Concrete seawall cap along a North Miami waterway

NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

Seawall Repair North Miami

Seawall repair in North Miami starts with Miami-Dade DERM’s Class I permit, which covers new and replacement seawalls, caps, piles and rip-rap.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect owners in Keystone Point and Sans Souci with licensed marine contractors who handle the county and city steps.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Replacing in front of the old wall

Miami-Dade amended its code in December 2024 (Ord. 24-136) to let a replacement wall sit up to 18 inches waterward under the short-form permit. Further out means a County Commission hearing.

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

Why it matters

The county elevation

A 2022 county ordinance (Ord. 22-141) set seawall crests at 6 inches above the County Flood Criteria for the land behind them, and the county map’s lowest value is 6.0 feet NAVD88. Have the engineer confirm the current county figure for your lot.

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.