Iona, Lee County
Bring a clear description of your Iona shoreline to the contractor visit. This page helps you decide who to invite by showing dock, lift and seawall activity in Lee County permit records for ZIP code 33908. Read the job mix first. Then use the permit values and completion records to ask questions about the work you actually need.
For Iona, the ranking counts Lee County permits filed in 33908. The order shows recorded workload, not a judgment of quality. Check the license and compare quotes with matching scopes after reviewing the job types.
| 1 | Stokes Marine | 17 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 | $41,000 | 66% |
| 2 | Crocker Marine Services | 9 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | $41,300 | 34% |
| 3 | Hawley Construction | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | $25,800 | 70% |
| 4 | WB Williamson Bros | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | $63,100 | 68% |
| 5 | Aquamarine Construction | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | $29,800 | 80% |
| 6 | Honc Marine Contracting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | $208,500 | 66% |
| 7 | Overall Marine Services | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | $52,500 | 80% |
| 8 | Williamson and Sons Marine Construction | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | $93,100 | 71% |
| 9 | Truss Builders Construction | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | $14,500 | 29% |
| 10 | Crocker Land Development | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | $40,500 | 0% |
| 11 | Earth Tech Enterprises | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | $10,000 | 50% |
| 12 | Honc Docks & Lifts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $70,900 | 65% |
Source: Lee County permit records (Dock and Shoreline permits) for Iona ZIP codes (33908). Ranked by dock, boat lift and seawall permits issued or filed Nov 2025 - Oct 2026; all marine permits also counts lift covers and other marine work. Median job = the median value declared on the contractor's dock, lift and seawall permits here. Finaled = share of all its permits that passed final inspection or closed. How we rank.
17 dock, lift and seawall permits in Iona
Where it works most: Cape Coral (92), Lee County (22), Iona (17), Cypress Lake (8)
License CBC1262379 · Full profile
9 dock, lift and seawall permits in Iona
Where it works most: Cape Coral (52), Lee County (13), Iona (10), North Fort Myers (10)
License CBC1266139 · Full profile
8 dock, lift and seawall permits in Iona
Where it works most: Cape Coral (45), Iona (8), Lee County (4), Cypress Lake (3)
License CBC1268641 · Full profile
Iona's permit values span different structures and amounts of work. Choose the row that matches your project, then ask what the proposed scope includes. Demolition, new pilings and equipment access can matter as much as the decking or lift you first had in mind.
| Job | Median permit value | Middle half of jobs | Permits | Data from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dock + boat lift | $63,100 | $36,000 - $99,200 | 17 | Iona |
| Dock | $32,200 | $14,800 - $51,900 | 22 | Iona |
| Seawall | $41,500 | $10,400 - $166,400 | 10 | Iona |
| Boat lift | $22,800 | $3,460 - $28,800 | 11 | Iona |
| Lift cover or canopy | $2,490 | $2,280 - $6,280 | 475 | Cape Coral + Lee County |
Values are what contractors declared on public permits (job value at filing). They are local averages for information, not a quote: only a contractor who sees your shoreline can price your job.
Seawalls in Cape Coral and Lee County: a median of $240 per linear foot on 417 permits that state a length (middle half $184-$375); the typical wall was 80 feet.
The median declared value on Iona dock-and-lift permits was $63,089. Read that as a summary of permit filings, not a price for your lot. The values are declared when the work is filed and are not invoices. A dock with new supports and a lift is a different scope from replacing deck boards. Match the category before using the table as background for a conversation.
Lift capacity, motors, cables and a canopy should appear clearly in a proposal. Give each contractor the same boat information and ask which equipment is included. If the project also replaces the dock, identify the decking and pilings separately. A proposal that leaves old supports in place cannot be compared fairly with one that removes and replaces them until you understand why the contractors chose different scopes.
The Iona seawall sample contains fewer jobs than the dock sample. Use the table as context and let a shoreline inspection establish the actual work. Ask how wall length, concrete or vinyl panels, removal and access appear in the written proposal. Only the contractor who examines the site can price that scope. The canopy row draws on combined Cape Coral and Lee County records, so keep that broader source attached to its median.
Iona dock and shoreline work goes through Lee County's Dock and Shoreline permit process. The public Accela record gives you a way to follow the filing yourself. Start with the address search, then keep the permit number for the completion check.
