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

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA

Seawall Inspection New Smyrna Beach

Seawall inspection in New Smyrna Beach covers walls on the Indian River, the Intracoastal and Callalisa Creek, the waters named in the city’s dock code (LDR Sec. 803.04).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We put New Smyrna Beach owners in touch with licensed marine contractors who inspect them.

Free inspection, findings in writing, no obligation.

After 2022

Ian and Nicole both hit Volusia County in 2022. The National Hurricane Center counted 1,378 damaged structures in the county from Ian alone.

The repeal

The city’s seawall article, former Sec. 26-771, was repealed in 2021, so no city height standard applies to canal and river walls.

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

Why it matters

Who permits the fix

DEP and Army Corps approval come first. The City of New Smyrna Beach building department follows, with Volusia County’s manatee review if dock work is included.

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 the Daytona area 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 the Daytona area will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.