The cap ties the wall together and sets its height. Cracked or spalling caps let water in, corrode reinforcing steel and weaken the entire system.
Cap raising is increasingly common in Fort Lauderdale as property owners address king tide overtopping and the city's elevation requirements.
Signs you may need seawall cap repair
- Spalling or chunks missing from the cap
- Exposed or rusting rebar
- Hairline to wide cracks along the cap
- Water overtopping during king tides
- Cap separating from panels
- Uneven cap height along the frontage
How the work typically goes
- Step 1
Evaluate
Check cap integrity, rebar condition and current elevation.
- Step 2
Repair or raise
Patch and restore, or remove and re-pour at a higher elevation where appropriate.
- Step 3
Seal
Protect against saltwater intrusion to extend service life.
Where we take requests
Seawall Cap Repair requests are welcome across Fort Lauderdale waterfront, including Las Olas Isles, Coral Ridge, Rio Vista, Harbor Beach, Nurmi Isles, Seven Isles, Sunrise Key, Lauderdale Harbors and properties along the New River, Middle River and Intracoastal Waterway.
View service areasSeawall Cap Repair FAQs
Can raising my seawall cap help with king tides?
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Raising the cap can reduce overtopping during king tides. Whether a cap extension is feasible depends on the structural condition of the existing wall.
Why is my seawall cap cracking?
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Common causes include rebar corrosion from saltwater, wall movement, settlement and age.