PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
Dock Builders Port St. Lucie
Dock builders in Port St. Lucie keep docks to 5 feet into a canal or waterway (Sec. 158.217).
We connect Port St. Lucie owners with licensed marine contractors who design to it.
Free consultation and a written scope.
Wider water
On waterways 100 feet or wider, a dock may extend only as far as needed to reach 4 feet of depth, capped at 40 feet, 100 feet past mean high water or 20% of the width, whichever is most restrictive.
Approvals
The City of Port St. Lucie building department issues the permit once state and federal approvals are in. On the North Fork St. Lucie River, preserve rules apply.
Why it matters
Boathouses
No more than 600 square feet of a boathouse may sit in the required rear yard, and nobody may live aboard a boat or in a boathouse.
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 the Treasure Coast will call you to arrange a time.
Find out what your waterfront needs
A licensed marine contractor in the Treasure Coast will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.