Waterfront home in Miami viewed from the water showing its concrete seawall and palm-lined yard

KEY WEST, FLORIDA

Seawall Inspection Key West

Seawall inspection in Key West pays off because replacing a wall is hard: city code allows hardening only when erosion is a critical peril and vegetation has failed, with riprap as the first alternative (City Code Sec. 110-182).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Key West owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who inspect walls on Garrison Bight and the island’s shorelines.

Free inspection, findings in writing, no obligation.

What a report covers

Cap cracks, joint gaps, toe scour and soil loss behind the wall. Catching these early keeps a repair inside the existing wall instead of a new structure that needs agency approval below mean high water (Sec. 118-361).

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

Why it matters

Coastal setback

The Coastal Construction Control Line setback does not apply to piers, docks or seawalls (Sec. 122-1148), but the shoreline rules and agency permits still do.

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.

Get a free inspection

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.