Seawall repair in Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Matlacha, Pine Island and St James City, Florida
Surrounded by water on three sides and designed as a ‘canal community’, with an average elevation of only 5 feet. You can be sure that seawalls play an important role in protecting property in Cape Coral. Some residents there describe the seawall situation there as a crisis. Cape Coral has the highest
number of canals in the world (400 miles of canals), all lined with aging seawalls. Many were backfilled with the sludge dredged up while under construction. This sludge included tree branches, roots, and other materials that decompose. This is causing some walls to fail prematurely.
As of July 2020, a nonprofit organization called First Street Foundation ranked Cape Coral as No. 1 in the nation for the most properties at substantial risk of flooding. This study showed that 86% of properties in Cape Coral are at risk, and they expect that number to rise to 97% by 2050. Think seawalls are important to these property owners?
You may wonder why people would live with that kind of risk. It is simple, really. Many of these homes have beautiful waterfront views and access to all sorts of water activities like fishing, boating, kayaking, and much more. This is a great place to retire to as the cost of living is low and there are plenty of job opportunities.
There are gated communities, large condominiums, and apartment complexes with waterfront access, making seawalls an important part of Cape Coral.
Seawalls are designed to protect properties from the water. Many of the seawalls in this area were built a long time ago. Many are nearing the end of their lifespan. They have endured hurricanes, lots of storms, and have been battered by tidal changes and waves. Many are weak, leaning, cracking, and crumbling. A common sign that the seawall has been compromised is small sinkholes and potholes along the seawalls. Homeowners often try to slow this erosion by filling them with gravel to no avail. Some of these seawalls are only one storm away from complete failure.
Many Cape Coral homeowners do not understand that seawalls require maintenance, or at least inspections. If a seawall is maintained, it can last for decades longer. If they are left to Mother Nature, they will eventually fail.
Florida Seawall Solutions serves all of Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, and Pine Island. They have already helped many homeowners and businesses maintain or save their seawalls. When it comes to seawall repairs, Cape Coral residents know they can trust Florida Seawall Solutions. FSS serves this area with a commitment to hard work and guarantees that their work will last.