JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
Dock Builders Jacksonville
Dock builders in Jacksonville work to state limits more than city ones: the Ordinance Code allows a private boathouse up to 900 square feet but sets no dock projection rule (Sec. 656.403).
We connect Jacksonville owners with licensed marine contractors who design to the state and county rules.
Free consultation and a written scope.
Long docks and manatees
Where docks run more than 300 feet out, Jacksonville’s manatee buffer extends 200 feet past the line joining the dock ends (Sec. 387.103). That matters on wide reaches of the St. Johns River.
Why it matters
FDEP review
FDEP’s Northeast District reviews single-family docks. Exemption verification costs $100 and a general permit $250, and online self-certification is not available in an aquatic preserve.
The City of Jacksonville permit is filed through JaxEPICS after the state review, and the city’s building inspection division handles the inspections.
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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Serving waterfront Florida
Local waterways, permit offices, and conditions vary by region. Pick yours.
Get a free inspection
No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Jacksonville and the First Coast will call you to arrange a time.
Find out what your waterfront needs
A licensed marine contractor in Jacksonville and the First Coast will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.