Wooden docks and pilings in front of canal-front homes in Coconut Grove at dusk

COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA

Dock Repair Coconut Grove

Dock repair in Coconut Grove needs a City of Miami building permit for anything beyond re-decking at the same size, which Miami-Dade DERM exempts.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Grove owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who handle the permits.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Dinner Key

The city’s Dinner Key Marina in the Grove has 587 wet slips and more than 250 moorings, at Statute Mile 1095 of the Intracoastal. Expect boat traffic around any marine work nearby.

Permits

Beyond re-decking, repairs need DERM’s Class I permit and a City of Miami Building Department permit under Sec. 29-83.

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

Why it matters

Docks in the preserve

Docks are allowed in the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve, but dredging or filling for one needs a finding that water quality will not suffer.

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