Marine construction in Miami means new docks, boat lifts, seawalls, and pilings. Each one has to fit the City of Miami's dock limits and pass Miami-Dade's Class I review, plus state and federal approval where they apply.
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Seawall Repairs by Solid Foundations provides marine construction in Miami, FL for waterfront homeowners, condo associations, and commercial owners. Typical projects include new docks and lifts on Biscayne Bay lots in Morningside and Belle Meade, new seawalls on the Miami River, and helical-supported pilings in sandy, porous ground. Call 866-398-9323 or use the quote form to book a free on-site inspection.
This comes first, because it shapes the design. The City of Miami's Miami 21 code sets limits for single-family T3 lots (Miami 21 Article 6):
| Rule | Limit |
|---|---|
| Dock or pier into Biscayne Bay | 35 ft maximum |
| Dock or pier into other waterways | 10 ft or 10% of width, whichever is less |
| Dock/pier setback from abutting property | 10 ft |
| Vessel setback from abutting property | 5 ft |
| Davits | Over 3-ton capacity prohibited |
| Vessels | Private pleasure craft only |
Other zones and neighboring municipalities have their own rules. We confirm which apply to your address during the site visit.
Seawall position also matters. Standard county processing applies when a new wall stays within one foot of the old wet face; bigger shifts can go before the County Commission. Timing differs a lot from job to job, and it tends to stretch after a storm season when every agency is busy. We give you a realistic schedule at the start and keep you updated as each approval comes in, so you know when crews and materials will arrive. If you just need rock at the base of an existing wall, our riprap installation in Miami page explains the lighter permit paths.
Combining a dock with seawall work saves money because crews and permits overlap. See bulkhead replacement in Miami.
Marine construction in Miami typically costs $400–$800 per linear foot for new dock construction and $250–$600 per linear foot for new seawall or bulkhead construction. Lift size, piling depth, access, and engineering all affect the total.
Porous ground can mean deeper support for pilings; see marine foundation repair in Miami. We also build in Fort Lauderdale and Key West. Ready to plan? Contact us to set up a site visit.
On single-family T3 lots in the City of Miami, docks and piers into Biscayne Bay are limited to 35 feet. On other waterways, the limit is 10 feet or 10% of the width, whichever is less.
Miami 21 prohibits davits over 3-ton capacity on T3 residential lots. A boat lift is usually the better option for larger boats.
Usually several agencies: Miami-Dade's Class I permit, City of Miami zoning and building permits, and state or federal approval where required. We coordinate all of them.
Permitting usually takes longer than building. Once approvals are issued, most residential docks and lifts are finished within weeks.
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