Guides: costs, permits and planning
These guides answer the questions we hear most: what a seawall, dock or boat lift costs here, which permits apply, and how city rules on seawall height work. Every figure links to its source, with the date we checked it.
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Seawall replacement cost in South Florida (2026 guide)
What a new or replacement seawall costs per linear foot in South Florida, from city government figures, with permit fees and grants. Updated 2026.Updated
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Boat lift cost in South Florida (2026 guide)
What a boat lift costs in South Florida in 2026: four-post, elevator, hydraulic and jet ski lifts, installation, pilings and permit fees.Updated
Boat lift maintenance checklist for salt water
A boat lift maintenance checklist for South Florida salt water: what to do after each use, each season and each year, based on manufacturer guidance.Updated
Dock building cost in South Florida (2026 guide)
What it costs to build or repair a dock in South Florida: national ranges, piling costs, Miami-Dade and FDEP permit fees and what drives price.Updated
Dock permits in Florida: state exemptions and county rules
When a private dock is exempt from a Florida state permit, FDEP fees, aquatic preserve limits, and the Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Monroe layers.Updated
Flood vents vs flood barriers: which does your home need?
Flood vents and flood barriers do different jobs. FEMA NFIP rules for flood openings, what barriers can and cannot do, and how to choose.Updated
Hiring a licensed marine contractor in Florida
Florida marine contractor licence categories after HB 1383 and SB 1142, the 2025 local licensing change, and how to check a licence before you sign.Updated
Manatee and seagrass rules for marine work in Florida
The manatee conditions on every in-water permit, where seagrass rules apply, and what they mean for seawall, dock and lift projects in South Florida.Updated
The Miami Beach seawall ordinance explained
The Miami Beach seawall ordinance: the 5.7 ft NAVD standard, the $300 per foot repair test, citations, fines, deadlines and the PPA grant.Updated
Seawall height requirements in South Florida, city by city
Minimum seawall heights in Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale and Broward, what triggers them, and where the City of Miami stands.Updated
Seawall permits in Miami-Dade: DERM Class I explained
Which seawall work in Miami-Dade is exempt, expedited or needs a DERM Class I short form, the fees, drawings and the city, state and federal layers.Updated
Signs your seawall is failing, and what to do next
A low-tide seawall inspection checklist: cracks, open joints, sinkholes, lean and scour, what each means, city rules on disrepair, and lifespan.Updated
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