Crocker Marine Services serves Port Richey, Florida, in Pasco County — north of our core Southwest Florida service area, along the Pithlachascotee River (known locally as the Cotee River) where it reaches the Gulf. This stretch of the Pasco County coast is shallow and spring-influenced, with manatee protection zones common along the waterway, both of which factor into dock and lift design here. We take on Port Richey projects on a case-by-case basis given the distance from our Fort Myers base, and confirm scheduling up front.
Marine construction services in Port Richey
Crocker Marine provides docks, seawalls, boat lifts, dredging, and inspections for Port Richey waterfront properties. See the full range of services we provide across our service area.
Docks
Cotee River docks see tidal current and, near the Gulf, more open-water exposure than an inland canal. The river's shallow, spring-fed stretches mean depth at low tide is worth checking carefully before finalizing dock length or lift placement. We build new docks and handle repair and replacement.
Seawalls
River-front seawalls in Port Richey carry a mix of concrete and vinyl. We provide repair, maintenance, replacement, and new installation.
Boat lifts and dredging
We install and service boat lifts and provide residential dredging where the river has shoaled, 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 Port Richey
Marine construction in Port Richey is permitted through the City of Port Richey or Pasco County, depending on the property, along with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for work below the mean high-water line.
- Different county system. Port Richey is in Pasco County, outside our core Lee/Charlotte/Collier/Sarasota/Manatee service area, so permitting contacts and local requirements differ from our usual markets.
- Cotee River tidal conditions. The river is tidal down to the Gulf, with shallow stretches that affect dredging need.
- Manatee zones. This stretch of the Pasco County coast carries slow-speed manatee protections that factor into dredging and in-water construction timing.
- Travel distance. Port Richey is roughly two hours from our Fort Myers base, which we factor into scheduling.
Why Port Richey 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.
- Experienced team. More than 60 years of combined experience, based at 2101 McGregor Blvd in Fort Myers.
- Warranties. A 15-year seawall warranty and a 1-year dock warranty.
Port Richey marine construction FAQ
Do you regularly work this far from Fort Myers?
Port Richey is outside our core service area, so we take projects here case-by-case and confirm scheduling and travel logistics up front.
Who permits dock and seawall work in Port Richey?
The City of Port Richey or Pasco County, depending on the property, plus FDEP and the Army Corps for in-water work.
Is the Cotee River tidal?
Yes, down to the Gulf, with shallow stretches that can require dredging, especially further from the main channel.
Are there manatee protections I should know about?
Yes — this part of the Pasco County coast has slow-speed manatee zones, and any dredging or in-water work is scoped around those protections.
How do I get a quote for a Port Richey project?
Request a free estimate or call (239) 841-9674, and we'll confirm scope and scheduling.
