Orchid Island

The water here

The water here — what it means for construction.

Orchid Island is a 1,150-acre barrier island community in northern Indian River County with both Indian River Lagoon frontage and Atlantic Ocean beachfront exposure. Lagoon-side properties sit within the Aquatic Preserve, with seagrass clearance requirements governing dock and piling design. Ocean-side lots are subject to the FDEP Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) and FWC sea turtle nesting season restrictions (May 1 – October 31), which affect dune crossover and ocean-side structural scheduling.

Architectural review

We handle the architectural review submission.

Orchid Island Homeowners Association manages architectural review for all exterior construction within the community. The Orchid Island process evaluates dock materials, finish specifications, and structural plans for consistency with the community's West Indies architectural standard. For ocean-side work, the HOA review runs concurrent with FDEP CCCL permitting. Deckmasters has submitted projects through the Orchid Island HOA review process and understands the material palette and structural documentation the committee requires.

We have submitted ARB applications within Orchid Island and navigated the approval process on multiple projects since 2005. We know what the committee requires, what format they prefer, and how to answer their structural questions.

What neighbors say

From inside Orchid Island.

• “We needed both a new dock on the lagoon side and a dune crossover rebuilt. Keith handled both the Orchid Island HOA submission and all of the permits. The projects ran on schedule without us having to manage anything.”

Common questions

Questions about working at Orchid Island.

Does Deckmasters Marine serve Orchid Island?

Yes. Deckmasters Marine LLC has completed dock construction, seawall work, boat lift installation, and dune crossovers within Orchid Island, Vero Beach. Keith Hennessy coordinates Orchid Island HOA architectural submissions as part of standard project planning. FL RG291103858 (Registered General Contractor, Indian River County).

How does ARB approval work for waterfront projects at Orchid Island?

The Orchid Island Homeowners Association reviews all waterfront and exterior construction submissions before permit applications are filed. For lagoon-side projects, HOA review runs concurrent with FDEP ERP preparation. For ocean-side dune crossovers, HOA review coordinates with FDEP CCCL permitting. Deckmasters prepares the complete submission and manages committee communications through the review process.

Are there seasonal restrictions on construction at Orchid Island?

Yes. Ocean-side dune crossover work at Orchid Island is restricted during sea turtle nesting season (May 1 – October 31). Lagoon-side pile work is subject to manatee season restrictions (November 15 – March 31). We schedule projects to work within these windows — and we start the permit clock early enough that construction can begin in the optimal seasonal window.

How long does a typical project take at Orchid Island?

Orchid Island projects typically run 4 to 9 months from contract to completion, depending on whether the work is lagoon-side (dock/seawall) or ocean-side (dune crossover). HOA review runs 2 to 5 weeks. FDEP and county permits take 45 to 90 days. Construction takes 4 to 8 weeks once permits are cleared. Ocean-side projects are additionally constrained by the sea turtle season window.