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

RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA

Dock Builders Riviera Beach

Dock builders in Riviera Beach design to canal-specific limits: 21 feet on the Lake Park Marina Canal, 30 feet on Gulfstream Way and Grand Bahama Lane, up to 75 feet on the Yacht Harbor Canal (Sec. 31-557(c)).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Riviera Beach owners with licensed marine contractors who know which limit applies.

Free consultation and a written scope.

Every dock in the city

No walls, roofs, coverings or enclosures, a ladder to 1 foot below mean low water, and guest boats limited to 60 nights a year.

Lake Worth frontage

Lots on Lake Worth fall under the open water rule: marginal docks up to 12 feet from the bulkhead, and single-family docks up to 10 feet wide.

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

Why it matters

Open water

Outside the canals, docks reach the lesser of 25% of the width or 200 feet, with a 5 foot side setback.

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.

Get a free inspection

Free Inspection Request

No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.