Wooden docks and pilings in front of canal-front homes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea at dusk

LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA, FLORIDA

Dock Repair Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Dock repair in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea needs any required Broward County permit first, then a Town building permit, before work starts (Sec. 30-311).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Town owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who file both.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

The county license

Broward’s general license covers repair or replacement that keeps a dock at 500 square feet over water or less. Larger work needs a full environmental resource license.

Height after the wall goes up

The deck may not sit higher than the seawall next to it. If the wall is raised under Ord. 2022-01, the dock can be rebuilt to the new height.

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

Why it matters

Keeping boats in bounds

Town code keeps dock structures at least 5 feet from the extended side line (Sec. 30-311). A repair is a good time to check that the new layout still does.

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