Permit office: Lee County (Dock and Shoreline permit)
ZIP codes counted: 33908. Your contractor pulls the permit; you can look it up afterwards by address in the office's public permit search.
The county's Accela Citizen Access shows permit descriptions, statuses, declared job values and the licensed professional with a state license number. Use your address to find the record rather than relying only on paperwork handed to you. Compare the project description with your proposal. If the job changes after the visit, ask the contractor how the agreed work is reflected in the permit before construction gets under way.
The contractor pulls the permit for the work it performs. Florida also allows an owner-builder permit for your own home, but that choice places the contractor's responsibilities on you. Larger jobs use a Notice of Commencement, recorded with the county before work starts and posted at the job site. Ask the contractor to explain those steps for the agreed scope instead of treating permit paperwork as something to sort out after construction.
Keep a copy of the agreement and the permit number together through the job. In the county record, finaled means closed with a certificate of completion. Check that completion before releasing the last payment. The contractor can explain what remains if the file has not reached its final. A finished-looking deck or a working lift gives you useful observations, but you still need to check the permit record itself.
A useful Iona shortlist starts with the relevant permit category. Dock volume, lift work and seawall work show different activity. Once you find matching records, verify the contracting name and compare proposals written for the same set of structures and materials.
Stokes Marine recorded 17 permits in the Iona ranking area, including dock-and-lift, dock, seawall and lift work. Hawley Construction's local mix also includes lift-only filings. These records help you ask about the category you need without guessing from a company name. They show activity in the sample, not how a contractor will design your dock or what workmanship you will receive at your property.
Review the finaled share with the number of tracked permits. Lee County closes finaled permits with a certificate of completion; the share is record history rather than a recommendation. For the job you hire out, request its permit number before the start and plan to check the final before the last payment. Put that closeout expectation beside the scope so paperwork and construction are both part of your agreement.
Pick up to 3 on the quote form, and the selected contractors will contact you to look at the job. Describe the same Iona project to each visitor. Ask each proposal to name the included materials and equipment, identify retained structures and explain any different recommendation. Your chosen contractor is responsible for the contract, the price, permitting and the work. Resolve differences in the proposals before making your selection.
The Iona records give you a ZIP-based view of shoreline work. Your own waterfront still needs a close inspection. Describe the water beside the property, the condition of older structures and the route equipment would use to reach the job.
Begin with how you use the water. If you plan to keep a boat on a lift, bring its details and explain how you use the dock around it. If the job is only decking, ask the contractor to identify what stays beneath the new surface. For waterfront structures exposed to saltwater, wakes or barnacles, visible surface wear is only the beginning of the discussion about what needs replacement.
A leaning seawall or missing fill behind its cap calls for its own inspection, even when the main reason for the visit is a dock. Show cracks and changes you have noticed without deciding in advance which repair is needed. Regional hurricanes have driven substantial rebuilding. Have the contractor describe the condition found now, then separate the wall work from the dock and lift work in the proposal.
Iona is in Lee County, and this page counts ZIP 33908. Nearby Cypress Lake and Cape Coral offer other permit groupings, while Villas uses a wider county ranking. Those location labels matter when you compare contractor activity. Read a neighboring page to understand a different part of the record, then return to the structures and access at your own address before selecting the scope for a visit.
We count the marine permits each contractor pulled, from the city and county permit offices' public records.
The contractor named on the permit gets the credit. You can look up any permit by address yourself.
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Stokes Marine has the largest count in this Iona sample. The ranking reflects permits in the counted ZIP during the tracked window. Read the mix for your particular structure, then check the contractor's license and compare proposals; the count measures local activity rather than workmanship.
It tells you the middle declared value among the dock-and-lift permit filings in the sample. It does not set a price for a new dock at your address. The contractor needs to inspect the shoreline, supports and access and write a proposal for your chosen equipment.
The canopy row uses the combined Cape Coral and Lee County records identified in the table. It supplies regional context rather than an Iona-only median. Read the source with the number, and have the visiting contractor describe the canopy and lift equipment included in your proposal.
Yes. Search the property address in Lee County's public Accela Citizen Access. Dock and Shoreline numbers begin with DSH. Use the record to read the description and status, then retain the number so you can check for completion before making the final payment.
Describe it in the request and show it during the visit. Ask for a separate explanation of the wall condition and recommended scope. A cracked cap, leaning section or lost fill needs assessment; it should not disappear inside a proposal that only describes new dock decking.
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