PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA
Boat Lift Repair Palmetto Bay
Boat lift repair in Palmetto Bay that installs or replaces a lift qualifies for Miami-Dade DERM’s short-form Class I permit.
We connect Village owners with licensed marine contractors who service bay lifts.
Free inspection and a written scope.
Removal is exempt
Removing an old lift or pilings is exempt from DERM’s Class I permit. Replacing them is not.
County code
Lift installation qualifies for DERM’s short form under Miami-Dade Code Sec. 24-48.2. A neighbor’s written objection sends it to a County Commission hearing.
Floating lifts up to 500 square feet with any platform are exempt from state permits.
Why it matters
Open water wear
Wind and wake on the bay keep a raised boat moving. Check cables, sheaves and bunk pads every year.
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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Get a free inspection
No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Miami-Dade County will call you to arrange a time.
Find out what your waterfront needs
A licensed marine contractor in Miami-Dade County will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.