Concrete seawall cap along a Coconut Grove waterway

COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA

Seawall Repair Coconut Grove

Seawall repair in Coconut Grove follows City of Miami code, since the Grove is a Miami neighborhood: a 6 foot NAVD88 minimum on tidal bayfront (Sec. 29-89).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Grove owners on Biscayne Bay with licensed marine contractors who build to it.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

The aquatic preserve

Biscayne Bay is a state aquatic preserve. Building, replacing or moving a seawall there needs Board of Trustees approval, given only with rip-rap (Florida Statute 258.397).

Repair deadlines

If the City of Miami cites a Grove wall, the owner has 180 days to hire a contractor and apply, and 24 months to finish (Sec. 29-95).

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

Why it matters

Permits

DERM’s Class I permit, then the City of Miami Building Department with a sealed NAVD88 survey under a year old.

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.