Aerial view of canal-front homes with docks and boat lifts along a green residential canal

LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA, FLORIDA

Boat Lift Installation Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Boat lift installation in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea depends on the water: on the Intracoastal a lift may reach 20% of the width or 20 feet, whichever is less.

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Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Town owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who size and place lifts to Town code.

Free consultation, a written scope, no obligation.

Canal installations

On waterways 100 feet wide or less, a lift can reach 25% of the width when raised. Dolphin piles can also reach 25%, spaced at least 10 feet apart, and nothing sits within 5 feet of the side line.

Permits

Town code makes it unlawful to install any lift or mooring device without the required Broward County permits and a Town building permit first.

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

Why it matters

Recent rule changes

The Town amended its dock and lift section most recently in January 2024 (Ord. 2023-07). Make sure any design is drawn to the current text.

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

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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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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.

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