Aerial view of Miami Beach waterfront homes with private docks along a green canal

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

Dock Builders Miami Beach

Dock builders in Miami Beach design to Sec. 66-113: docks and piles reach no more than 10% of canal width, or 15% up to 40 feet on waterways over 100 feet wide.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Miami Beach owners with licensed marine contractors who design within those limits.

Free consultation and a written scope.

Biscayne Bay

On Biscayne Bay or water over 1,000 feet wide, a residential dock can reach 125 feet, subject to state and county approval. Moored boats may not stick out past the limit.

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

Why it matters

Lights and mooring

A dock reaching 20 feet or more needs a light at the end, lit from dusk to dawn. Boats are tied bow and stern, and no mooring along the walkway.

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