Concrete seawall cap along a Palmetto Bay waterway

PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA

Seawall Repair Palmetto Bay

Seawall repair in Palmetto Bay on Biscayne Bay runs through Miami-Dade DERM’s Class I permit and the state’s aquatic preserve rules.

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Village owners with licensed marine contractors who work the bay shoreline.

Free inspection, a written scope, no obligation.

Rip-rap required

In the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve, a new, replaced or moved seawall needs Board of Trustees approval, given only with rip-rap (Florida Statute 258.397).

Permit order

DERM’s Class I permit comes first, then the Village of Palmetto Bay building permit. The short form covers walls up to 18 inches waterward.

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

Why it matters

No Village height rule

Palmetto Bay’s zoning code sets no seawall elevation. Ask the engineer what height the county is applying to 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.

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Free Inspection Request

No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in Miami-Dade County will call you to arrange a time.

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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.