Guides
Waterfront guides from a licensed marine contractor
What the rules say, what the water does to docks and seawalls, and what to expect from the work. Every fact links to its source.
Guide · Seawalls
Seawall Height Rules by City: Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Manatee
Minimum seawall elevations, dates and enforcing authority for 30 waterfront cities in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Manatee counties. Every rule sourced.
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Who Permits Docks, Seawalls and Dredging in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Manatee
City, county, FDEP and Army Corps approvals for docks, seawalls and dredging in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Manatee, with sourced notes by county.
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Boat Lift Sizing in Florida: Capacity, Wet Weight and Lift Types
How to choose boat lift capacity from wet weight, not dry weight; 4-post cradle vs elevator lifts, narrow canals, cable upkeep and hurricane prep.
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Canal Dredging in South Florida: What to Expect From Survey to Spoil
What happens when your canal or boat slip is too shallow: survey, depth targets, hydraulic vs mechanical dredging, timing, who pays and what drives cost.
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Demolition Permits in South Florida: Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Manatee
Demolition permits in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Manatee: asbestos survey, 10-working-day notice, utility disconnects and build-ready sitework.
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What Drives the Cost of a Dock in Florida, and How to Compare Quotes
What drives the cost of a dock in Florida: size and permit tier, water depth, pilings, lift capacity, access and demolition, and how to compare quotes.
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Dock Repair After a Hurricane in Florida: Prep, Documentation and Permits
How to prepare a dock for a hurricane, document storm damage for an insurance claim, and use Florida's permit exemption to rebuild.
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Dock Materials in Florida: Wood vs Composite Decking, Pilings, Height and Electrical
Wood vs composite dock decking in Florida heat, 2.5 CCA pilings vs concrete and fiberglass, floating vs fixed docks, dock height and GFCI safety.
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Dock Permits in South Florida: FDEP Exemption, Setbacks and County Reviews
Do you need a permit to build a dock in Florida? The FDEP single-family exemption, self-certification, the 25-foot riparian setback and county reviews.
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How Long Dock Pilings Last in Salt Water, and the Signs One Is Failing
How long dock pilings last in Florida salt water, what shipworms do, the signs a piling is failing, and when a concrete jacket beats replacement.
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Do I Need a Permit to Dredge My Canal in Florida? Exemptions, Counties and Conditions
When canal dredging in Florida needs a permit, how the maintenance-dredging exemption and its limits work, and what each South Florida county adds on top.
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Pool Removal in Florida: Permits, Partial vs Full Removal, Backfill and Resale
Do you need a permit to fill in a pool in Florida, partial vs full removal, backfill and compaction rules, building over the spot and resale disclosure.
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Seawall Foam Injection in South Florida: How It Works and When It Fits
What polyurethane seawall foam injection is, how NCFI Terra-Lok 24-120 fills voids and stops soil loss, when it fits, and whether it is safe near water.
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Seawall Hurricane and King Tide Checklist: Before the Storm and After
Seawall checklist before and after a hurricane: inspection, weep holes, documenting damage, emergency repairs, permit exemptions and 2026 king tide dates.
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How Long a Seawall Lasts in Florida, and When to Repair or Replace It
How long concrete, vinyl and rip rap seawalls last in Florida, how the repair-or-replace call is made, cap and tie-back repairs, when height rules apply.
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What Drives Seawall Repair and Replacement Cost in Florida
What drives seawall repair cost in Florida: length, land or barge access, method, cap, tie-backs, permits, height rules, and how to compare quotes.
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Who Is Responsible for Seawall Repair in Florida, and What Insurance Covers
Are seawalls covered by homeowners insurance in Florida? Rarely. See what NFIP and homeowner policies exclude, and how to document storm damage.
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Signs Your Seawall Is Failing: Leaning, Cracks, Sinkholes and Clogged Weep Holes
Why seawalls fail in Florida, and the signs to watch: leaning, cracks, a hole in the yard, clogged weep holes, rust and tie-back corrosion.
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