The Moorings

The water here

The water here — what it means for construction.

The Moorings is a gated oceanfront and lagoon-frontage community on the Vero Beach barrier island with access to the Indian River Lagoon via its canal and navigable waterway system. Dock setback requirements from the Intracoastal Waterway channel centerline (75 feet minimum) are the primary design constraint for structures fronting navigable water. The community's canal system presents shallower water depths than the open lagoon — seagrass survey and bottom conditions inform dock elevation and piling depth decisions on every project.

Architectural review

We handle the architectural review submission.

The Moorings HOA requires architectural review approval for all exterior waterfront construction. The committee reviews dock footprint, materials, and structural drawings for compliance with community design standards. The Moorings has a smaller, more direct committee process relative to John's Island or Windsor — review decisions are typically delivered within 2 to 4 weeks. Deckmasters prepares the submission package and coordinates directly with HOA management, managing the back-and-forth so the property owner does not need to.

We have submitted ARB applications within The Moorings 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

Peer references available on request.

Written testimonials from The Moorings homeowners are available on direct request. References are provided privately — we do not publish client names or property details without explicit written permission.

If you are managing on behalf of a principal and need references before the first call, contact Keith directly.

Common questions

Questions about working at The Moorings.

Does Deckmasters Marine build docks at The Moorings?

Yes. Deckmasters Marine LLC has completed residential dock construction, boat lift installation, and seawall work within The Moorings, Vero Beach. Keith Hennessy handles The Moorings HOA architectural review submission as part of standard project delivery. FL RG291103858 (Registered General Contractor, Indian River County).

What is the dock design process at The Moorings?

The Moorings HOA architectural committee reviews dock design submissions before permit applications are filed. The process covers materials, footprint, and structural drawings. Once HOA approval is in hand, Deckmasters files FDEP and county permits concurrently. The 75-foot ICW channel setback governs maximum dock extension on navigable-water frontage. We design to that constraint from the first site measurement.

What permits are required for dock construction at The Moorings?

The Moorings waterfront projects require HOA design review approval, FDEP Environmental Resource Permit, USACE Nationwide Permit 13, and an Indian River County dock permit. Canal-system properties may be subject to additional ICW channel clearance requirements. Permit processing typically runs 45 to 90 days after HOA approval.

How long does a dock or seawall project take at The Moorings?

Typical projects at The Moorings run 4 to 7 months from contract to completion. HOA review is generally completed within 2 to 4 weeks. FDEP and county permits process at 45 to 90 days concurrently. Construction runs 4 to 7 weeks depending on dock scope and lift configuration. We account for the seasonal occupancy window in every project schedule.