KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
Dock Builders Key Biscayne
Dock builders in Key Biscayne design to the Village’s table: 10 feet or 10% on canals, 20 feet or 20% in Hurricane Harbor and Smuggler’s Cove, and up to 40 feet on the bayfront (Sec. 30-100).
We connect Village owners with licensed marine contractors who design to it.
Free consultation and a written scope.
Bayfront details
Parallel docks up to 55 feet long, piles up to 20 feet past the dock, boats up to 50 feet, and the dock or lift inside a 60 degree triangle. Harbor Point lots can go to 100 feet with the neighbor’s written consent.
Who approves
The Village Building, Zoning and Planning Department approves docks in writing, then Miami-Dade DERM issues the Class I permit.
Why it matters
Approval
Docks need prior written approval from the Village Building, Zoning and Planning Department, which may deny one that harms navigation.
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 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.