Wooden docks and pilings in front of canal-front homes in Palm Bay at dusk

PALM BAY, FLORIDA

Dock Repair Palm Bay

Dock repair in Palm Bay ends with an as-built survey to the city Building Division, and pilings must carry red or yellow reflectors (Sec. 174.011).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Palm Bay owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who handle both.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Permits

The City of Palm Bay building permit needs a survey and plans, plus a dock permit and submerged land lease or exemption from SJRWMD, the Army Corps and FDEP (Ord. 2024-33).

Size limits

The dock area is the greater of 800 square feet or twelve times its length, and the deck stays within 4 feet of mean high water.

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

Why it matters

Owner’s duty

City code makes the owner responsible for maintaining the dock. Rotted boards and loose pilings are the owner’s to fix.

Docks stay 25 feet from marked channels.

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