. Permits can take a few weeks to a few years.Let Charlotte County Seawalls handle the research, communication, and paperwork needed for you to build your project. We will make sure you have all the proper permits so you are protected and fully legal.With more than 37 years experience in Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, and Desoto counties. We have the relationships, with the agencies, knowleadge of the rules and regulations that apply to marine construction. We also can partner with engineers, surveyors, lawyers, and biologist on large or special projects as needed.

Inspections WE GIVE FREE ESTIMATES However, sometimes when purchasing a waterfront home or lot a written inspection is needed. This can be done on seawalls, docks, or boat lifts. We give a written description of the marine structure we are inspecting, along with the condition, and recommended repairs. This is a visual inspection, therefore any hidden structural defects or unforeseen impediments in installation may not be documented in an inspection.

Commercial

Marinas- Condos
Boat Ramps
Navigational Signs
Water control structure- Weirs

Marinas- Condos

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Marina's/ Condos

With over 35+ years of experience Charlotte County Seawalls has the industry knowlege and experience to take you through the entire process. From consultation, design, permitting, installation, and maintenece of the marina or multislip condo. Whether the basin needs dredging, repairs, replacement, or the design of a new marina we have the capabilities to get the job done. Below is a list of some of the projects we have completed through the years:Fishermen's VillageGrassy Point MarinaCasey Key MarinaClipper Cove CondosMondovi Bay CondosSchooner Cove CondosGasparilla MarinaBoca Bay Masters AssociationHoliday InnHarbor Cove CondosSouthBayGasparilla InnMaple Leaf EstatesWindmill VillageEmerald Point

Boat Ramps

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Boat Ramps are commonly used in municiple applications, however we have installed many boat ramps for private homeowners.

Navigational Signs

Navigational signs and channel markers are the roadsigns of the waterways. Telling us where the channel is, the sandbars are, where to watch our speed, and where to watch out for endangered species. Whether installation or repairs of existing signage we have worked for US Fish and Wildlife, Charlotte County , City of Punta Gorda, private condos and home owner associations to keep the channel clearly marked.

Water control structure- Weirs

Water Control Structures- Weirs

Southwest Florida has many water control structures and weirs. They are designed to control water retension for water quality and flood control. They can be made from concrete, steel, stainless steel, or alluminum. The latest water control structure was 109 in the City of North Port- Coral Sands was the general contractor. * Installed and uninstalled the coffer dam* Placed rip rap in front of the concrete * Romoved old steel gates * Installed new stainless steel gates* Sandblasted and painted all of the steel.The latest weir was for Rotunda Homeowners Association.* Installed a concrete weir at the Whitemarsh canal. That consisted of a 10' tall concrete seawall installed 90% in the ground. Instalation of a fabriform concrete apron and placement of rip rap.

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CHARLOTTE COUNTY SEAWALLS

DOCK AND LIFT

590 Prineville Street

Port Charlotte, FL 33954

Charlotte- (941)629-4900 Fax- (941)625-0324

Venice- (941)207-4041 Sarasota- (941)894-3625

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Docks

Docks
Lifts
Seawalls
Commercial
Before- After
Under Construction
Accessories

Grey Trex

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Saddle Trex

Boardwalk Punta Gorda

Trex with Cable handrail

Boardwalk thru mangroves

Wood dock with Rip Rap

Tall Piling for Roof

No Seawall so Ramp to Dock

Finger Piers Sarasota

Long Dock with Lift on End

Patterned Trex Dock

Commercial dock

Nature Boardwalk

Wood Railing

Lifts

Lifts

Docks

Lifts

Seawalls

Commercial

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Accessories

16000 X2 lift

Jet Ski Lift

Lift with Angle Lifter Beams

Concrete finger pier and lifts

No Profile Lift

Topless lift under boat house

8 poster lift

Seawalls

Seawalls

Docks

Lifts

Seawalls

Commercial

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Under Construction

Accessories

Concrete Seawall

Vinyl Seawall

Rip Rap

Vinyl

Concrete Seawall

Fiberglass sheet and Rip Rap

Commercial

Commercial

Docks

Lifts

Seawalls

Commercial

Before- After

Under Construction

Accessories

Commercial finger pier

Multi Slip docks covered roof

Fishermen village

Marine Elevators

Concrete Piers

Elevators

Concrete Radius Dock

Fishermens Village

Trex Finger Piers

Boat Ramp Placida

Boat ramp Gulf Cove

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Docks

Lifts

Seawalls

Commercial

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Under Construction

Accessories

Under Construction

Docks

Lifts

Seawalls

Commercial

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Accessories

County Boat Ramp

Seawall Cap Formed

Tie Backs

Formed Concrete Dock

Cap being poured

Repair concrete piling

Accessories

Docks

Lifts

Seawalls

Commercial

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Accessories

Boat Lift Accessories

Dock Accessories

Shore Power

Bumper Strips

Cleats

Piling Caps

Ladders

Underwater Light

Piling Wrap

Bumpers

Ladders

Cleats

Shore Power

Fish Cleaning Table

Underwater Lights

Bunk Riser Bracket

Flare Guides

Angle Lifter Beams

Remote Control

Marina Brackets

Boat House Brackets

Catwalks

Catwalk steps

Boarding Platforms

Light Kit (need remote)

Limit Switch (need remote)

The Process- Licences

The Process

Environmental Statement

Licenses- Insurance

The Process

The Process

1. Free Estimate

2. Contract

3. Project design

4. Permitting

5. Ordering Material

6. Job Site Installation

7. Inspections as needed

8. Project Completion

9. Final Inspections

10. Post Project Service- Ie: Lift Adjustments

Environmental Statement Environmental StatementFlorida has a diverse and amazing ecosystem. We have many endangered spieces throughout florida. For this reason we try to minimize or have low impact on the environment. Completing every job with respect to the surrounding landscape and marine wildlife.The installation of a vinyl seawalls helps encourage environmental protection and longevity.Whenever possible we use recycled products and alternative decking like Trex or Timber Tech.On open water we use 1/2" spacing between all decking to insure sunlight will perminate to underwater marine life.We work closely with government agencies, to ensure our projects follow the strict environmental rules and regulations the govern marine construction.We use piling wrap when ever possible to limit the treatment compounds used from leaching into the water. Piling wrap also reduce wood borers from attaching to the piling and destroying them. We use turbidity screen to protect the surrounding environment.

Licenses- Insurance
Certificate of Insurance 2011-2012.doc
The importance of a contractor license: A licensed contractor has to pass a construction state regulated exam. After passing the contractors compentency exam, the licensee must complete a application process. This process has several background checks and proof of financial stability of the business and personally. Once licensed the contractor must complete continuing education every two years. To perform work in your home or business a contractor needs to be licensed within the city or county of which the project is located and/ or state license. A licensed contractor is to display their license number on all contracts, permits and advertising. If a contractor is not displaying this information, they may not be licensed.Importance of Insurance: Hiring a contractor without insurance, leaves a home owner or business responsible for an injured worker. These could be expenses to a hospital, doctor, or even a lawyer to represent yourself against a injury claim. There are several different types of insurance that are required to operate a business. As a marine contractor, additional coverage is required to protect employees while traveling on the water and working over the water. ANY contractors that works over navigable waters, even plumbers and electrictions, should have USL&H coverage. THERE ARE NO EXEMPTIONS Additonally when workstations or vessels are used, the contracor should have Jones Act coverage. This is to cover the workstations and driver while in route, on open water, from one project to another.

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Licenses: RX11066808, CBC052195, CBC1253601