Erosion attacks seawalls from both sides. Wake scour and current strip material from the toe on the water side, while tidal flow through joints pulls soil from the land side.
Repairing erosion means rebuilding lost material and protecting it: toe protection, rip rap, filter fabric, joint sealing and drainage fixes.
Signs you may need seawall erosion repair
- Berm washouts after storms
- Exposed toe at low tide
- Holes or tunnels behind the cap
- Muddy water along the wall after tides
- Landscaping sinking near the water
- Visible gaps at panel joints
How the work typically goes
- Step 1
Find the path
Determine whether erosion is coming from the toe, joints, drainage or all three.
- Step 2
Rebuild
Replace lost soil, fill voids and seal pathways.
- Step 3
Protect
Add toe protection or rip rap where wake and current keep scouring.
Where we take requests
Seawall Erosion 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 Erosion Repair FAQs
What is wake scour?
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Wake scour is erosion at the base of a seawall caused by waves from passing boats. On busy waterways like the New River and Intracoastal it can steadily remove supporting material from the toe.
Is erosion behind a seawall dangerous?
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It can be. Voids can collapse suddenly into sinkholes, and lost support can lead to wall lean or failure.