01 / Commercial Docks
AnswerCommercial dock design, permitting, construction, and inspection along the Indian River Lagoon. FDEP Individual ERP coordination. We stand behind our work.
Marine structures that meet commercial code and still look right from the water.
21
Years on the lagoon & oceanfront
12
Marine disciplines
25-yr
Typical design life
8
Private communities
Commercialdockfailurehasoperationalconsequencesthatresidentialprojectsdonot.Acompromisedgangway,failedfloatsystem,ordeterioratedfenderingaffectsvesselaccess,guestsafety,andinsurancecoveragesimultaneously.
FDEP-permitted · Engineered to ASCE 7 · FL RG291103858
FDEP-permitted
Every project runs the full FDEP, USACE, and Indian River County permit pack — filed, tracked, and closed by us.
Engineered to ASCE 7
Stamped structural design against the lagoon's tide, surge, and salt — not a generic catalog spec.
One point of contact
One licensed Florida marine contractor (RG291103858) and one accountable crew — a single point of contact from design to final inspection.
Selected work
Quail Valley 
Quail Valley
01 / What you get
Commercial Docks on the Indian River Lagoon.
· 01 — The challenge
What commercial dock deterioration means for your operation.
Commercial dock failure has operational consequences that residential projects do not. A compromised gangway, failed float system, or deteriorated fendering affects vessel access, guest safety, and insurance coverage simultaneously. Commercial structures carry higher load classifications than residential — repeated vessel mooring, maintenance vehicle access, and guest foot traffic accelerate wear at different rates than a private dock.
· 02 — Our approach
How we assess and build commercial docks.
Commercial dock assessment begins with load classification and use profile. Keith evaluates existing structure condition, float system performance, fendering adequacy, and access gangway integrity. For new construction, we determine the FDEP permit class from the outset — commercial scale typically requires Individual ERP, not General Permit.
· 03 — The lagoon
The Indian River Lagoon — what it changes about commercial docks.
Commercial dock projects in Indian River Lagoon require FDEP Individual ERP rather than General Permit, triggering a full 120–150-day review including a 14-day public comment period. USACE Section 10 Individual Permit is required for any structure in navigable waters at commercial scale. If the dock footprint extends beyond the riparian property line, FDEP Sovereign Submerged Lands Lease is required.
02 / Process
6 phases, in order.
01
Site assessment and permit-path determination
2–3 weeks02
Engineering drawings package
2–4 weeks03
FDEP Individual ERP review
120–150 days04
USACE review (concurrent or Joint Coastal)
90–180 days05
Construction
12–20 weeks06
Final inspection and permit close-out
2–4 weeks03 / Materials
What we specify, and why.
Commercial dock material specifications are driven by use classification, load rating, and longevity requirement. Floating dock systems (aluminum frame, composite decking) are specified for marina applications where tidal range or vessel mix requires accommodating draft variation. Fixed dock systems in commercial IPE or composite over concrete pilings are specified for high-traffic passenger and guest applications. Fendering systems are specified based on vessel beam, approach angle, and allowable contact load. We engineer to the commercial load classification, not the residential equivalent.
04 / Investment
Commercial dock investment is driven by linear footage, piling load specification, float system type, electrical service, and permit class — from a small fixed dock with a handful of slips up to full marina development with mechanical systems. We provide itemized scopes.
05 / Warranty
We don't hand you a warranty document full of fine print. If something we build isn't right, you call us and we come back and make it right. Manufacturer warranties on installed products — hardware, decking, and mechanical systems — pass through to you.
06 / Communities served
07 / FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Let's start with a conversation.
Tell Keith about your project and your waterfront, and we'll follow up with a written estimate.