Crocker Marine Services designs, builds, and repairs docks, seawalls, and boat lifts on Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on Estero Island in Lee County. Hurricane Ian's eyewall crossed almost directly over Fort Myers Beach in September 2022, and the town's waterfront — Gulf-front, Matanzas Pass, and the calmer back-bay canals near Estero Bay — is still in the middle of a major rebuild. We've done a substantial amount of that recovery work.
Marine construction services on Fort Myers Beach
Crocker Marine is a full-service marine contractor with hands-on experience in the town's post-Ian rebuild. See the full range of services or browse completed projects across Southwest Florida.
Docks
Back-bay canal docks are calmer than Gulf- or pass-facing sites, which see real wave and current exposure. We build new docks and handle repair, replacement, accessories, and canopies and shade covers.
Seawalls
A large share of Fort Myers Beach's seawalls need attention after Ian's surge, and rebuilding to current code is standard now. We install and replace concrete and vinyl seawalls 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 for the current and depth of Matanzas Pass or the calmer back-bay canals. Repair covers cables, motors, bunks, and controls.
Dredging
Back-bay canals and slips near Estero Bay can shoal. Our residential dredging restores permitted depth, permitting handled.
Marine inspections
With so much post-storm rebuilding underway, a documented marine inspection matters here for buyers, sellers, and insurers — condition, remaining service life, and needed repairs, in writing.
Permits and local conditions on Fort Myers Beach
Marine construction on Fort Myers Beach is permitted through the Town of Fort Myers Beach, with Lee County, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also involved for work below the mean high-water line.
- Hurricane Ian. The 2022 storm's eyewall crossed the town directly; most of the current dock and seawall work here is storm rebuild, to updated code.
- Gulf vs. back-bay. Gulf-front and pass-facing sites take real wave and current exposure; back-bay canals near Estero Bay are calmer.
- Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. The preserve borders the back-bay side and its seagrass and mangrove protections factor into permitting there.
- Manatee zones. Slow-speed protections cover Matanzas Pass and the back bay.
Why Fort Myers Beach 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.
- Storm-rebuild experience. More than 60 years of combined experience and a showroom at 2101 McGregor Blvd in Fort Myers, with substantial post-Ian rebuild work on the beach.
- Warranties. A 15-year seawall warranty and a 1-year dock warranty.
Fort Myers Beach marine construction FAQ
Can you rebuild a dock or seawall damaged by Hurricane Ian?
Yes — that's a large share of our current work on Fort Myers Beach. A marine inspection establishes the damage and what the rebuild needs to meet current code.
Who permits dock and seawall work on Fort Myers Beach?
The Town of Fort Myers Beach, plus Lee County, FDEP, and the Army Corps for in-water work.
Is a back-bay canal calmer than a Gulf-front site?
Yes, generally — back-bay canals near Estero Bay see much less wave and current exposure than Gulf-front or Matanzas Pass-facing property.
Do Estero Bay's protections affect construction on the back-bay side?
Yes — the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve's seagrass and mangrove rules factor into permitting there.
How quickly can you start after storm damage?
We prioritize storm-damage assessments and can typically get an inspection scheduled quickly. Request a free estimate or call (239) 841-9674.
Nearby service areas
Fort Myers · Sanibel · Bonita Springs · Estero · Cape Coral
