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

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA

Dock Repair Port St. Lucie

Dock repair in Port St. Lucie waits on state and federal approvals before the city issues its permit (Sec. 158.217).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Port St. Lucie owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who line them up.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Fees

The city fee table lists docks at $225 plus $32 per slip (Sec. 150.001).

The North Fork

Docks on the North Fork St. Lucie River fall in a state aquatic preserve established in 1972, covering about 2,972 acres along roughly 16 river miles.

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

Why it matters

State exemption

A private dock of 1,000 square feet or less over water is exempt from a state permit under Florida Statute 403.813(1)(b), or 500 square feet in Outstanding Florida Waters.

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 the Treasure 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 the Treasure Coast will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.