Boat raised on a boat lift at a residential dock on a Miami canal with palm trees

KEY LARGO, FLORIDA

Boat Lift Repair Key Largo

Boat lift repair in Key Largo keeps elevator lifts 7.5 feet from side lines and davits at least 5 feet, or the principal-structure setback if greater (Monroe County LDC Sec. 118-12).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Key Largo owners with licensed marine contractors who service lifts.

Free inspection and a written scope.

Depth

Lifts and moored vessels may not sit in less than 4 feet of water at mean low water. Floating lifts also stay off seagrass and out of manatee zones.

After Irma

Lifts that went under in 2017 can fail years later from salt in the gearbox. Personal watercraft lifts of 1,500 pounds or less keep 5 foot setbacks.

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

Why it matters

Four-post lifts

Four-post hoists and cradle lifts are allowed only on parcels at least 70 feet wide on manmade waterways at least 60 feet wide, with 7.5 foot setbacks.

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