Crocker Marine Services serves Lehigh Acres, Florida, in Lee County. Lehigh Acres is largely inland, without the canal and seawall inventory of Cape Coral or the coastal cities — most waterfront work here is on the community's freshwater lakes rather than saltwater canals. We scope every Lehigh Acres project around that reality rather than treating it like a coastal market.
Marine construction services in Lehigh Acres
Crocker Marine handles freshwater dock and lift work for Lehigh Acres properties on lakes and ponds. See the full range of services we provide across Southwest Florida.
Docks
Lake-front docks in Lehigh Acres are typically smaller-scale than a saltwater canal dock, built for calm freshwater rather than tide and current. We build new docks and handle repair, replacement, and accessories.
Boat lifts
We install and service boat lifts sized for lake conditions rather than saltwater canals. Repair covers cables, motors, bunks, and controls.
Seawalls and shoreline
Where a lake-front lot has a seawall or bulkhead, we provide repair, maintenance, and replacement — though many Lehigh Acres properties use a natural shoreline instead of a hard wall.
Marine inspections
Our marine inspections give buyers and sellers a written condition report on a dock, seawall, or lift before closing.
Permits and local conditions in Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres is unincorporated, so marine construction is permitted through Lee County. Because most of the area's water bodies are freshwater lakes rather than state waters connected to the Gulf, in-water permitting is typically simpler here than on a saltwater canal — though any lake connected to a regional drainage system can still involve county water-management review.
- Mostly freshwater, mostly lakes. Lehigh Acres does not have the canal network of the coastal cities; waterfront work centers on community lakes and ponds.
- Simpler permitting, usually. Freshwater lake work generally avoids the FDEP/Army Corps review that saltwater canal work requires, though it varies by lake.
- Smaller-scale projects. Most docks and lifts here are sized for recreational lake use rather than Gulf-access boating.
Why Lehigh Acres 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.
Lehigh Acres marine construction FAQ
Do you build docks on freshwater lakes in Lehigh Acres?
Yes — most of our Lehigh Acres work is lake-front docks and lifts rather than saltwater canal projects.
Who permits dock work in Lehigh Acres?
Lee County, since Lehigh Acres is unincorporated. State and federal permitting generally doesn't apply on a private freshwater lake, though it can depend on the specific water body.
Is every Lehigh Acres property on the water?
No — most of the community is inland with no direct waterfront. We serve the properties that do sit on a lake or pond.
Do you install boat lifts for lake use?
Yes, sized for lake rather than saltwater conditions. Request a free estimate or call (239) 841-9674.