Seawall Repair · Port St. Lucie, Stuart & the Treasure Coast

Seawall Repair Done Right — Before It Becomes a Replacement

Cracks, leaning panels, or sinkholes behind your wall? Our family-owned crew finds the real cause, fixes it for good, and gives you an honest answer: if a repair will do, we’ll tell you. Free on-site inspection.

  • Owner Scott Szafranski oversees every project
  • 25+ years repairing seawalls on Florida waterways
  • Licensed, insured & DEP-compliant — we handle the permits

Prefer to talk to a person? Call (772) 335-7080

Repaired seawall with a new concrete cap along a calm Treasure Coast canal, green lawn and palm trees behind it
Since 1995Family-owned & local

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25+ YearsFlorida waterways
Family-OwnedLocal to the Treasure Coast
Licensed & InsuredDEP-compliant work
Permits HandledStart to finish
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Warning Signs

Is Your Seawall Trying to Tell You Something?

Seawalls rarely fail overnight. They send small signals first — and they’re easy to miss until the yard starts sinking. If you’ve noticed any of these, you’re not imagining it.

Cracks in the panels or cap

Cracks mean the wall is under uneven pressure. Left alone, they let water and soil move through — and they keep growing with every tide.

Leaning or bowing toward the water

A wall that tips outward is a red flag that soil is washing out from behind it or the tie-backs are failing.

Sinkholes or soft spots in the yard

Dips, low spots, or pothole-like areas near the wall mean fill is escaping through gaps. The wall is losing the support behind it.

Water bubbling up or standing water

Water that bubbles up in the lawn or lingers after rain means drainage is blocked and pressure is building behind the wall.

Gaps between panels or fresh sand outside

Separation between panels — or new sand and soil showing up on the water side — is a sure sign your backfill is leaking out.

Rust stains or storm damage

Rust streaks point to corroding rebar and tie-backs. After a storm or heavy boat wake, chipped concrete and loose caps often show up too.

We know how stressful it is to watch your yard wash away one tide at a time — and to wonder if the next storm will make it worse. The good news: caught early, most seawalls can be repaired, not replaced.
Why Timing Matters

A Small Repair Today Beats a Big Bill Tomorrow

Florida’s saltwater, tides, and boat wakes make every weak spot worse. Here’s the difference acting now can make.

Repair it now

  • Localized work with minimal disruption to your yard
  • Most repairs finished in 1–2 weeks, many in just days
  • Can add 10–15 years to your seawall’s life
  • A fraction of the cost of a full replacement

Wait and see

  • Voids behind the wall grow with every tide and rain
  • Panels lean further as tie-backs give out
  • Dock, patio, pool deck, and foundation put at risk
  • A repairable wall turns into a full rebuild

Sometimes a $2,000 repair prevents a $25,000 replacement. The sooner we look, the more options you have.

(772) 335-7080
Harbor Bay Marine owner Scott Szafranski with his crew on a seawall job site
40+Years on Florida
waterways
Your Local Seawall Team

You’re Not Talking to a Salesperson. You’re Talking to the Crew.

Harbor Bay Marine Industries is a family-owned marine construction company founded and led by Scott Szafranski. Scott brings over 40 years of hands-on experience on Florida waterways — and he personally oversees every project.

We start with a real on-site inspection, explain what we find in plain language, and recommend what your wall actually needs. No surprises. No unnecessary upsells. From permits to the final cap, our own crews handle the work for consistency and accountability — because this is our community, too.

Owner on every jobScott’s personal attention
Honest answersRepair when repair will do
In-house crewsPermits to final finish
Marine-grade materialsBuilt for saltwater
How We Fix It

We Fix the Cause — Not Just the Crack

A seawall has to let water move in and out as the tide rises and falls. When that flow gets blocked, pressure builds, soil escapes, and the wall starts to fail. Our repairs restore that balance so the problem doesn’t come back.

01

Crack & Seam Sealing

We seal cracks and open seams in the vertical panels and re-seal expansion joints so water and soil stop passing through.

Stops soil loss at the source
02

Void Filling & Soil Stabilization

We fill hidden underground voids behind the wall with environmentally safe polyurethane resin and pressure grouting to firm up the backfill.

Solid ground again — no more sinkholes
03

Jet Filters & Weep Holes

We clear clogged jet filters and weep holes, or install new ones, so water drains properly and pressure stops building behind the wall.

Relieves the pressure that cracks walls
04

Tie-Back Reinforcement

If anchors have corroded or failed, we install new stainless or composite tie-backs to pull the wall back into support.

Stops leaning before it gets worse
05

Cap Repair & Replacement

We repair chipped and cracked caps or replace them with marine-grade concrete to lock the panels together and protect the top of the wall.

