Wooden docks and pilings in front of canal-front homes in Delray Beach at dusk

DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA

Dock Repair Delray Beach

Dock repair in Delray Beach is required, not optional, once a dock turns unsafe: LDR Sec. 7.9.5 treats unsafe docks, pilings and lifts as a public nuisance to be repaired or removed.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Delray Beach owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who handle the repair and the permits.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Approval order

The agency with authority over the water approves first, then the city permit under Sec. 7.9.3. FDEP’s online self-certification covers many single-family dock repairs and replacements.

The Intracoastal and the C-15

Docks on the C-15 Canal also need an SFWMD Right of Way Occupancy Permit, since the district owns that right of way. Intracoastal docks start with FDEP.

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

Why it matters

Selling the home

Contracts for homes in tidally influenced areas signed after February 1, 2022 must carry the city’s seawall disclosure.

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.