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

MELBOURNE, FLORIDA

Boat Lift Installation Melbourne

Boat lift installation in Melbourne fits inside a covered slip of up to 500 square feet, or 750 square feet with the platform (zoning code Sec. 2(F), Appendix B(2)).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Melbourne owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who design and permit lifts.

Free consultation, a written scope, no obligation.

One covered slip

Each lot gets one covered slip or pavilion and one dock. Plan the lift where the cover will go.

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

Why it matters

Approvals

SJRWMD, the Army Corps and FDEP sign off first, then the City of Melbourne building department. Floating lifts up to 500 square feet with any platform are state exempt.

Lift height stays under 14 feet, or 20 feet on the Indian River Lagoon.

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