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

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA

Dock Builders New Smyrna Beach

Dock builders in New Smyrna Beach keep a dock to 1,000 square feet, 15 feet above mean high water and 10 feet from side lines, with projection capped at 25% of the waterway (LDR Sec. 803.04).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect New Smyrna Beach owners with licensed marine contractors who design to it.

Free consultation and a written scope.

Exempt waters

The Intracoastal, Indian River, Callalisa Creek and Indian River Lagoon are exempt from the projection cap. Elsewhere it rises to 30% when no buildable lots sit across the water.

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

Why it matters

The city manager’s plan review

Before the building permit, the city manager approves a plan with a mean high water survey, soundings every 3 feet to the opposite shore and the dock’s share of the waterway width.

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