Aerial view of Miami Beach waterfront homes with private docks along a green canal

CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA

Dock Builders Cutler Bay

Dock builders in Cutler Bay need site plan approval for docks in the Town’s water use district, and the design has to resemble docks on the adjoining lots (Sec. 3-64).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Cutler Bay owners with licensed marine contractors who design to fit.

Free consultation and a written scope.

Lakes and canals

Up to 20 feet waterward on lakes such as those around Lakes By the Bay, and 6 feet on canals.

Matching the neighbors

Sec. 3-64 asks for a design similar to docks on the adjoining lots. Photos of the neighbors’ docks help the site plan review.

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

Why it matters

County review

On tidal water, Miami-Dade DERM’s Class I short form covers single-family docks up to 25% of the waterway.

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 Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.