Concrete seawall cap along a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea waterway

LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA, FLORIDA

Seawall Repair Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Seawall repair in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea follows the Town’s 2022 seawall ordinance: 5 feet NAVD88, or 4 feet for applications before 2035 if the wall is built to reach 5 feet by 2050.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

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

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Docks attached to the wall count too

Ord. 2022-01 applies to new walls, substantial repairs and any fixed structure attached to a wall, including mooring structures. Raise the wall and the attached dock has to work with the new height.

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

Why it matters

County first, then the Town

The Town issues its building permit only after the Broward County license, and its permits are conditioned on SFWMD, FDEP and Army Corps approvals where they apply (Sec. 9-30).

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