Regional waterfront construction leader launches proactive inspection initiative to help protect homes, marinas, and coastal communities before storms arrive
FORT MYERS, Fla. — As Southwest Florida continues to rebuild, strengthen, and prepare for future storms, Crocker Marine Services is encouraging waterfront property owners to take action early ahead of the 2026 hurricane season through professional marine and waterfront inspections designed to help protect homes, families, and coastal investments.
For years, Crocker Marine Services has been at the forefront of rebuilding Southwest Florida’s waterfront communities — restoring seawalls, rebuilding docks and marinas, replacing boat lifts, dredging waterways, and helping families recover after devastating hurricanes. Now, the company is taking a proactive approach to storm preparedness by helping property owners document and evaluate their waterfront structures before severe weather strikes.
Available through https://crockermarine.com/marine-inspections/, the company’s waterfront inspection program is designed to assess seawalls, docks, pilings, boat lifts, and other marine structures while establishing detailed pre-storm documentation that can help property owners better understand the condition of their waterfront assets before hurricane season intensifies.
As part of the initiative, Crocker Marine Services is also committing to return to inspected properties after a major storm event at no additional charge to review post-storm conditions and help customers compare before-and-after impacts.
For company leadership, the program reflects a deeper commitment to the communities they serve.
“Southwest Florida is home to us,” said Joshua Pleasent, CEO of Crocker Marine Services. “We’ve stood alongside homeowners, HOAs, marinas, and coastal communities through some of the toughest storms our region has experienced. We understand how stressful hurricane season can be for waterfront property owners, and we want people to know they have a trusted partner before, during, and after the storm.”
From Sarasota to Marco Island, Crocker Marine Services has become one of the region’s leading names in waterfront construction by combining large-scale expertise with a customer-first approach rooted in integrity, communication, and long-term community relationships.
The company has completed major marina developments, HOA waterfront projects, residential seawalls and docks, dredging operations, and critical coastal recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian and other major storm events throughout Southwest Florida.
“After hurricanes, we’ve seen firsthand how much damage can happen in a matter of hours,” said Clayton Crocker, founder and COO of Crocker Marine Services. “But we’ve also seen the strength of our communities coming together to rebuild. This initiative is about helping people prepare ahead of time, protecting what they’ve worked hard for, and giving them confidence that they’re not navigating hurricane season alone.”
According to the company, the inspections are intended to help identify structural vulnerabilities early, create valuable condition records before storms occur, and provide property owners with expert insight into the overall condition and readiness of their waterfront structures.
The service is available for private waterfront homes, marina facilities, homeowner associations, and commercial waterfront properties across Southwest Florida.
While widely recognized for seawalls, docks, boat lifts, dredging, marina construction, and marine inspections, Crocker Marine Services says its mission goes beyond construction. The company views waterfront protection, coastal resilience, and community stewardship as critical parts of preserving the Southwest Florida lifestyle and helping waterfront communities remain strong for generations to come.
As hurricane experts continue emphasizing the importance of early storm preparation, Crocker Marine Services encourages waterfront property owners not to wait until a storm is approaching to assess the condition of their marine infrastructure.
Additional information about the inspection initiative is available at:
https://crockermarine.com/marine-inspections/
Media Contact:
Howard Schram | Marketing Director
Crocker Marine Services
2101 McGregor Blvd #201, Fort Myers, Fl 33901
Phone: (239) 841-9674
Email: [email protected]
About Crocker Marine Services
Crocker Marine Services is Southwest Florida's premier marine construction specialist, delivering seawalls, docks, boat lifts, dredging, marina construction, and comprehensive waterfront inspections. Founded by Clayton Crocker, the company is built on three foundational pillars - guided by faith, driven by integrity, and committed to excellence - and is recognized for its quality craftsmanship, industry-leading True Price Guarantee, and large-scale waterfront expertise. Serving communities from Sarasota to Marco Island, Crocker Marine Services is dedicated to protecting property values, strengthening coastal infrastructure, and elevating the waterfront lifestyle across the region.
This release was published on openPR 05-18-2026
Press release from: Crocker Marine Services | Industry, Real Estate & Construction
