Crocker Marine Services designs, builds, and repairs docks, seawalls, and boat lifts in Placida, Florida, in Charlotte County. Placida sits on Gasparilla Sound directly across from Boca Grande, and serves as the mainland gateway to Gasparilla Island — most boats and materials headed to Boca Grande pass through here first, and the sound itself offers protected water with harbor access nearby.
Marine construction services in Placida
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
Gasparilla Sound frontage is more protected than the open Gulf side of Boca Grande, which shapes a calmer dock design. We build new docks and handle repair, replacement, accessories, and canopies and shade covers.
Seawalls
Sound-front seawalls in Placida carry a mix of concrete and vinyl, aging 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 vessel and sound depth. Repair covers cables, motors, bunks, and controls.
Dredging
Slips and canal ends near Placida Harbor can shoal. 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 Placida
Marine construction in Placida is permitted through Charlotte 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.
- Mainland gateway to Boca Grande. Placida is where the toll causeway to Gasparilla Island begins, and it functions as a staging point for materials and access.
- Protected sound water. Gasparilla Sound frontage is calmer than the Gulf side of the barrier island.
- Manatee zones. Slow-speed protections cover much of the sound.
- Working harbor character. Placida Harbor has long served as a commercial fishing and marina hub, which means dock and seawall work here often has to coordinate around active commercial traffic, not just recreational boats.
Why Placida 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.
Placida marine construction FAQ
Is Placida the same as Boca Grande?
No — Placida is the mainland community across Gasparilla Sound, and the causeway to Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island begins here.
Who permits dock and seawall work in Placida?
Charlotte County, since Placida is unincorporated, plus FDEP and the Army Corps for in-water work.
Is Gasparilla Sound calmer than the Gulf side of Boca Grande?
Yes, generally — the sound is more protected than the open Gulf.
Do you serve both Placida and Boca Grande?
Yes, including projects on Gasparilla Island reached via the causeway. Request a free estimate or call (239) 841-9674.
Is Placida Harbor a working harbor?
Yes — it has a long history as a commercial fishing hub, so waterfront projects nearby sometimes need to account for active commercial boat traffic during construction.
