Marine Construction Services
Charlotte County Seawalls - Port Charlotte, Florida
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Piling Repair:
There are a few ways to repair wood and concrete pilings:
Wood pilings damaged due to bore worms can be sleeved with plastic and then filled with concrete to keep their original shape and strength.
As concrete piling ages, 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 integrity and strength of the piling.
Piling Replacement:
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 is CCA pressure treated. They could be wrapped with plastic to protect the pilings from bore worm damage. Piling wrap, if properly installed, can significantly increase the life of the piling. Concrete piling may either be precast or pre-stressed. The concrete will be a minimum of 5000 psi. Piling is installed by using a water jet. Piling may also be hammered. We use pneumatic, drop, and vibratory hammers to get the piling to grade. Pilings are driven tip (smaller) down and butt (larger) up. This creates more skin friction and acts like a cork in a bottle. This helps prevent piling from sinking.
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 can maintain dredge with the proper permit. We have dredged everything from single-family docks that need 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.
Weirs - Water Control Structures:
Southwest Florida has many water control structures and weirs. They are designed to control water retention for water quality and flood control. They can be made from concrete, steel, stainless steel, or aluminum.
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
Removed old steel gates
Installed new stainless-steel gates
Sandblasted and painted all the steel.
The latest weir was for the Rotunda Homeowners Association.
A concrete weir was installed at the Whitemarsh Canal. That consisted of a 10' tall concrete seawall established 90% in the ground—installation of a fabiform concrete apron and placement of rip rap.
Sheet Piling:
We set steel, vinyl, or composite sheet piling for temporary or permanent installation. So, if you need a coffer dam, weir, seawall, retaining wall, or spillway, we can accommodate you. Please give us a call.
Permitting:
Permitting in Southwest Florida can be a complex 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 ensure you have all the proper permits to be protected and entirely legal. With more than 37 years of experience in Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, and Desoto counties, we have relationships with the agencies and know the rules and regulations that apply to marine construction. We also can partner with engineers, surveyors, lawyers, and biologists 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.
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