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

NOKOMIS, FLORIDA

Dock Builders Nokomis

Dock builders in Nokomis plan around frontage: a lot with less than 65 feet of shoreline gets one vessel and a centered dock no wider than half the frontage (County Code Sec. 54-656).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Nokomis owners with licensed marine contractors who design to WANCA’s rules.

Free consultation and a written scope.

Distance from channels

Docks stay at least 25 feet from a channel centerline and 100 feet from the Intracoastal Waterway channel edge unless the Corps approves otherwise. A dock that reaches past its neighbors needs safety lighting.

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

Why it matters

Size

One dock per single-family lot for up to two vessels, not counting personal watercraft or kayaks. Marginal docks top out at 250 square feet. Five or more slips need a major permit with a public hearing.

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 Sarasota and Manatee 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 Sarasota and Manatee will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.