WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Dock Builders West Palm Beach
Dock builders in West Palm Beach place docks, lifts and pilings in the middle third of the lot, with the length set by state and federal approvals up to 100 feet (Sec. 94-313).
We connect West Palm Beach owners with licensed marine contractors who design to it.
Free consultation and a written scope.
Size and count
Docks stay 10 feet wide or less, with up to two slips on a single-family lot. On the north bank of the West Palm Beach Canal east of Dixie Highway, the limit is 40 feet.
On the lagoon and the C-51
Docks on the Lake Worth Lagoon and the West Palm Beach Canal (C-51) need a dated written approval from DEP, the Army Corps or SFWMD before the city building permit.
Why it matters
Exceptions
If a standard cannot be met, the route is a Class A special use permit from the City Commission.
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 Palm Beach County will call you to arrange a time.
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.