Pre-Purchase Inspections
Comprehensive seawall evaluation for real estate buyers. Know the true condition and remaining service life before you close on a waterfront property.
Seawall Inspections
Certified seawall inspections with detailed written reports for pre-purchase evaluations, annual checkups, post-storm assessments, and insurance documentation.
Seawall Inspection
Know Exactly What You're Dealing With
Most seawall problems hide until they become expensive. An inspection tells you what's actually going on before it fails.
We do seawall inspections across Broward and Palm Beach counties. Our licensed contractors check every component from cap to toe, above and below the waterline, then give you a written report with photos and repair recommendations. Buying a waterfront property, checking storm damage, or just maintaining what you have, an inspection gives you the facts.
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Inspection Types
Seawall Inspection Services
Structural Assessments
Engineering-level evaluation of wall deflection, panel integrity, cap condition, tie-back status, and soil conditions behind the wall.
Post-Storm Assessments
Rapid-response inspections after hurricanes and tropical storms to document damage, assess safety, and provide insurance-ready reports.
Annual Maintenance Inspections
Proactive yearly checkups to catch deterioration early, before small issues become expensive structural failures.
Insurance Documentation
Detailed inspection reports with photographs, measurements, and professional findings formatted for insurance claims and adjusters.
Below-Waterline Evaluation
Assessment of submerged seawall components, toe conditions, and scour patterns that are invisible from above the surface but critical to structural stability.
When to Inspect
When Should You Schedule a Seawall Inspection?
Don't wait for visible failure. These situations call for a professional seawall inspection immediately.
- You are buying a waterfront property and need to verify seawall condition before closing
- A hurricane or major storm recently passed and you want to confirm the wall is still structurally sound
- You notice new cracks, leaning, or soil loss that wasn't there before
- Your insurance company or lender is requiring a seawall inspection report
- You are planning dock or boat lift installation and need to verify the wall can handle the load
Our Process
How a Seawall Inspection Works
01
Schedule
Contact us to book your inspection. Most inspections are scheduled within 3 to 5 business days, with expedited options for real estate closings or storm damage.
02
Inspect
Our certified inspector evaluates every component, including panels, cap, tie-backs, joints, drainage, and soil conditions, above and below the waterline.
03
Document
We photograph, measure deflection, and record all findings with GPS-tagged locations and detailed notes for every component.
04
Report
You receive a comprehensive written report with photos, severity ratings, remaining service life estimates, and prioritized repair recommendations within 48 hours.
05
Consult
We walk you through the findings, answer questions, and help you build a prioritized action plan, with no obligation to use us for any repairs.
FAQ
Seawall Inspection Questions & Answers
Our seawall inspection covers the full length of your wall above and below the waterline: panel condition (cracks, spalling, bowing, panel loss), cap integrity (cracking, displacement, water infiltration), tie-back and deadman anchor condition, joint and weep hole status, soil conditions and signs of erosion or voids behind the wall, overall deflection measurement, and drainage assessment. You receive a detailed written report with photographs and findings for every component.
A typical residential seawall inspection takes 1 to 3 hours depending on the length of the wall and access conditions. You'll receive your written report within 48 hours. For time-sensitive situations like real estate closings, we offer same-day expedited reports.
Absolutely. Seawall repairs and replacement are among the most expensive items a waterfront property owner can face, often $50,000 to $200,000 or more. A general home inspector typically has no marine construction expertise and will not identify seawall defects accurately. Our pre-purchase inspection gives you an expert assessment with documented findings you can use for price negotiations, repair credits, or walk-away decisions.
We recommend a professional seawall inspection every 1 to 2 years for most South Florida waterfront properties. Walls older than 20 years, those in high-exposure Intracoastal or ocean-adjacent locations, or those showing any visible signs of deterioration should be inspected annually. Early detection consistently saves property owners significant money versus discovering problems after failure occurs.
Yes. Our inspection reports are formatted specifically to support insurance claims, with professional findings, photographic documentation, severity ratings, and estimated repair costs. They are regularly accepted by insurance adjusters and have helped property owners recover substantially higher claim amounts than undocumented submissions. We can also provide supplemental documentation if your adjuster requires additional information.