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

LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA

Dock Builders Lighthouse Point

Dock builders in Lighthouse Point keep docks short: the 2024 shoreline ordinance allows 8 feet out on canals under 100 feet wide and 10 feet on wider water.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Lighthouse Point owners with licensed marine contractors who design to it.

Free consultation and a written scope.

What the Building Department wants

Three sets of signed and sealed plans for a concrete dock, outside agency approval from Broward County, FDEP or the Army Corps, and a Notice of Commencement.

An updated survey showing seawall height and dock length is due before the final inspection.

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

Why it matters

Confirm the current text

The city has been rewriting its shoreline code. Ask the Building Department, at 954-943-6509, which version your permit falls under.

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