Marine construction in Naples covers new docks, boat lifts, seawalls, and piling work. Every project has to fit Collier County's dock size and setback rules and go through City of Naples or county marine permitting.
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Seawall Repairs by Solid Foundations provides marine construction in Naples, FL for waterfront homeowners, HOAs, and commercial properties. Typical projects include new docks and boat lifts on Port Royal and Aqualane Shores canals, new seawalls with required riprap on Naples Bay, and pilings on helical foundations. Call 866-398-9323 or use the quote form to book a free on-site inspection.
This is the first question to settle, because it shapes the whole design. Under Collier County LDC §5.03.06:
| Rule | Limit |
|---|---|
| Protrusion into waterways 100+ ft wide | Generally 20 ft max (dock + boat) |
| Protrusion into waterways under 100 ft | 25% of width or 20 ft, whichever is less |
| Side setback, 60+ ft of frontage | 15 ft from the side lot line |
| Side setback, under 60 ft of frontage | 7.5 ft |
| Boat-lift canopies | Max 35 ft long, 12 ft high; beige or mid-range blue/green; 1 per site on canals, 2 on bays |
Anything beyond these limits needs a boat dock extension, which is a separate public-hearing process. We design inside the rules first, so your permit moves faster.
Contractors working over navigable water in the city must also carry Longshore insurance. Ask any contractor you're considering for proof.
Dock and lift jobs are often combined with Naples seawall work. It's cheaper to do both while crews and permits are already in place. See bulkhead replacement in Naples. On natural waterways in the city, new seawalls also need riprap installation.
Marine construction in Naples 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, water access, and engineering all affect the final price.
Where soil is soft, pilings may need deeper support. See marine foundation repair in Naples. We also build in Marco Island and Fort Myers. Ready to start? Contact us for a site visit.
On waterways 100 feet or wider, generally 20 feet, including the boat. On narrower waterways, 25% of the width or 20 feet, whichever is less. Going beyond that requires a boat dock extension approval.
Usually, yes, within Collier County limits on size, height, and color, and not if the property already has a boathouse or other covered structure.
If the wall is near the end of its life, yes. Building a new dock on a failing wall means tearing it out again later. We'll assess both.
Permitting usually takes longer than construction. Once permits are issued, most residential docks and lifts are built in a matter of weeks.
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