Aerial view of Miami Beach waterfront homes with private docks along a green canal

PALM CITY, FLORIDA

Dock Builders Palm City

Dock builders in Palm City can put one elevated dock up to 6 feet wide on a single-family lot without a county waiver (Martin County LDR 4.3.E.1.a).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Palm City owners with licensed marine contractors who design for the river.

Free consultation and a written scope.

In the preserve

On the North Fork above Jenkins Point, the preserve limits a dock to 500 feet or 20% of the waterbody width, with a terminal platform up to 160 square feet.

County permit

Martin County issues the dock permit after state and federal approvals, under Code Sec. 21.252, with Florida Building Code drawings.

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

Why it matters

Canal walls

On pre-1982 manmade canals, a new seawall is allowed only where at least 75% of the canal’s lots had permitted walls by 2000.

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.