When Repair Isn't Enough — We Rebuild to Last
866-398-9323Licensed seawall specialists — FL · GA · SC
Seawall Repairs by Solid Foundations provides professional Bulkhead Replacement for waterfront homeowners and commercial waterfront properties across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Licensed CBC1267322, NCFI-certified, 30+ years experience. Most repairs completed in 1–2 days. Call 866-398-9323 for a free inspection.
When a bulkhead has failed beyond repair — collapsed panels, shattered concrete, timber rotted through, or soil actively washing away — full replacement is the only permanent solution. Seawall Repairs by Solid Foundations builds replacement bulkheads in all materials: vinyl sheet pile, timber, concrete, and composite systems. We handle permitting, removal of the old structure, construction, and backfill — delivering a turnkey waterfront restoration.
If timber is the right fit for your waterway, our wood bulkhead installation page explains how those walls are built.
Bulkhead replacement involves demolishing and removing the failed existing structure, preparing the site, and constructing a new bulkhead system designed and permitted to current coastal construction codes. Modern replacement bulkheads typically use vinyl sheet pile (40–50 year service life), precast concrete panels, or treated timber for traditional aesthetics. The replacement includes all components: the panel system, horizontal walers, anchor system (helical tiebacks or deadman anchors), and concrete or aluminum cap rail.
We survey the site, review soil conditions, and design the replacement bulkhead system to meet Florida's coastal construction codes and the property's specific loading requirements.
We obtain all required permits — county building, DEP coastal construction, and Army Corps of Engineers authorization where required. Permit timelines vary by county: typically 4–8 weeks for standard residential projects.
The failed bulkhead is removed using a barge or land-based equipment. Old concrete is broken up and hauled away. Timber is removed and disposed of properly.
New sheet pile is driven to design depth using vibratory or impact hammer equipment. We use marine-grade vinyl, treated timber, or concrete panels depending on the design.
Horizontal walers are installed and connected to helical tiebacks or deadman anchor systems driven into stable soil. The cap rail is formed and poured (concrete) or installed (aluminum) at the top.
The wall is backfilled with clean fill material to specified grades. Relief drains are installed per code. The site is fully restored and all construction debris removed.
Bulkhead replacement typically costs $250–$600 per linear foot depending on material choice, wall height, site accessibility, and permit requirements. A 75-foot residential vinyl sheet pile replacement runs $20,000–$45,000 fully permitted and installed. Timber replacement is typically 15–25% less; concrete is 10–20% more.
We offer bulkhead replacement for waterfront homes and properties across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Each local page walks through what replacing a bulkhead involves in that area, from material choices to local permitting.
Southwest Florida. In Collier County, you can read about bulkhead replacement in Naples and bulkhead replacement on Marco Island. Farther north in Lee County, our Fort Myers bulkhead replacement page covers the Caloosahatchee River area, and bulkhead replacement in Cape Coral covers the city's canal system. Around Charlotte Harbor, see bulkhead replacement in Punta Gorda.
Tampa Bay and Sarasota. On the Tampa side of the bay, start with bulkhead replacement in Tampa. In Pinellas County, we have pages for bulkhead replacement in St. Petersburg and Clearwater bulkhead replacement. To the south, read about bulkhead replacement in Bradenton in Manatee County and bulkhead replacement in Sarasota along Sarasota Bay.
Southeast Florida and the Keys. Around Biscayne Bay, see bulkhead replacement in Miami. In Broward County, our Fort Lauderdale bulkhead replacement page covers local canals and the Intracoastal Waterway, and in Palm Beach County you can read about bulkhead replacement in West Palm Beach. Down in Monroe County, see bulkhead replacement in Key West.
Northeast Florida. Along the St. Johns River and the Intracoastal Waterway in Duval County, read about bulkhead replacement in Jacksonville.
Georgia coast. In Glynn County, we have pages for bulkhead replacement in Brunswick and bulkhead replacement on St. Simons Island. In Chatham County, see bulkhead replacement in Savannah.
South Carolina coast. Around Charleston Harbor, read about bulkhead replacement in Charleston. In Beaufort County, near Port Royal Sound, see bulkhead replacement on Hilton Head Island and bulkhead replacement in Beaufort.
When you're weighing a new wall, you can schedule a free replacement assessment so we can look at your site with you.
Licensed, insured, NCFI-certified. Serving Florida, Georgia & South Carolina since 1996.
866-398-9323