COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA
Dock Builders Coconut Grove
Dock builders in Coconut Grove keep single-family docks within 25% of the waterway to stay on Miami-Dade DERM’s short-form permit.
We connect Grove owners with licensed marine contractors who design for the bay.
Free consultation and a written scope.
Setbacks
Miami 21 Sec. 3.11 sets buildings back 50 feet from mean high water on a waterway. Docks stay on the water side of that line.
The city permit
The City of Miami Building Department wants a sealed NAVD88 survey under a year old and bay-bottom title from the state (Secs. 29-84 and 29-85).
Why it matters
Submerged land
Using state-owned bay bottom needs a letter of consent, which DERM can grant on FDEP’s behalf when a dock meets set standards.
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
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Serving waterfront Florida
Local waterways, permit offices, and conditions vary by region. Pick yours.
Get a free inspection
No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Miami-Dade County will call you to arrange a time.
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.