MIAMI, FLORIDA
Dock Builders Miami
Dock builders in Miami usually work to Miami-Dade DERM’s short-form limit: single-family docks, davits, lifts and piles that stick out no more than 25% of the waterway width.
We connect Miami owners with licensed marine contractors who design and permit docks on the bay and the river.
Free consultation and a written scope.
Past the short form
Anything larger goes to the standard form: a County Commission public hearing with notice to owners within 300 feet.
City of Miami approval
The City of Miami Building Department permits the dock after DERM, with bay-bottom title from the state on file (Sec. 29-85). On the Miami River, the same order applies.
Why it matters
Waterfront setbacks
Miami 21 Sec. 3.11 sets buildings back 50 feet from mean high water on a waterway and 25 feet on a waterbody. In Durham Park, a neighborhood rule caps docks at 10 feet or 10% of the width.
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.