PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
Dock Builders Panama City
Dock builders in Panama City size a dock only as long as needed to reach 4 feet below mean low water or 25 feet, whichever is greater, and never more than 20% of the waterbody’s width (Panama City LDC Sec. 110-4).
We connect Panama City owners with licensed marine contractors who design to it.
Free consultation and a written scope.
Setbacks and slips
Lots with 65 feet or more of shoreline keep 25 feet from riparian lines with an access walkway, or 10 feet without one; smaller lots center the dock. Up to two slips per lot, and the access walk stays within 5 feet wide.
Approvals
A city development order and all other agency permits are required, plus a stamped and sealed survey showing riparian setbacks. Other dock or boat structures need city commission approval.
Why it matters
Where docks are not allowed
Docks are prohibited in the Lake Huntington Channel, and no pier or dock may be built or repaired on the Beach Drive stretch of St. Andrews Bay between the Johnson Bayou Bridge and Frankford Avenue (Sec. 5-1).
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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No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Panama City and the Forgotten Coast will call you to arrange a time.
Find out what your waterfront needs
A licensed marine contractor in Panama City and the Forgotten Coast will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.