Deck, Dock & Seawall — Florida homeowner answers

The deck, dock & seawall problems Florida homeowners actually search, answered honestly: what each symptom means, what the work typically costs, what Florida law requires, and how to avoid getting burned. When you're ready, your request goes to ONE license-verified pro — never sold, never flooded.

Licensing in Florida

Florida licenses this trade at the STATE level (DBPR / CILB (marine + structural/deck scope)). Hiring unlicensed for this work is illegal for the contractor — and risky for you: no permit rights, no insurance backing, no recourse.

Basis: FL Stat. 489 (DBPR state licensing)

Typical Florida costs (curated 2026 estimates — not bids)

Deck repair: $250–$2,500

New deck construction: $4,500–$18,000

Dock repair: $900–$6,000

Boat lift installation: $2,000–$20,000

Boat lift repair: $200–$2,500

Seawall repair: $5,000–$40,000

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