Local dock building
Dock builders in Miami, FL
A new dock should fit your water, your boat, and your county's code. We connect you with vetted, licensed Miami-area dock builders — fixed and piling docks, decking, and lifts on the same project.
Miami, Miami-Dade County
Docks built for Miami water
Miami dock builds cover Belle Meade, Keystone Islands, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables waterways, and Morningside — Biscayne Bay and connected canals where new-dock construction runs through Miami-Dade DERM environmental review and has to respect seagrass beds and manatee habitat.
From Biscayne Bay to Miami River, a Miami dock has to fit the water — depth, current, boat size, and county code. Our vetted local partners build fixed and piling docks, wrap-arounds, and multi-slip layouts tuned to Miami.
What we build
What we build in Miami
From simple piling docks to multi-slip wrap-arounds — the full range of residential dock work, delivered by vetted Miami-area crews.
Fixed & piling docks
Traditional dock builds engineered for water depth, tide swing, and boat size.
Wrap-around & multi-slip docks
Multi-slip and wrap-around layouts for multiple vessels or wide shorelines.
Composite, wood & aluminum decking
Choose the decking that fits your budget, look, and maintenance appetite.
Gangways & finger piers
Articulated gangways and finger piers for tricky access or tidal water.
Power, water & lighting
Shore power, freshwater, and low-voltage lighting run by licensed partners.
Lifts integrated with the dock
Boat and PWC lifts sized to the dock and coordinated in one project.
Decking options
Composite, wood, or aluminum
Composite is the low-maintenance default for Miami — salt-tough and no splinters. Wood is cheapest up front and refinishable. Aluminum stays cooler underfoot in Florida sun. Your inspection walks through the tradeoffs for your specific dock.
Areas we serve
Areas we serve in and around Miami
Our partner crews work across Miami waterfront and the neighboring Miami-Dade County shoreline, including:
Local permits & conditions
Miami-Dade County permits, handled
Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida require permits for structural seawall, dock, and piling work. Our licensed partner crews handle Miami-Dade County permitting, setback rules, and marine code so you don't have to chase paperwork.
New dock construction in Miami runs through Miami-Dade DERM environmental permitting, Miami-Dade County building, and state marine code for Biscayne Bay frontage. Our licensed partner crews handle DERM, county, and state paperwork in one pass.
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More waterfront work in and around Miami
One inspection can cover dock building, seawall repair, and more. Explore other services and nearby cities.
How it works
Three steps to done
Free waterfront inspection
We look at your seawall, dock, or shoreline and tell you straight what it needs — no obligation.
Clear scope & quote
A vetted local crew gives you an itemized quote and a plan. No guesswork, no runaround.
Built right, by licensed pros
Licensed, insured partners do the structural work and pull the permits. We stay your point of contact start to finish.
FAQ
Dock building in Miami — common questions
How much does dock building cost in Miami?
Do I need a permit for dock building in Miami-Dade County?
How soon can a crew start in Miami?
Does building a new dock in Miami need a DERM permit?
How do seagrass beds and manatee zones change a Coconut Grove or Coral Gables dock design?
Free inspection
Get a free waterfront inspection
Tell us about your project. We'll match you with a vetted local crew and get you an on-site inspection and a straight quote — usually within 48 hours.
- No cost, no obligation
- Licensed & insured crews only
- One point of contact, whole project
Prefer to call?
(561) 295-7645Ready to fix your seawall or build your dock?
Free on-site inspection, statewide. One call for the whole waterfront.