Seawall Repair Fort Lauderdale, FL

City of Fort Lauderdale building / tidal-barrier permit + Broward County environmental review. FDEP; SFWMD; USACE for the Intracoastal / navigable waters. Broward's countywide ordinance requires new or substantially repaired (>50%) seawalls to reach 5.0 ft NAVD88; Fort Lauderdale enforces the 5 ft standard (up from 3.9 ft) with daily fines for non-compliance

We serve waterfront properties along the Intracoastal Waterway, New River, and the 'Venice of America' canal network through the Las Olas Isles. Service areas include Las Olas Isles, Rio Vista, Harbor Beach, Coral Ridge, Sunrise Key. Call 866-398-9323 to confirm service at your specific address.

Sea-level rise and king-tide overtopping (the reason for Broward's 5 ft standard) leave older Isles seawalls under-height; narrow-canal boat wake and saltwater corrosion crack aging caps and tie-rods.

Fort Lauderdale seawall repair costs $160–$520 per linear foot. Canal seawalls typically run $9,000–$30,000 to repair vs. $35,000–$70,000+ for full replacement. Call 866-398-9323 for a free estimate.

The combination of constant boat wake from the Intracoastal, New River tidal surges, and the sandy soil throughout Broward County creates ideal conditions for backfill erosion — the primary driver of seawall failure in Fort Lauderdale.

Yes. Our polyurethane injection method is performed from the water side with no excavation on land. Most repairs don't require dock removal and are completed in 1–2 days.

Minor cosmetic and injection repairs typically don't require permits in Broward County. Structural work does require county permits, and Intracoastal properties may need additional FDEP approval. We manage the permit process.

Repair involves stabilizing and reinforcing the existing wall — filling voids, installing tiebacks, adding relief drains. Replacement removes the entire wall and rebuilds. Repair costs 30–60% less and is appropriate for walls with structural integrity remaining.