Waterfront home in Miami viewed from the water showing its concrete seawall and palm-lined yard

LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA, FLORIDA

Seawall Inspection Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Seawall inspection in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea matters because the Town presumes a wall is in disrepair if tidal water flows through or over it.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Town owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who inspect walls before a citation does.

Free inspection, findings in writing, no obligation.

What a citation starts

It is a citable civil infraction under the Town code. The owner then has 60 days to show progress on the repair and 365 days to finish it.

Getting the repair permitted

The Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea issues the building permit after any required Broward County permit, and approval depends on SFWMD, FDEP and Army Corps sign-off where they apply.

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

Why it matters

Signs worth reporting

Water pooling in the yard after a high tide, open joints between panels, a cap pulling away from the backfill and soil settling behind the wall.

Note the date and tide height when you see water come through. It helps the inspector find the gap.

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.