KEY WEST, FLORIDA
Seawall Repair Key West
Seawall repair in Key West needs a permit from the building official, and bulkheads may not be built below mean high water unless a federal or state agency permits it (City Code Sec. 118-361).
We connect Key West owners with licensed marine contractors who handle the city and agency permits.
Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.
Riprap first
City code allows shoreline hardening only when erosion is a critical peril to the upland and vegetation has failed. Riprap is the first alternative, and structures generally should not be vertical seawalls or bulkheads (Sec. 110-182).
Irma
Irma’s surge ran 2 to 4 feet above ground from west of Cudjoe Key to Key West, and the NOS Key West gauge peaked at 2.7 feet above mean higher high water.
Why it matters
Mitigation
Removing shoreline vegetation requires mitigation of 3 to 10 times the affected habitat, and hardening needs revegetation. Seawall and dock permit fees are set in Sec. 14-2.
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 the Florida Keys will call you to arrange a time.
Find out what your waterfront needs
A licensed marine contractor in the Florida Keys will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.