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

POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA

Dock Builders Pompano Beach

Dock builders in Pompano Beach keep a dock to 10% of the waterway or 8 feet, whichever is less, on waterways wider than 50 feet, and to 5 feet on narrower ones (Sec. 151.03).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Pompano Beach owners with licensed marine contractors who design within those limits.

Free consultation and a written scope.

Finger piers and setbacks

Finger piers can reach 20% of the width or 20 feet, up to 4 feet wide and at least 25 feet apart. No structure and no boat within 5 feet of the extended side property line.

Roofs or covers over any waterway structure are prohibited.

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

Why it matters

Low walls raise the price

Next to a wall below 5 feet, the city asks the contractor for a cost analysis that includes raising the wall to 5 feet NAVD88. If the dock work passes half the cost of raising the full shoreline, the wall has to go up too.

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