FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Seawall Inspection Fort Lauderdale
Seawall inspection in Fort Lauderdale is cheaper than a citation: under ULDR 47-19.13, a wall that lets tidal water flow through it is presumed to be in disrepair.
We put Fort Lauderdale owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who find the leak before code enforcement does.
Free inspection, findings in writing, no obligation.
The 60 and 365 day clock
Once cited, the owner must show progress within 60 days and finish within 365. If the repair is substantial, a compliant wall has to be designed, permitted and built inside that year.
Tidal water crossing onto a neighbor’s lot or the street is a separate public nuisance offense.
What the inspector looks at, and what comes next
Open panel joints, a cracked or separated cap, sinkholes or settling behind the wall, and weep holes that no longer drain. Below the water, scour at the toe.
A repair the inspection calls for goes through the city Building Division, with Building, Zoning and Engineering review, after Broward County or FDEP approval.
If your finished floor sits below 4.0 feet NAVD88, the City Engineer can waive the elevation standard for up to 3 years.
Why it matters
King tide season
NOAA predicts king tides on at least 40 days in 2026, and the city names Victoria Park, the Southeast Isles and Middle River Terrace among the neighborhoods that flood. A king tide is a good day to watch your wall for seepage at the joints.
What a free inspection includes
A contractor comes to your property, looks at the structure above and below the waterline where needed, and tells you what is actually happening.
You get a written scope and estimate. No obligation, no trip fee.
- On-site assessment of the structure and surrounding soil
- Photos and a plain-English explanation of the problem
- Written estimate with scope and materials
- Repair versus replacement guidance where both are options
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No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Broward County will call you to arrange a time.
Find out what your waterfront needs
A licensed marine contractor in Broward County will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.