Waterfront guides & advice
Straight answers on boat lifts, seawalls, and docks — written by the crew that builds them across Broward and Palm Beach County.
From the field, not a template
Boat Lift Maintenance: A Saltwater Schedule & Checklist
What to rinse, grease, and inspect on a South Florida boat lift every month, quarter, and year, the warning signs to stop and call, and hurricane prep.
Seawall Riprap: Toe Protection, Permits & Tradeoffs
What riprap does in front of a South Florida seawall, when toe rock beats a new wall, how Florida permit exemptions treat it, and what it costs you in depth.
Erosion Behind a Seawall: Causes, Signs & Repairs
Why soil washes out behind South Florida seawalls, the sinkholes and joint gaps that warn you early, and how voids, filter fabric, and drains get repaired.
Dock & Marine Piling Repair: Wraps, Jackets, or Replacement?
Dock pilings hourglassing, soft, or cracked? When a wrap, a SnapJacket-style pile jacket, or a new pile is the right fix, plus Florida permit rules.
Seawall Cap Repair: Cracks, Spalling, and When to Replace the Cap
How to read cracks, rust stains, and spalling on a South Florida seawall cap, why salt water corrodes the steel inside it, and how to decide between spot repair and a new cap.
NCFI Polyurethane Seawall Injection in Boca Raton
A targeted seawall maintenance job that stabilized washed-out soil without tearing up a finished Boca Raton waterfront yard.
Beam-to-Beam Boarding Platform on a Fort Lauderdale Boat Lift
A ribbed marine-aluminum walkway that bridges the gap between a fixed dock and the boat lift cradle.
Boat Lift Installation in Riviera Isles, Fort Lauderdale
A narrow-canal elevator lift installed from the water with an aluminum frame, crane access, and a careful fit to the existing dock.
Is a Boat Lift Worth It? What Dry Storage Actually Saves in South Florida
In-water vs. lift storage for a 25–30 ft boat, on current South Florida service rates — and net of the lift's own upkeep. The honest number lands at $700–$3,500 a year.
Saltwater Boat Lifts in South Florida: Types, Sizing, Costs, Permits, and Maintenance (2026 Guide)
The complete 2026 guide for Broward and Palm Beach owners — lift types, how to size capacity, installed costs, county permitting, hurricane procedure, and the maintenance salt water demands.
What Size Boat Lift Do I Need? Boat Lift Size Chart and Sizing Guide
A boat lift size chart by length, the loaded-weight math behind the 20% rule, and how we help South Florida owners size a lift for the boat they'll actually have in five years.