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How To Get Your Own Florida Dock Permit

2025-11-03T19:10:39+00:00

Before building or undergoing construction on a dock in the Florida Keys, it is necessary to obtain a permit from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A DEP permit is necessary for regulating any work in, or over the water. In other words, all marine construction projects including the installation or renovation of a dock require a DEP permit.  Anybody can get a DEP permit, and doing so is fairly simple, as long as you abide by all rules and follow [...]

How To Get Your Own Florida Dock Permit2025-11-03T19:10:39+00:00

6 Tips to Help Prevent Future Dock Repair Needs

2025-11-03T19:09:55+00:00

Keeping up with dock maintenance is the key to preventing future issues, saving yourself time and money. Different types of docks have different needs. The two most common types of docks are made from timber and concrete. Both types of docks require different types of maintenance in order to prevent dock repair in the future.  Timber docks are one of the most common types of docks in regions like the Florida Keys. Docks made from this material are cost effective and [...]

6 Tips to Help Prevent Future Dock Repair Needs2025-11-03T19:09:55+00:00

Do You Need Permits For a Floating Dock?

2022-10-26T18:29:29+00:00

When it comes to marine construction projects and permits, one of the most common misconceptions among many people is that you do not need a permit for a floating dock. Many people believe that a special permit is not necessary for this type of dock as it is not connected to the shore or the ground, however, this is not true. In fact, floating docks have the most strict regulations. Why Do You Need Permits for a Floating Dock? While floating [...]

Do You Need Permits For a Floating Dock?2022-10-26T18:29:29+00:00

3 Tips for Getting Your Florida Department of Environmental Protection Permits Done Fast

2022-10-26T18:18:05+00:00

When it comes to marine construction, in the state of Florida, obtaining proper permits in a timely manner can be difficult. For projects such as building docks, repairing or installing seawalls, or adding a layer of riprap, Environmental Protection permits are necessary in order to ensure that your project does not interfere with or risk harming water levels or aquatic life. If you are undergoing a marine construction project, here are 3 tips for obtaining your Florida department of environmental protection [...]

3 Tips for Getting Your Florida Department of Environmental Protection Permits Done Fast2022-10-26T18:18:05+00:00

2 Projects That Require a Bathymetric Survey

2025-11-03T19:06:33+00:00

The state of Florida enforces strict guidelines regarding the minimum depth of water for a shoreline or underwater construction project. To determine the depth of water in a given area, a bathymetric survey can be used. What is a Bathymetric Survey? A bathymetric survey uses an underwater topographic map to determine the depth of water in a particular area. Surveys evaluate the average low tide depths for an area, combine it with the elevation of the sea bottom, and find the [...]

2 Projects That Require a Bathymetric Survey2025-11-03T19:06:33+00:00

Why It’s Important To Keep Up With Your Shoreline Armoring

2025-11-03T19:05:38+00:00

Coastal erosion, or the loss of shoreline sediment, can be a major threat to coastal properties as it can reshape a shoreline over time and take your valuable land. One solution to coastal erosion is shoreline armoring, which holds back the sea to prevent the loss of sediment and to protect coastal infrastructure. What is Shoreline Armoring? Shoreline armoring (also called shoreline hardening) is the practice of using physical structures to protect shorelines from coastal erosion over time. While there are [...]

Why It’s Important To Keep Up With Your Shoreline Armoring2025-11-03T19:05:38+00:00

3 Tips for Getting Your ACOE Permit Done Fast

2022-08-25T19:19:21+00:00

Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) permits are legally required for any project that takes place in or over any navigable waters within the United States. This includes construction, dredging, and other projects in the Florida Keys. The Army Corps assesses the benefits and potential challenges of proposed projects and makes decisions that aim to protect the country’s aquatic resources and ecosystems. The process of acquiring a permit can be both costly and time-consuming, so it is important to take the necessary [...]

3 Tips for Getting Your ACOE Permit Done Fast2022-08-25T19:19:21+00:00

How to Get Dredging Projects Permitted Quickly in the Florida Keys

2022-08-25T19:19:57+00:00

One of the most difficult aspects of completing a dredging project in the Florida Keys is acquiring proper permitting. Before any dredging can be done in any body of water, a permit or series of permits must be obtained. In the Florida Keys, it is illegal to begin any dredging project in any local body of water unless it falls under certain specifications and without the proper permitting. The only type of dredging that is permitted by law is maintenance dredging, [...]

How to Get Dredging Projects Permitted Quickly in the Florida Keys2022-08-25T19:19:57+00:00

Timber Docks Vs. Concrete Docks

2022-07-26T16:55:40+00:00

There are tons of things to consider when preparing to build a dock, but among the most important is what type of material you decide to use. That choice mainly comes down to either timber docks or concrete docks. Each has its own list of pros and cons to weigh out, but it ultimately depends on your own personal preference. Here are the major differences between concrete and timber docks: Timber Docks Timber docks have been around forever and for good [...]

Timber Docks Vs. Concrete Docks2022-07-26T16:55:40+00:00

Shoreline Construction: What You Need To Know

2022-06-29T21:19:52+00:00

Undergoing shoreline construction in the Florida Keys is a fairly straightforward process when you know what to look for. However, many people building for the first time might not be as aware as they should be, which can lead to project redesigns, unnecessary costs, and ruined plans.  Here’s everything you need to know about shoreline construction in the Florida Keys. Types of Construction There are two primary types of shoreline construction projects, with one being seawalls. Seawalls are essentially exactly what [...]

Shoreline Construction: What You Need To Know2022-06-29T21:19:52+00:00
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