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

FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA

Dock Repair Fort Walton Beach

Dock repair in Fort Walton Beach must comply with FDEP and Army Corps rules, and the repaired dock must be kept safe and clean (Fort Walton Beach LDC Sec. 5.01.15).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Fort Walton Beach owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who handle the permits.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Bass Lake

On Bass Lake, docks are limited to 20 feet long and must keep at least 7.5 feet from side lines. A rebuilt dock there should be measured against both limits.

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

Why it matters

State bottom

On state-owned submerged land, FDEP rules set a 25 foot riparian side setback, with exceptions (Rule 18-21.004(3)(d), F.A.C.). Your contractor should confirm which apply to your lot and any city permit needed.

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