Seawall Repair Jekyll Island, GA

Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division Marsh & Shore permit + Glynn County. USACE Savannah District; GA DNR Coastal Resources Division (912-264-7218). Marshlands & Shore Protection Acts require a permit for bulkhead/riprap below the high-tide line or in marsh; hardened oceanfront armoring is restricted - work focuses on tidal creeks and the Intracoastal

We serve waterfront properties along the Jekyll River (Intracoastal), St. Simons Sound, and tidal marshes. Service areas include Jekyll Island, Jekyll Creek. Call 866-398-9323 to confirm service at your specific address.

Jekyll River / Intracoastal tidal current and marsh scour; aging bulkheads.

Jekyll Island seawall repair typically costs $165–$530 per linear foot. An 80-foot residential bulkhead runs $10,500–$34,000 for repair. Call 866-398-9323 for a free estimate.

Yes. Jekyll Island's state park governance means the Jekyll Island Authority must authorize seawall repair work in addition to Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division permits and Army Corps review. We are familiar with this process and handle all agency coordination for Jekyll Island projects.

Jekyll River and Jekyll Sound experience Georgia's full 6–8 foot tidal range — among the most powerful tidal environments in the Southeast. Twice-daily tidal cycling creates vigorous current scour at seawall bases that is significantly more aggressive than Florida's 1–2 foot tidal environments.

Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island's north end — with its famous ancient dead trees exposed by erosion — demonstrates the power of coastal forces that Jekyll Island seawalls must withstand. The same erosive forces that sculpted Driftwood Beach act on seawall bases throughout the island.

Annual inspections are recommended for all Jekyll Island tidal waterway properties. Jekyll Island's state park governance requires advance coordination for inspection scheduling. Call 866-398-9323 to schedule.