CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

Dock Builders Clearwater

Dock builders in Clearwater size a new dock to the smaller of two limits: 25% of the waterway width or half your waterfront width, with 250 feet as the outer cap.

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Placement and width

The dock sits in the center third of the lot or 20 feet from the extended property lines, whichever is less. Width is limited to 35% of the waterfront or 50 feet.

One dock per lot, with no more than two slips.

Why it matters

When the numbers do not fit

Deviations are possible with notarized no-objection letters from the neighbors. A good design starts from the code limits and only asks for a deviation where the lot really needs one.

For a lot on Clearwater Harbor or Clearwater Bay, the drawings go to the City Zoning Portal for Planning and Development pre-approval, then to Pinellas County Water and Navigation for the permit.

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

Serving waterfront Florida

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

• Broward
• Miami-Dade
• Palm Beach
• Treasure Coast
• Space Coast
• Daytona
• Jacksonville
• the Keys
• Naples
• Lee County
• Charlotte County
• Sarasota
• Tampa Bay
• Nature Coast
• Emerald Coast
• Panama City

Find out what your waterfront needs

A licensed marine contractor in Tampa Bay will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.

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