Boat raised on a boat lift at a residential dock on a Miami canal with palm trees

BOCA RATON, FLORIDA

Boat Lift Repair Boca Raton

Boat lift repair in Boca Raton keeps a raised lift within 25% of the waterway width or 20 feet, whichever is less (Sec. 22-63).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Boca Raton owners with licensed marine contractors who service and rebuild lifts.

Free inspection and a written scope.

Pilings and markings

Past 20% of the canal width, only wood pilings may be used. Outer pilings need a 6 inch reflective band (Sec. 22-63).

Permits

Structural lift work needs plans by a Florida professional engineer and a City of Boca Raton permit from Development Services, at 561-393-7930. Lifts on Lake Boca Raton and the Intracoastal follow the same 25% rule.

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

Why it matters

Setback

Lifts keep a 10 foot side setback, and none are allowed in the Boca Raton Inlet. A rebuilt lift has to meet both.

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.

Get a free inspection

Free Inspection Request

No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.