Concrete seawall cap along a Aventura waterway

AVENTURA, FLORIDA

Seawall Repair Aventura

Seawall repair in Aventura is permitted mainly by Miami-Dade DERM’s Class I program, since Aventura’s code sets no seawall height of its own.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Aventura owners with licensed marine contractors who file with DERM and the city.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Staying close to the old face

County code now allows a short-form permit for a replacement up to 18 inches waterward (Ord. 24-136, December 2024). A neighbor’s written objection sends even a short-form permit to a County Commission hearing.

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

Why it matters

The county elevation

Ord. 22-141 set county seawall crests at 6 inches above the County Flood Criteria, with 6.0 feet NAVD88 as the map’s lowest value. Ask the engineer to confirm what DERM is applying now.

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.