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

FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA

Dock Builders Fort Walton Beach

Dock builders in Fort Walton Beach design new docks, piers and boathouses to FDEP and Army Corps rules, without channeling stormwater into wetlands or the water (Fort Walton Beach LDC Sec. 5.01.15).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Fort Walton Beach owners with licensed marine contractors who design to them.

Free consultation and a written scope.

Bass Lake limits

Docks on Bass Lake are capped at 20 feet long with 7.5 foot side setbacks. Boat lifts are listed as an accessory use in the city code (LDC Sec. 2.03.03).

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

Why it matters

Permits

Okaloosa County’s code points to the Northwest Florida Water Management District, FDEP and the Army Corps for dock and boathouse permits (Okaloosa LDC Sec. 1A.02.11). FDEP’s riparian rule keeps docks on state bottom 25 feet from side lines unless an exception applies.

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