Marine Contractor in Fort Lauderdale

Seawall repair, dock construction, and boat lift installation across Fort Lauderdale's 165 miles of canals, from Las Olas Isles to the New River.

Fort Lauderdale

165 Miles of Canals. We've Worked Most of Them.


Fort Lauderdale has more navigable canals than Venice, Italy. That means more seawalls, more docks, and more boat lifts per square mile than almost anywhere else in the country, and more opportunities for things to go wrong when the contractor doesn't know what they're doing.

South Florida Seawall is based in Pompano Beach, minutes from Fort Lauderdale, and we work on waterfront properties throughout the city year-round. We know the difference between conditions on a Tarpon River finger canal and an exposed Intracoastal lot in Harbor Beach. We know what the City of Fort Lauderdale requires for permits and what Broward County adds on top. We don't have a learning curve on your project.

Every project starts with a free on-site assessment. No bids over the phone, no guesswork about water depth or soil conditions. We look at your specific property before we quote a number.

165+Miles of navigable canals in Fort Lauderdale
30K+Registered boats in Broward County
FreeOn-site inspection for every project
LicensedMarine contractor, fully insured
What We Do in Fort Lauderdale

Services for Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Properties


Neighborhoods We Serve

Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Communities


We work throughout Fort Lauderdale's waterfront neighborhoods. If your property touches water, we can help.

  • Las Olas Isles
  • Rio Vista
  • Harbor Beach
  • Riverside Park
  • Tarpon River
  • Nurmi Isles
  • Coral Ridge
  • Lauderdale Harbours
  • Poinsettia Heights
  • Edgewood
  • New River Corridor
  • Idlewyld
Fort Lauderdale FAQ

Common Questions from Fort Lauderdale Property Owners


Fort Lauderdale's network of 165+ miles of canals creates a unique tidal environment. Daily tidal fluctuation, boat wake from heavy Intracoastal and New River traffic, and the aggressive saltwater chemistry in finger canals that don't flush well all accelerate deterioration. Concrete seawalls in particular suffer from rebar corrosion faster here than in less active waterways. Properties on the New River corridor and Las Olas Isles tend to see the most accelerated wear.
Yes for structural work. The City of Fort Lauderdale requires permits for seawall repair, cap replacement, tie-back work, and any structural modification. Projects on the New River or Intracoastal may also require Florida DEP and Army Corps review. We handle all permit applications and inspections as part of every project, so you don't deal with a single city office.
For properties with direct Intracoastal exposure or significant boat wake, composite decking on concrete or fiberglass pilings is the most durable choice. Aluminum frame docks are a close second and offer lower long-term maintenance. Pressure-treated wood works fine on sheltered finger canals but needs regular treatment and typically lasts 15 to 20 years before major repairs. We build all three and recommend what actually makes sense for your specific location.
We're based in Pompano Beach, about 8 miles north of downtown Fort Lauderdale. We work throughout the city including Riverside Park, Rio Vista, Las Olas Isles, Harbor Beach, Tarpon River, and all of the finger canal neighborhoods. Our crews are on Fort Lauderdale waterways regularly, so no travel surcharges apply.

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