Central Florida
Yours to enjoy. Ours to protect.
Owner-led marine contractor. We handle the shoreline, the permits, and the build — so you get a waterfront that works and a process that makes sense.
State-Certified Marine Contractor · Owner-Led · Permits Handled · License #SCC131154313
What We Do
Shoreline problems usually start quietly. The right answer starts with knowing what is cosmetic, what is structural, and what to do next.
A dock should feel like an extension of your home — and hold up like it belongs on the water.
Not every bank needs a seawall. We help you choose the right solution for the whole edge of the property.
Shared waterfront requires clear proposals, strong communication, and a contractor boards can stand behind.
Recent Work
Clark Lake
New vinyl sheet pile with a capped walkway the length of the wall, and a stair down the planted bank to the water.
Scott Lake
A covered slip with a boat lift, an open deck beside it, and a walkway out from the bank.
Little Banana Lake
A bank too steep to walk, turned into a stair run with cable rail and landings, down to the water.
Clark Lake
New vinyl sheet pile with a capped walkway the length of the wall, and a stair down the planted bank to the water.
Scott Lake
A covered slip with a boat lift, an open deck beside it, and a walkway out from the bank.
Little Banana Lake
A bank too steep to walk, turned into a stair run with cable rail and landings, down to the water.
How It Works
We walk the property, read the shoreline, and talk through what the waterfront actually needs. No pressure — just a straight conversation.
We explain what makes sense, what doesn't, and whether the right answer is repair, replacement, stabilization, or a larger build.
DEP, SWFWMD, USACE, county setbacks — we handle every agency, every form, every call. Most of our clients never speak to a government office.
Built for long-term performance, not just to pass inspection. We hold every build to the same standard regardless of who swings the hammer.
We review the finished work with you and stand behind it. Every build carries a written workmanship warranty.
Who We Are
When you hire Horizon, you are not hiring a logo. You are hiring people who stay connected to the outcome. Vince Strawbridge and Dustin Kirby lead every project from first conversation through final inspection.
Every project has a licensed contractor on the line and an owner reachable by phone. That's not standard in this industry. It is here.
See our workVince Strawbridge
Owner · CBC · Marine Specialty Contractor
Vince holds a state-certified marine contractor license and a Certified Building Contractor license, and he is on the water with the crew.
Dustin Kirby
Co-Owner · Permitting & Compliance
Dustin handles every agency detail — DEP, SWFWMD, USACE, EPC. Permitting is complicated in Florida; Dustin makes it invisible to you.
Allen Kent
Field Operations
Allen's priority is your satisfaction. He stays on the job until the work meets your expectations — and doesn't consider it done until you do.
Credentials
Notes from the Horizon
Walter Engle's first powerboat course on Lake Hollingsworth was an octagon of buoys a mile and two-thirds around, and it got too fast for its own drivers
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The USGS gauge below Lake Hancock published its last daily flow on October 7, 2014 and its next one on September 22, 2021 - and in between, the District had to calculate the lake's outflow instead of reading it
Read moreThe chief engineer who built WGTO told a reporter in August 1955 that the GTO stood for Gulf to Ocean, or else Gainesville to Okeechobee; the license left Polk County in 1989 or 1990 depending on which account you read, and a Lake Alfred road still carries the call letters
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Tell us what you're working with. We'll give you a straight answer on what it takes — scope, timeline, and permits included.
(863) 934-6218License #SCC131154313
Lakeland, FL· Serving Polk County & surrounding areas
