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Seawall and bulkhead guides.
Start with your question.

Short, sourced guides for Gulf Shores and the south Baldwin shores. Pick the one closest to your problem.

Assess & repair

GUIDE 01

Seawall inspection

What to photograph, write down and bring up with an inspector.

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GUIDE 02

Repair or replace

Compare your choices before you settle on a repair method.

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GUIDE 03

Foam injection: uses & limits

See what foam injection can fill in and where other repairs may still be needed.

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GUIDE 04

All seawall services

Start from what you see at the wall and find the right guide.

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GUIDE 05

Seawall replacement

New bulkhead planning: materials, permits and scope.

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GUIDE 06

Cap & panel repair

Cracked caps, open joints and rust stains.

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GUIDE 07

Sinkholes & soil loss

Stop the leak behind the wall before backfilling.

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GUIDE 08

Tiebacks & anchors

A leaning wall usually means the anchors need a look.

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GUIDE 09

Docks & boat lifts

Piers, lifts and the wall they tie into.

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GUIDE 10

Riprap & shoreline

Rock toe protection, revetments and softer edges.

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Protect your waterfront

GUIDE 01

After a storm

Collect photos and papers so you can plan repairs once the storm passes.

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GUIDE 02

Seawall insurance

Questions for your insurer and the records worth keeping.

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GUIDE 03

Living shorelines

Look at natural shoreline choices for your lot.

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GUIDE 04

Gulf-front armoring

Beach lots, dunes and the Coastal Construction Line on West and East Beach.

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GUIDE 05

Flood zones & elevation

VE and AE zones, base flood elevation and what they mean for wall work.

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GUIDE 06

Bulkhead materials

Vinyl, concrete, steel, timber or rock, compared for salt water.

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GUIDE 07

Seawall terms explained

Plain meanings for the words on bids, permits and surveys.

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Plan the work

GUIDE 01

Costs

How seawall prices work and what a budget needs to cover.

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GUIDE 02

Permits

Which permit office handles your lot, and what to ask it.

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GUIDE 03

Verify a contractor

Look up licenses and insurance and see what a price really covers.

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GUIDE 04

Baldwin County

County permits, flood maps and parcel records for Fort Morgan, Bon Secour and the river shores.

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Start here

Start with the question you have
GuideQuestion it answers
Repair or replace
Does my wall need a repair or a new bulkhead?
Costs
What does a bulkhead cost per foot?
Permits
Which offices approve the work?
Storms
What have past storms done to walls here?
Insurance
What does insurance cover and not cover?
Living shorelines
When does a softer shoreline fit?
Verify a contractor
How do I check a license?
Gulf-front armoring
What limits apply on the Gulf beach?
Materials
Vinyl, steel, concrete or timber?
Glossary
What do the permit and bid terms mean?
Flood zones
How do flood maps touch my wall?

Where to find property records

Most bulkhead questions begin with a parcel. These public records help.

Property maps on these sites are made for tax use, so do not rely on them for a boundary. Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner

Agency records you can search

Alabama residents have a right to inspect and copy public records of the state, except as law provides. Alabama Open Records Act

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  1. Search For Property - AssuranceWeb Property (Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner)Source reviewed 2026-10-31
  2. Recording | Baldwin County Probate OfficeSource reviewed 2026-10-31
  3. Search Permits, Reports, Certificates of Occupancy, & Elevation Certificates | Baldwin County Building DepartmentSource reviewed 2026-10-31
  4. SB270 Enrolled (2024 Regular Session), enacted as Act 2024-278, amending Code of Alabama Sections 36-12-40 and 36-12-41 and adding 36-12-43 to 36-12-46Source reviewed 2026-10-31
  5. eFile: MainSource reviewed 2026-10-31
  6. Mobile District > Missions > Regulatory > Public NoticesSource reviewed 2026-10-31

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Tell us where your property is and what your seawall or dock needs.

Built on Gulf Shores and Baldwin County permit rules, Alabama coastal law, public bids and storm records.

Plan your project(251) 850-8500
Plan your project(251) 850-8500