Wooden docks and pilings in front of canal-front homes in Fort Myers at dusk

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

Dock Repair Fort Myers

Dock repair in Fort Myers needs any state and federal permits, a City of Fort Myers permit and the written consent of whoever owns the bottom, often the city itself on the Caloosahatchee (LDC Sec. 118.3.4).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Fort Myers owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who handle all three.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Consent by code

A single-family dock that needs no dredging is covered by consent in the city code (LDC Sec. 132.1.6). Docks that need dredging need a letter of consent.

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

Why it matters

No living aboard

Boats docked at homes may not be used for living, and living-quarter boathouses are prohibited.

On the Caloosahatchee, a dock must stay within 25% of the waterway width and can extend up to 200 feet to reach 3 feet of water at mean low water (LDC Sec. 132.1.4).

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 Lee 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 Lee County will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.