Wooden docks and pilings in front of canal-front homes in Boca Grande at dusk

BOCA GRANDE, FLORIDA

Dock Repair Boca Grande

Dock repair in Boca Grande needs a Lee County permit before work starts, repairs included unless the Director exempts a minor one (Lee County LDC Sec. 26-45).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Boca Grande owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who file with Lee County.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Limits

Docks reach no more than 200 feet or 25% of the navigable channel and need 3 feet of water at mean low water. On natural water, docks keep 25 feet from side lines on lots with 65 feet or more of frontage, and lifts and piles keep 10 (Sec. 26-71).

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

Why it matters

Roofs and preserves

Boathouses can cover up to 1,000 square feet, up to 20 feet above mean high water, and dock pavilions stay within 12 feet of the deck (Sec. 26-74). In an aquatic preserve, walkways stay 4 feet wide with a 160 square foot terminal platform.

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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte County will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.