Our Marine Construction Process

Charlotte County Seawalls - Port Charlotte, Florida

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Main         941-629-4900       

Toll-Free  877-554-3625

License - CBC052195, CBC1253601

The Process

  • Free Estimates
  • Contracts
  • Project Design
  • Permitting
  • Ordering Material
  • Job Site Installation
  • Inspections as Needed
  • Project Completion
  • Final Inspections
  • Post Project Service- I.e., Lift Adjustments

Environmental Statement

Florida has a diverse and fantastic ecosystem. We have many endangered species throughout Florida. For this reason, we try to minimize or have a low environmental impact, completing every job concerning the surrounding landscape and marine wildlife. The installation of vinyl seawalls helps encourage ecological protection and longevity. We use recycled products and alternative decking such as Trex or Timber Tech whenever possible. On open water, we use 1/2" spacing between all decking to ensure sunlight will permeate to underwater marine life. We work closely with government agencies to ensure our projects follow the strict environmental rules and regulations that govern marine construction. We use piling wrap whenever possible to limit the treatment compounds used from leaching into the water. Piling wrap also reduces wood boring worms from attaching to the piling and destroying them. Turbidity screens protect the surrounding environment from contamination while constructing seawalls, installing piling, and dredging.

Importance of a Licensed Contractor

A licensed contractor has to pass a state-regulated construction exam. The licensee must complete an application process after passing the contractor's competency exam. This includes verifying the applicant's personal and business financial stability and several background checks. Once licensed, the contractor must complete continuing education courses every two years to maintain their license. To perform work at your home or business, a contractor must be licensed within the city or county in which the project is located or have a state license. A licensed contractor must display their license number on all contracts, permits, and advertising. If contractors do not display this information, they may not be licensed.

Importance of Insurance

Hiring a contractor without insurance leaves a homeowner or business responsible for an injured worker. These could be expenses to a hospital, doctor, or even a lawyer to represent yourself against an injury claim. Several different types of insurance 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 who work over navigable waters, even plumbers and electricians, should have USL&H coverage. THERE ARE NO EXEMPTIONS! Additionally, when workstations or vessels are used, the contractor should have Jones Act coverage. This covers the workstations and drivers en route (on open water) from one project to another.

Agencies We Work With


Federal:

  • ACOE (Army Corps of Engineering)
  • US Fish and Wildlife
  • NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service)

State:

  • DEP (Department of Environmental Protection)
  • SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District)

County/City:

  • City of Sarasota
  • Sarasota County
  • City of Venice
  • City of North Port
  • Charlotte County
  • City of Punta Gorda
  • Lee County
  • Desoto County

Special Knowledge:

  • Myakka Wild and Scenic
  • Occupations of Easement
  • Aquatic Preserve Rules
  • Mangrove Mitigation
  • Small Tooth Sawfish
  • Manatee
  • Seagrasses
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