New Sustainable Living Seawalls and Shoreline Restoration Coming Soon
We’re expanding our services to offer hybrid living seawalls built specifically for the Indian River Lagoon. By pairing structural riprap with native plants like mangroves and marsh grasses, we provide a natural alternative to traditional concrete walls. These systems create important marine habitats and absorb wave energy to stop erosion in its tracks. We take care of the entire environmental permitting process for you, making sure your shoreline is protected, compliant, and looks great.
Living Seawall and Hybrid Replacement in Merritt Island, FL
The Best of Engineering and Nature
A Smarter Way to Protect Your Shoreline
Our living seawall and hybrid replacement systems represent a better way to handle coastal protection. Instead of relying solely on traditional concrete walls, we use a resilient approach that works with the environment rather than against it. We design these systems specifically for the unique conditions of the Indian River Lagoon and the Banana River. In these areas, protecting your land is about more than just a physical barrier; it is about supporting the local ecology. By combining structural reinforcements with native plants, we create a shoreline that actually gets stronger and more self-sustaining as it matures.
How the System Works
Built Strong and Grown Stronger
These hybrid structures offer the immediate protection of a low-profile rock or riprap base along with the long-term stability of native vegetation. We use materials like bagged oyster shells and graded stone to build a foundation that absorbs wave energy instead of just reflecting it back into the water. Once the base is set, we plant native species like saltmarsh cordgrass and bulrush in the specific tidal zones where they thrive. These plants grow deep root systems that hold your soil in place, while coir logs and erosion fabrics protect the bank during the first few growing seasons.
Is This Right for Your Land?
Long-Term Value for Your Property
A living seawall does more than just stop erosion. It turns your property edge into a healthy habitat for crabs and small fish, making your shoreline a productive part of the Florida coastal system. This approach also keeps the water clearer by preventing fine soil from washing away. These systems are an ideal choice for properties with low to moderate wave action and gentle slopes. Once the plants are established, these living barriers usually require much less maintenance than old-fashioned timber or concrete walls because they do not crack or rot over time.
Our Professional Process
Handling the Permits and Planning
Every successful restoration starts with a real look at your property. We evaluate your tidal ranges, soil type, and the slope of your land to get the design right. Because these projects happen in sensitive areas, dealing with the paperwork is a big part of the job. We manage the entire permitting process for you, working directly with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and local city officials. We make sure your project follows every state and county rule while still preserving the natural look and character of the Space Coast.
Protecting Your Shoreline Naturally
Strong shorelines that work with nature, not against it
At Precision Docks & Seawalls, we build hybrid systems that offer a smart alternative to traditional concrete or wood walls. We combine structural strength with the natural beauty of the Space Coast by using things like riprap, oyster beds, and native grasses. The result is a tough, self-sustaining barrier that protects your property while looking like it belongs there.
Stopping Erosion for Good
Better Wave Absorption
Flat concrete walls just bounce wave energy back, which causes turbulence and murky water. Our hybrid systems use stones and plants to soak up that impact. This keeps the water clear and prevents the 'scouring' that often damages neighboring properties.
Supporting Local Wildlife
By using oyster shells and native cordgrass, our living shorelines create a home for local fish and crabs. This approach restores the natural coastal environment and helps the overall health of our local waterways over time.
