Boat Lift Installation

Sizing the lift

Undersizing is the most common and most expensive mistake.

• Rate for wet weight, not dry — fuel, water, and gear add up fast
• Leave headroom for a bigger boat later
• Water depth at low tide determines the cradle design
• Canal width affects how the lift can be positioned

Why it matters

Your seawall matters

A lift transfers serious load into the pilings and often into the seawall behind them.

If the wall is already compromised, installing a lift can accelerate the failure. A contractor should look at both before quoting.

A free inspection tells you which one you are looking at.

How the permit process works

Almost all seawall and dock work in Broward requires permits, and that is where most projects stall.

Depending on the scope and your location, approvals can involve your city building department, Broward County environmental review, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Expect the permitting stage alone to run several weeks to several months.

The contractors we work with handle the filings. Ask about permit timelines during your inspection so the schedule is clear before anything starts.

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