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Engineering-Led Construction for Lehigh Acres

Construction Company Lehigh Acres FL

Inland Southwest Florida presents unique geotechnical challenges, from high seasonal water tables to sandy limestone soils that require specialized drainage and foundation stabilization. We build and protect structures against soil shifting and heavy subtropical rainfall.

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01 Structural Engineering & Repairs 02 Custom Pools 03 Flood Barriers 04 Marine Construction 05 Concrete 06 Accessory Dwelling Units ❯

Building on Saturated Sands and Limestone

Lehigh Acres sits atop ancient limestone formations covered by sandy soil. While this soil drains well under normal conditions, the region's 55+ inches of annual rainfall and naturally high water table create a volatile geotechnical environment.

  • The Problem: During the wet season, the saturated ground shifts and settles. This causes severe soil washout, slab undermining, and immense hydrostatic pressure on subsurface structures like pools and foundations.
  • The Solution: We implement engineered fill, such as crushed stone bases, proper compaction, and deep foundation stabilization to ensure long-term structural integrity in high-moisture inland conditions.
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Foundation Repair & Soil Stabilization

Structural Engineering Lehigh Acres

The sandy soil in Lehigh Acres is highly susceptible to erosion from heavy rains, leading to voids under foundations and driveways.

  1. 01 Diagnosis We assess structures for signs of settlement, such as stair-step cracking in block walls and hollow-sounding slab floors.
  2. 02 The Solution For undermined slabs, we utilize high-density polyurethane foam injection to fill voids, stabilize the loose sandy soil, and lift the concrete back to level without excavation. For deeper settlement, we install helical piles to anchor into the competent limestone strata below.
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01 Bxpose Pool Construction We were brought in for one thing: make sure this... Read More 02 Retroactive Permitting and Structural Remediation After every Sunday service, the congregation had nowhere to go.... Read More 03 Victory Church Concrete Pour After every Sunday service, the congregation had nowhere to go.... Read More
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Concrete Engineered for Heavy Rainfall

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In a climate that averages heavy seasonal rain, proper concrete placement and drainage are critical.

  1. 01 Subgrade Preparation We utilize self-compacting aggregates like #57 stone and crusher run to build a stable, fast-draining base before any concrete is poured.
  2. 02 Slab-on-Grade Expertise By ensuring 95% to 98% relative density during compaction and integrating proper drainage slopes, we prevent water from pooling around the foundation and causing the subgrade to wash out over time.
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Freshwater Canal Seawalls & Retaining Walls

Marine Construction Lehigh Acres

Lehigh Acres features an extensive network of freshwater canals, such as the Able Canal system, that require robust shoreline protection to prevent property erosion.

  1. 01 Erosion Control We construct and repair seawalls and retaining walls designed specifically to handle the hydrostatic pressure from upland soil saturation during the wet season.
  2. 02 Seawall Stabilization We seal failing seawalls and fill voids behind the wall using hydrophobic polyurethane foam injection, preventing the sandy soil from washing into the canal and preserving the structural integrity of the wall.
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Pools & High Water Tables

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Building a pool in Lehigh Acres requires managing the area's notoriously high groundwater levels, governed by the Lee County Well Code.

  1. 01 Hydrostatic Relief The high water table creates severe upward pressure. We install engineered drainage, sump lines, and hydrostatic relief valves in every pool to prevent the shell from floating or popping out of the ground when emptied.
  2. 02 Controlled Backfill We use crushed stone instead of excavated sandy dirt for backfill to ensure proper drainage and prevent the pool deck from settling and cracking.
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Heavy Rainfall & Inland Flooding Solutions

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During the intense summer wet season, Lehigh Acres' flat topography and easily saturated soils can lead to rapid sheet-flow flooding and the overflowing of local freshwater canal systems.

  1. 01 Property Defense We install permanent and deployable flood barrier systems to protect your home's entryways, lanais, and garages from rising water when heavy subtropical rains overwhelm the local drainage infrastructure.
  2. 02 Watertight Reliability Stop relying on inefficient sandbags. Our custom-engineered barriers provide a reliable, watertight seal against pooling water and flash floods, securing your ground-floor living spaces from costly inland water damage.
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Accessory dwelling units

Add an ADU to your Lehigh Acres property

Florida Statute 163.31771 lets homeowners add a permitted second unit, a separate kitchen, bath, and living space, on a single-family lot. We design and build them, engineered to code and blended into your existing home.

It works as rental income, a place for family, or a short-term rental, and it adds long-term value to the property.

  1. 01 Starts at $225 per square foot A 750 sq ft minimum, with a typical 700 to 750 sq ft unit running around $150,000 with good finishes.
  2. 02 One unit, many uses Rent it for extra income, keep an aging parent close, give an adult child their own space, or run it as a short-term rental.
  3. 03 Engineered design-build We design the ADU to your lot and setbacks and build it, or hand you the engineered plans to build with your own contractor.
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Very impressed with the structural expertise. The engineers were thorough, and the repair crew executed the plan perfectly.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my foundation settling in Lehigh Acres?

Heavy seasonal rainfall often washes out the sandy soil beneath concrete slabs, creating voids that cause the foundation to settle and crack.

Do I need a seawall on a freshwater canal?

Yes. While you do not face saltwater corrosion, a seawall or retaining wall is essential to prevent your property's soil from eroding into the canal during heavy rain events.

Can the high water table damage my pool?

Yes. If a pool is drained for maintenance without an active hydrostatic relief valve, the pressure from the surrounding groundwater can actually lift the empty pool shell out of the ground.