Concrete seawall cap along a Key Biscayne waterway

KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA

Seawall Repair Key Biscayne

Seawall repair in Key Biscayne is permitted mainly through Miami-Dade DERM’s Class I program, since the Village code sets no seawall elevation of its own.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Village owners on Hurricane Harbor, Smuggler’s Cove and the bayfront with licensed marine contractors who work there.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

The aquatic preserve

On Biscayne Bay, building or replacing a seawall needs Board of Trustees approval, given only with rip-rap (Florida Statute 258.397). Bulkhead lines are not moved seaward.

Village approval

Work on the wall that touches a dock needs the Village Building, Zoning and Planning Department’s written approval as well. Hurricane Harbor and Smuggler’s Cove lots follow their own dock table.

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

Why it matters

Short form

DERM’s short-form permit covers seawall work at mean high water or up to 18 inches waterward. Further out means a County Commission hearing.

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.

Get a free inspection

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.