Aerial view of canal-front homes with docks and boat lifts along a green residential canal

MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA

Boat Lift Installation Merritt Island

Boat lift installation in Merritt Island has to fit the county area limits: 400 square feet of deck, 500 of roof and 600 combined (Brevard County Code Sec. 62-2118).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Merritt Island owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who plan lifts to fit.

Free consultation, a written scope, no obligation.

Height

A covered dock or lift stops at 20 feet above mean high water.

Sizing

Size the lift to loaded weight with fuel and gear aboard. Canal depth at low tide often limits the boat before lift capacity does.

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

Why it matters

Approvals

Army Corps permit, then the Brevard County building permit. In the Banana River preserve, state rules add limits on walkway width and platform size.

Docks and lifts stay 7.5 feet from the extended side property line under Sec. 62-2118.

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