Wooden docks and pilings in front of canal-front homes in Tequesta at dusk

TEQUESTA, FLORIDA

Dock Repair Tequesta

Dock repair in Tequesta canals keeps a dock to 6 feet into the canal and no more than 4 inches above the seawall (Sec. 76-26).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Village owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who repair to it.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

The Building Department checklist

DEP permit or self-certification, a sealed survey, sealed plans and a final survey locating freestanding pilings. Lifts need their own electrical permit.

Contact and covers

The Village Building Department takes permits at (561) 768-0450. Roofed or covered lifts are not allowed unless expressly permitted.

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

Why it matters

River docks

On the Loxahatchee River and the Intracoastal, a dock reaches the least of 75 feet, 10% of the waterway or the 3 foot low water line (Sec. 76-20).

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.