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

DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA

Dock Builders Dania Beach

Dock builders in Dania Beach keep a dock within 5 feet of the property line, or on waterways wider than 50 feet, within 10% of the width or 20 feet, whichever is smaller (LDC Sec. 240-20).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Dania Beach owners with licensed marine contractors who design to it.

Free consultation and a written scope.

Deck height

The deck may sit no more than 3 feet above mean high tide, unless the ground beside it is higher. Then it can match the average ground level at the seawall.

Permits

The City of Dania Beach building department permits the dock. On navigable water, every governing authority must approve too, the Broward County license included.

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

Why it matters

What a dock cannot be

Docks are allowed only on a waterfront lot with a principal building. No boathouse or boat covering in the setback, no structure over a public waterway, and no cooking, sleeping or business on the dock.

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 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.