Concrete seawall cap along a Palm Beach Gardens waterway

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA

Seawall Repair Palm Beach Gardens

Seawall repair in Palm Beach Gardens has no city seawall elevation rule to meet, so the design height comes from the engineer.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Palm Beach Gardens owners with licensed marine contractors who set that height with the neighbors and flood zone in mind.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

State exemptions

Restoring a wall at its old location, or within 18 inches waterward, is exempt from a state permit under Florida Statute 403.813(1)(e). Walls in artificially created waterways are exempt too.

Before the permit

The City of Palm Beach Gardens building department issues no permit for marine work until federal, state and regional approvals are issued (Sec. 78-159).

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

Why it matters

The city permit

The city building department issues the permit for the wall. Coastal zone rules in Sec. 86-137 also list seawalls and bulkheads.

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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.