Crocker Marine Services designs, builds, and repairs docks, seawalls, and boat lifts in St. James City, Florida, at the southern tip of Pine Island in unincorporated Lee County. St. James City faces Pine Island Sound and San Carlos Bay, with canal-front lots cut into the southern point and closer, more direct access toward Sanibel, Captiva, and the Gulf than most of the rest of the island.
Marine construction services in St. James City
Crocker Marine is a full-service marine contractor — docks, seawalls, boat lifts, dredging, and inspections, in-house. See the full range of services or browse completed projects across Southwest Florida.
Docks
St. James City has more canal-front lots than most of Pine Island, so dock projects here often look more like a mainland canal community than the sound-facing north end. We build new docks and handle repair, replacement, accessories, and canopies and shade covers.
Seawalls
The canal network at the southern tip carries concrete and vinyl seawalls that age like any Gulf Coast wall. We install and replace both and keep sound walls going with repair and maintenance before a replacement or new wall.
Boat lifts
We install and service boat lifts from Coastal Boat Lifts in Fort Myers, sized to the canal and the vessel. Repair covers cables, motors, bunks, and controls.
Dredging
Canal ends here can shoal like anywhere else in the region. Our residential dredging restores permitted depth, permitting handled.
Marine inspections
Our marine inspections give buyers, sellers, and insurers a written condition report on the dock, seawall, and lift.
Permits and local conditions in St. James City
Marine construction in St. James City is permitted through Lee County, since the community is unincorporated, along with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for work below the mean high-water line.
- More canal-front lots. The southern tip of Pine Island has a denser canal network than the rest of the island, closer in character to a mainland canal community.
- Closer to open access. St. James City sits nearer Pine Island Sound and San Carlos Bay, giving more direct routes toward Sanibel, Captiva, and the Gulf.
- Shallow flats nearby. Even with more canals, the surrounding sound is largely shallow and depth is checked before any project.
- Manatee zones. Slow-speed protections cover the sound and bay.
Why St. James City homeowners choose Crocker Marine
- True Price Guarantee. The quoted price is the price you pay — no change orders, excluding rock excavation, client-requested changes, or specialty permitting.
- Licensed and insured. Florida certified building contractor CBC1266139, with $2 million in insurance coverage.
- Regional reach. More than 60 years of combined experience and a showroom at 2101 McGregor Blvd in Fort Myers.
- Warranties. A 15-year seawall warranty and a 1-year dock warranty.
St. James City marine construction FAQ
Does St. James City have more canals than the rest of Pine Island?
Yes — the southern tip has a denser canal network, so it looks more like a mainland canal community than the sound-facing north end of the island.
Who permits dock and seawall work in St. James City?
Lee County, since St. James City is unincorporated, plus FDEP and the Army Corps for in-water work.
Is access to the Gulf more direct from St. James City?
Generally, yes — the southern tip sits closer to Pine Island Sound and San Carlos Bay, with more direct routes toward Sanibel and Captiva.
How deep are the canals here?
It varies by canal. We check depth at mean low water before designing any dock or lift.
Do you also work in Bokeelia and Matlacha?
Yes — we cover all of Pine Island. Request a free estimate or call (239) 841-9674.
Nearby service areas
Pine Island · Bokeelia · Sanibel · Cape Coral