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

RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA

Dock Repair Riviera Beach

Dock repair in Riviera Beach needs no building permit for nonstructural work or deck board replacement (Sec. 31-557(f)).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Riviera Beach owners in touch with licensed marine contractors for the structural work that does.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

The two year window

A failed or destroyed nonconforming dock has to be repaired within 2 years of the failure, or rebuilt to current rules (Sec. 31-557(h)). An unsafe dock is a public nuisance.

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

Why it matters

What the plans show

The City of Riviera Beach building department needs two sets of sealed plans showing the seawall, neighboring docks and anything across the water within 100 feet.

Unexpired DEP or SFWMD authorization and Army Corps authorization go in with the plans, and a DEP self-certification printout counts.

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.