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

LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA, FLORIDA

Boat Lift Repair Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Boat lift repair in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea keeps a lift within its Town limit: on canals 100 feet wide or less, a fully raised lift can reach 25% of the width.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Town owners with licensed marine contractors who service lifts on the canals and the Intracoastal.

Free inspection and a written scope.

The guide pole

Canal lifts need a reflective guide pole standing at least 6 feet above the water (Sec. 30-311). If yours is missing or faded, replace it with the repair.

When a repair needs permits

New lift pilings or a new frame need any required Broward County permit and a Town building permit before work starts. Motor and cable work from the dock usually does not.

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

Why it matters

Salt and motors

Oceanside air and salt water work on motors, gearboxes and cables. An annual service that opens the gearbox and checks the cable strands catches most failures early.

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 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.