Wooden docks and pilings in front of canal-front homes in St. Augustine at dusk

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

Dock Repair St. Augustine

Dock repair in St. Augustine goes through the conservation overlay review in Sec. 11-29, which keeps decks within 8 feet of mean high water and allows no roofs.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

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

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Bulkhead lines

The city’s bulkhead lines are set by metes and bounds, subject to state approval (Sec. 7-1). A rebuilt dock attaches at the existing line.

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

Why it matters

State review

FDEP’s Northeast District reviews dock work, with a $100 fee for an exemption verification.

The City of St. Augustine Planning and Building Division reviews dock work in the conservation overlay. On the Matanzas and San Sebastian Rivers, the 8 foot deck limit and the no-roof rule still apply to a repair.

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.

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Free Inspection Request

No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Jacksonville and the First Coast 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 Jacksonville and the First Coast will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.