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

DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA

Dock Builders Deerfield Beach

Dock builders in Deerfield Beach keep a dock on a seawalled canal lot to 10% of the waterway width, or 20 feet on the Intracoastal unless the Army Corps permits otherwise (Sec. 98-87).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Deerfield Beach owners with licensed marine contractors who design to Table A.

Free consultation and a written scope.

Combined reach

Dock, mooring structure and boat together may take no more than 25% of the waterway. One dock per single-family or two-family home, with a 5 foot side setback.

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

Why it matters

Height and lights

Where a seawall exists, the dock sits at least 4 feet NAVD88. Dock lights stay within 48 inches of the deck, and red or green lights are not allowed.

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.