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

MIAMI, FLORIDA

Seawall Inspection Miami

Seawall inspection in Miami gets ahead of Sec. 29-95, which presumes a wall is in disrepair if soil erodes, material passes through or tidal water flows onto neighbors or the street.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put Miami owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who inspect walls on the bay and the river.

Free inspection, findings in writing, no obligation.

The deadlines after a citation

Within 180 days, hire a licensed contractor and apply for a building permit. Start repairs within 18 months and finish, permits closed, within 24 months. Owners who meet the deadlines get full mitigation of fines.

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

Why it matters

Hardship and variances

An owner ordered to repair can ask for relief by showing extreme financial hardship. An elevation variance is possible where the wall still keeps water off the street and neighbors, including to allow safe docking at a single-family home.

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 Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.