ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
Dock Builders St. Augustine
Dock builders in St. Augustine design without roofs: city review standards allow no boathouse, roof or wall on any dock, and a private deck no more than 8 feet above mean high water (Sec. 11-29).
We connect St. Augustine owners with licensed marine contractors who design to it.
Free consultation and a written scope.
Crossing the buffer
Docks, seawalls and bulkheads may cross the wetland buffer if they take less than 10% of the buffer area (Sec. 11-29(b)(4)).
Why it matters
Who reviews it
The City of St. Augustine Planning and Building Division reviews docks in the conservation overlay, with board review for Zone 1. The rules were last amended in 2025 (Ord. 2025-21).
Boat lifts on a new dock stay low profile, rated 12,000 pounds or less, under the same section.
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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No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Jacksonville and the First Coast will call you to arrange a time.
Find out what your waterfront needs
A licensed marine contractor in Jacksonville and the First Coast will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.