MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
Seawall Inspection Miami Beach
Seawall inspection in Miami Beach is the cheap step before a citation: Sec. 54-63 gives a cited owner 60 days to show progress, 6 months to apply for city and DERM permits and 730 days to finish.
We put Miami Beach owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who inspect walls before that clock starts.
Free inspection, findings in writing, no obligation.
Fines and barriers
After a written warning, fines run $250 for a first offense and $500 after that, with each day a separate offense (Sec. 54-65). If tidal flooding is not stopped quickly, the city may put up a temporary barrier at the owner’s cost.
Why it matters
55 miles of wall
Miami Beach has about 55 miles of seawall, 91% of it privately owned. The city’s Seawall Elevation Tool shows recorded heights by property.
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
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Serving waterfront Florida
Local waterways, permit offices, and conditions vary by region. Pick yours.
Get a free inspection
No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Miami-Dade County will call you to arrange a time.
Find out what your waterfront needs
A licensed marine contractor in Miami-Dade County will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.