Stronger wall, cleaner look
06

Panel Replacement & Rebuilds

When a section is past saving, we replace it with vinyl or composite panels. If the whole wall is done, we can often build the new one right in front of the old.

Less digging, less disruption
Harbor Bay Marine crew sealing seams and injecting resin behind a residential seawall
What You Get

What a Repaired Seawall Gives You Back

It’s not really about concrete and tie-backs. It’s about enjoying your waterfront again without worrying about it.

A Yard You Can Trust

No more sinkholes, soft spots, or dangerous drop-offs near the water. Walk, mow, and let the kids play without second-guessing it.

Your Home & Dock Protected

A stable wall keeps erosion away from your foundation, patio, pool deck, and dock — and protects your property value.

Ready for Hurricane Season

Go into storm season knowing your seawall can handle high tides, heavy rain, and surge instead of hoping it holds.

Money Kept in Your Pocket

Fixing it early costs far less than rebuilding later. We’ll always tell you when a repair is enough.

Zero Runaround

One local team handles the inspection, permits, and repair. You don’t have to chase contractors or paperwork.

Real Peace of Mind

Stop checking the wall after every storm. Get back to enjoying the reason you bought a waterfront home.

How It Works

Getting Your Seawall Fixed Is Easy

Three simple steps. No pressure, no guesswork.

1

Request Your Free Inspection

Fill out the short form or call (772) 335-7080. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours to set a time.

2

Get an Honest Plan

We inspect the cracks, alignment, soil, tie-backs, drainage, and cap — then explain your options clearly, including permits.

3

Enjoy a Solid Waterfront

Our crew completes the repair and cleans up. You get a stable wall, a safe yard, and one less thing to worry about.

Most repairs are completed in 1–2 weeks. Smaller jobs often take just a few days.

Recent Projects

Real Seawall Jobs From Right Here on the Treasure Coast

Every wall is different. That’s why we inspect first and recommend second.

Stabilized seawall behind a Port St. Lucie canal home after void filling and joint sealing
Repair

Port St. Lucie Canal Home

The homeowner noticed small sinkholes behind the seawall. Our inspection found minor backfill loss but stable panels. We filled the voids with pressure grout, resealed the joints, and replaced two tie-backs.

Result: Wall stabilized in four days — no full rebuild needed.
New vinyl seawall with reinforced concrete cap at a Stuart riverfront property
Replacement

Stuart Riverfront Property

This concrete wall had shifted more than 6 inches outward, the rebar was rusted, and the soil behind it was gone. Repair wasn’t the honest answer, so we built a new vinyl seawall with composite tie-backs and a reinforced cap.

Result: Structurally sound, low-maintenance protection for decades.
FAQ

Seawall Repair Questions, Answered

It depends on the length of the wall, the type of damage, and access to the site. Most repairs cost a fraction of a replacement — sometimes a $2,000 repair prevents a $25,000 replacement. Your inspection is free, and you’ll get a clear price before any work begins.

Yes, it’s free and there’s no obligation. We look at your wall, explain what we find in plain language, and give you your options. What you do next is completely up to you.

Minor cracks, small soil voids, clogged weep holes, cap damage, and slight leaning with intact tie-backs can usually be repaired. Deep cracks across several panels, severe leaning, widespread erosion, or failed tie-backs usually mean replacement. We’ll tell you honestly which one your wall needs — and we never push a replacement when a repair will do.

Most repairs take 1–2 weeks, and smaller jobs are often done in a few days. We’ll give you a timeline at your inspection so you know what to expect.

A proper repair can add 10–15 years to your seawall’s life. If your wall is near the end of its lifespan (concrete walls typically last 30–35 years), we’ll let you know so you can decide what makes the most sense long-term.

Many seawall projects need permits from local building departments and environmental agencies. We handle the entire permitting process for you, and all of our work is DEP-compliant.

Yes. Our work is backed by our workmanship guarantee, plus any applicable material warranties. We’ll go over exactly what’s covered for your project before we start.

Call us right away at (772) 335-7080. For after-hours emergencies, you can reach Scott directly at (772) 485-2298. The sooner storm damage is checked, the less it spreads.

We serve Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Sewall’s Point, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Jupiter, Hobe Sound, White City, and all of St. Lucie, Martin, and Indian River Counties.

Seawall Repair Across the Treasure Coast

Port St. LucieStuartSewall’s PointPalm CityJensen BeachFort PierceVero BeachJupiterHobe SoundWhite CitySt. Lucie CountyMartin CountyIndian River County
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Don’t Wait for the Next Storm to Find Out

A quick inspection today can prevent serious damage tomorrow. Let a local, family-owned team with 25+ years of experience tell you exactly what your seawall needs.

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