J. mEADE cONSTRUCTION, iNC.
Current Featured Project
Vero Beach Riverfront Property Restoration
On our original site visit - prior to the devastation of Hurricane Irma.
Also on the original site visit - remnants of the old seawall prior to Hurricane Irma.
Aftermath of Irma - relocation of original dock structure to the uplands.
Another view of the original dock structure post-Irma.
Close-up view of the destroyed dock structure after Irma - note the remnants of the original seawall under water due to hurricane tide levels. What a mess!
Close-up of relocated dock structure.
Cleanup time! Post-hurricane cleanup in progress.
Final cleanup activities before new construction can begin!
Commencement of new seawall construction.
Continuation of seawall construction.
All new panels in place for the seawall!
Unexpected cleanup of sub-surface seawall remnants - you never know what you'll find underground!
Required preparation for upland improvements.
Preparation for the return wall - necessary to secure the owners' property to the north and south.
More underground site debris!
Another pile of underground site debris!
With the debris gone, you can now see the return wall at the opposite end of the property.
With so much debris taken, many truckloads of fill were needed to replace it!
Grading of all required fill placement came next.
We are now forming the new concrete cap beam.
Preparation of face wall and return wall for the forming of the concrete cap beam.
Placement of new tieback and dead-man system.
Final cap beam preparation prior to pouring of concrete.
Placement of steel rebar in cap beam.
After concrete pour and stripping of forms, the cap beam is now in place along with upland seating support pilings.
Another view of the completed concrete cap beam with support pilings.
Commencement of construction of new upland seating area and dock.
Framing of the new seating area and dock is now in place.
Different view of the framing of the seating area and dock.
Here we are on our way out to the framing of the dock terminal platform!
Now we're getting somewhere. Please remember where this project started!
Final decking cuts are underway!
Upland seating area - close to the finish line!
The project is nearly finished - just a few last touches to go!
A nice view of the project from the terminal platform looking landward toward the new seawall.
Beginnings of fence and gate system.
Another view of the seating area, along with the security gate.
Security fence system in place.
The perfect place for family relaxation and enjoyment!
You can't forget the boat lift! A custom fit for the boat and new dock.
The final product - complete with security gate and fence system!
The project began with a site visit to assess an aging wooden walkway and dock along the river. Shortly afterward, Hurricane Irma struck the Vero Beach area, destroying both structures and leaving a debris-strewn shoreline with only remnants of the old seawall.
Following a major cleanup effort, J. Meade Construction along with the owners worked closely with engineer Todd Smith, P.E. through a challenging six-month permitting process. Approvals were secured from the Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Indian River County for a comprehensive redevelopment plan that included a new concrete seawall, an upland seating area, fencing with security gates, and a new boat dock with lift. The upland property was also restored to a clean, elevated condition to match the new seawall.
Construction proceeded in phases: the seawall was completed first, followed by the dock and lift using premium materials and skilled workmanship. The final step involved designing and permitting electrical and water utilities, which required routing lines under the Jungle Trail road right-of-way from the landside to the riverside.
The result was a fully transformed waterfront property that maximized its potential and approximately doubled its original value.