What Our Customers Say

Sent an email for a quote to 4 different companies that repair / replace sea walls. Rick emailed me back in under an hour and saw him the next day. He gave me spectacular information on my sea wall and its construction warning signs. It was a pleasure to speak to him and get his professional experience and perspective.

Rick and crew showed up during a very trying time when our bulkhead contractor, having demolished our existing bulkhead, proceeded to go bankrupt. We were left stranded with no warning and no protection from erosion to our yard.

Rick's crew immediately went to work stabilizing the shoreline.

They went above and beyond to work with our previously approved permit and engineering and even used the already purchased vinyl sheeting onsite. We did not feel any stress during the build, the crew showed up every morning on time, and kept the site clean and organized. They actually worked and did not stand around half the day drinking pop and playing with their phone. The price was competitive, the workmanship was excellent, and the billing was always fair and honest - we never felt over exposed. Rick takes a lot of pride in his work and wants his customers to be just as happy. This is our fourth bulkhead and you will not find a better contractor.

Rick and his team were outstanding in our bulkhead repair. We had another company do a full bulkhead replacement in 2020. The bulkhead failed within months and had to be replaced (again). Same company performed the second replacement, and didn't construct an appropriate anchor/ tie back system, which caused movement in the wall. I hired Rick and his team to come in and repair the existing bulkhead. They created an anchor system that will hold the bulkhead in place well beyond the lifespan of the vinyl pilings they are anchoring. Rick was professional, fair, and his team was very respectful of our property. I give Rick and Barefoot Marine Construction our highest recommendation.

When we found a broken bulkhead tieback rod, we were relieved to discover Barefoot Marine, a trusted name in marine construction and bulkhead repair. Rick quickly visited our property and recommended installing new stainless steel tieback rods alongside the old ones, paired with an updated anchor system. This smart, cost-effective solution was less invasive and preserved our seawall’s integrity, adding years to its lifespan. Despite their busy schedule with larger marine projects, Rick kindly worked our bulkhead repair into their timeline. The team’s professionalism, quick response, and solid workmanship shone through, delivering an affordable fix that enhanced the look of our waterfront property. We’re grateful for Barefoot Marine’s reliable service and highly recommend them for seawall repairs, tieback rod replacements, or any marine construction needs. Their quality work and customer care make them a top choice!

We just completed a total rebuild of our 300’+ Dock, with Barefoot Marine. They did an outstanding job, and it looks spectacular. The crew made an effort to avoid any turf damage, and every day laid down boards across the lawn, and picked them up each evening. Rick is extremely professional and corrects things if there are any hiccups during construction, excellent to work with. I would recommend this marine construction company without hesitation.

Cathy from Mandarin

As part of a rebuild project on our lot in Jax Beach, we needed to build a new Bulkhead as we back to Lake Duval. After talking with several parties, we selected Rick and his company, Barefoot Marine. They were not the low bidder, but Rick worked with me on a price that was mutually beneficial. While it took awhile to get started, mainly due to permitting issues with the City of Jacksonville Beach, once started the job was completed on time and one the budget we agreed and contracted for. The original plan was to build in front of the old bulkhead, but the City required it's removal, which Rick and team did. This was not in the SOW we agreed upon, but Rick did not bill us for this labor and expense, which was surprising and also much appreciated. The variable aspects of his proposal were for backfill dirt and spring of the same, which all came in on or under budget. The new wall looks great and we have received a number of compliments on both the appearance and quality of Barefoot Marine's work and product. Thanks Rick and appreciate all!

We recently (February 2024) had Barefoot Marine Construction build a bulkhead in our backyard by our lake. Rick, the owner, came out the same day we called him to advise. We were very happy with the crew he sent: Zach, Zeb, Sebastian, and Joshua. They were knowledgeable, courteous, did great work, and answered our questions. The price was competitive, and work was completed in a timely manner; even the cleanup was great. We recommend them highly!

I was in need of a seawall in my backyard to stop the erosion into the retention pond. I did my research before hiring a company, and I am so happy that I selected Rick Powell and his team at Barefoot Marine. They kept me informed at each phase, and at the end, I was 100% satisfied with the quality of work, as well as the value delivered. My backyard is now the envy of the neighborhood. I highly recommend Rick and his team.

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Barefoot Marine exceeded our expectations, in rebuilding our dune walkover & steps, in Atlantic Beach, Florida! They were severely damaged by a recent hurricane, that also took out a lot of the dune. Outstanding workmanship, yielded a beautiful and sturdy result, professionally modified to fit our new situation.

Highly recommend it! Well pleased!

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Barefoot Marine Construction recently replaced 200' of bulkhead at my home and I could not be happier with their work. After years of dreading the approach of hurricane season, I finally feel that I have the high quality protection that I need. Every component that went into my new bulkhead is bigger and stronger than the previous construction. The folks that I worked with are top-notch. They are professional, responsive, diligent and helpful. I am 100% confident in recommending Rick, Tom, Curtis and the rest of the crew.

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We hired Barefoot Marine to rebuild our bulkhead after hearing great reviews from our neighbors who had used them. We were not disappointed. The crew were polite, friendly and cleaned up their work area every day before they left. The end result is beautiful. We highly recommend the company.

The owner came out personally to address our concerns after speaking on the phone for an erosion issue. He dropped everything to inspect our property and promptly submitted his report. We selected his proposal and have never regretted it. Our bulkhead retaining wall is beautiful and strong and is completely protecting our pool and house. Love these guys!

Lifesaver. Barefoot docks stepped up to the plate. At at time when so very many contractors don't answer their phone or say they will help but don't show up; this company showed up and did the job. We were under contract and in a bind with a damaged floating dock. Tom was out the same day I called. He assessed the situation and was able to formulate a schedule for remediation that fit our limited time frame. The work was completed beautifully, the house closed. If you need work done, this is the group you want to call.

Rick was amazing through the whole process. Crew was great and kept me in the loop throughout the entire construction process as well. Rebuilt our 50 year old bulkhead. Couldn’t be happier

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They did my dock eight years ago on the intercoast waterway PVB. I have never had any issues with it, the guys are still available today whenever I want to make any changes or need help. I highly recommend them.

Rick and his team are extremely knowledgeable, experienced and very easy to work with. The repair/replacement of our community bulkheads look great and will last for years to come. Highly recommend.

We had Rick and his crew demo my old bulkhead and rebuild it brand new. Great people, reasonable pricing and professional. Lookin forward to the next projects they will do for me in the future

The entire Barefoot team was great! They showed up on time every day, worked hard, are courteous, and cleaned up the site at the end of each day. Our new bulkhead looks great!! Highly recommend!

Apparently Barefoot Marine Construction has only good employees. While they built our wall there were two different crews working and every one of their guys was professional and skilled. They always seemed to be busy and we couldn't be happier with the result.

Great work. Professional, courteous, efficient and quality work. Zeb was primary contact for us, and went out of his way to make sure he understood exactly what we were asking for. Highly recommend!

Rick Powell and everyone with Barefoot Marine has been a breath of fresh air when it comes to contractors. During IRMA we lost two floating docks and had damage to our dock seating area thanks to our original dock contractor cutting the

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Barefoot Marine saved my backyard, literally. My husband and I had never lived on the water before. We had no experience with marine construction. We wanted to replace our bulkhead and build a large covered dock for entertaining with a

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