Concrete seawall cap along a Delray Beach waterway

DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA

Seawall Repair Delray Beach

Seawall repair in Delray Beach is built to LDR Sec. 7.1.7: a 4.2 foot NAVD88 minimum on most floodplain lots, designed so the wall can later be extended to at least 5 feet (Ord. 23-21).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Delray Beach owners on the Intracoastal and the canals with licensed marine contractors who build to it.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

When the whole shoreline must comply

Work on more than 50% of the wall length, cap included, or an elevation change along more than half of it, is a substantial repair. Then the minimum applies to the full shoreline, and the wall must be substantially impermeable.

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

Why it matters

What the building permit needs

A survey showing the wall’s elevation against neighboring land and water, plans sealed by a Florida engineer, and the other agencies’ approvals before the city issues its permit.

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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.