Waterfront home in Miami viewed from the water showing its concrete seawall and palm-lined yard

LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA

Seawall Inspection Lighthouse Point

Seawall inspection in Lighthouse Point tells you which side of 3 feet 8 inches NAVD88 your wall sits on, the low end of the city’s tolerance.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Lighthouse Point owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who inspect canal walls.

Free inspection, findings in writing, no obligation.

When a low wall must be rebuilt

The city’s 2024 shoreline ordinance requires walls below that line to be rebuilt to standard when 50% or more is repaired. Walls above 4 feet 4 inches can stay if an engineer certifies them sound.

Retaining walls behind the seawall

The 2024 shoreline ordinance limits a retaining wall behind a seawall to 3 feet high or 6 feet NAVD88. If the yard behind your wall was built up past that, raise it with the inspector.

Palm-lined canal in Miami Beach with private docks and small boats

Why it matters

City walls nearby

The city is repairing 15 seawalls it owns, on Lighthouse Drive, NE 23rd Terrace, NE 39th Street and NE 36th Street.

A free inspection tells you which one you are looking at.

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
Contractor in a safety vest taking notes on a clipboard during an on-site assessment
Aerial view of the residential canal grid in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Serving waterfront Florida

Local waterways, permit offices, and conditions vary by region. Pick yours.

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Free Inspection Request

No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Broward County will call you to arrange a time.

Aerial view of waterfront homes along the Tarpon River in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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.