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

PONTE VEDRA, FLORIDA

Dock Builders Ponte Vedra

Dock builders in Ponte Vedra can place a dock on a lot with no house if parking is within 300 feet; farther than that needs a Special Use Permit (St. Johns County LDC Sec. 2.02.04).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Ponte Vedra owners with licensed marine contractors who design for the Intracoastal and Tolomato.

Free consultation and a written scope.

Clearing

The county allows only the minimum clearing needed to build a dock (LDC Sec. 4.01.02.G).

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

Why it matters

Preserve limits

In an aquatic preserve, docks stop at 4 feet of depth, 20% of the waterbody or 500 feet, and keep 25 feet inside riparian lines.

Neighborhood docks follow a separate county section (LDC Sec. 6.08.41). Single-family docks follow the accessory structure rules.

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 Jacksonville and the First Coast 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 Jacksonville and the First Coast will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.