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Seawall and Dock Contractors in the Florida Keys
Seawall and dock contractors in the Florida Keys work inside a national marine sanctuary, which makes permitting slower here than anywhere else in the state.
We connect waterfront homeowners from Key Largo to Key West with licensed marine contractors who have been through that process before.
The inspection is free and you get a written estimate before anyone touches your property.
Sanctuary review sits over every waterfront parcel
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, administered by NOAA, reviews impacts to coral, seagrass and sanctuary resources, and that review is mandatory and often the most rigorous step in the whole process. No other part of Florida has a federal sanctuary layer over every waterfront property.
FDEP issues the Environmental Resource Permit, the Army Corps handles the federal side, and Monroe County’s Land Development Code Chapter 118 governs setbacks and flood zones, with Islamorada, Marathon and Key West applying their own rules on top.
A benthic survey documenting seagrass, coral and sponge on the bottom is commonly required before a permit issues. The honest answer to how long a Keys project takes starts with that survey.
Why it matters
Oceanside and bayside are different exposures
Every property here sits between the Atlantic and Florida Bay, and which side you are on changes the wave exposure, the tidal flow through your canal and how well it flushes.
Marathon’s Boot Key Harbour is the most boat-dense water in the chain, Big Pine Key’s canals are shallow with known flushing problems, and Key West’s Old Town has the tightest site access of anywhere we work.
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
What we connect you with
- Seawall Repair Near Me
- Dock Builders Near Me
- Dock Repair Near Me
- Boat Lift Repair Near Me
- Seawall Inspection
- Boat Lift Installation
Cities we cover in the Florida Keys
Key Largo
Marathon
Key West
Islamorada
Big Pine Key
Serving waterfront Florida
Local waterways, permit offices, and conditions vary by region. Pick yours.
Find out what your waterfront needs
A licensed marine contractor in the Florida Keys will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.