MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
Dock Builders Melbourne
Dock builders in Melbourne keep a dock to the least of 25% of the waterway width, 500 feet or the 4 foot low water contour, and 25 feet from any marked channel (zoning code Sec. 2(F), Appendix B(2)).
We connect Melbourne owners with licensed marine contractors who design within it.
Free consultation and a written scope.
Size and height
Docks run 3 to 6 feet wide, with a deck no more than 5 feet above mean high water. The dock area is the greater of 400 square feet or six times its length.
The City of Melbourne permit
The building permit needs SJRWMD, Army Corps and FDEP approval or exemption, and an as-built survey with water depth at the dock end goes to Code Compliance afterward.
Why it matters
Setbacks and count
Side setback is the zoning district’s or 7.5 feet from riparian lines, whichever is greater. One dock and one covered slip per lot, with two mooring spaces at a single-family home.
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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