Wooden docks and pilings in front of canal-front homes in Big Pine Key at dusk

BIG PINE KEY, FLORIDA

Dock Repair Big Pine Key

Dock repair on Big Pine Key follows Monroe County LDC Sec. 118-12, with at least 4 feet of water at mean low water at the end of the dock.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Big Pine Key owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who handle county and state permits.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Pilings and cleats

Replacement pilings are non-CCA-leaching or wrapped in PVC sleeves at least 30 mil thick. Docks with lifts or davits need tie-down cleats.

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

Why it matters

Coupon Bight

Inside Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve, DEP self-certification is not available and structures keep 25 feet inside riparian lines. The preserve reaches south to the 12 foot depth contour in the Atlantic. DEP and Army Corps permits come before the county permit.

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 the Florida Keys 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 the Florida Keys will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.