01 / Commercial Docks
AnswerCommercial dock design, permitting, construction, and inspection along the Indian River Lagoon. FDEP Individual ERP coordination. Structural warranty on completion.
Marine structures that meet commercial code and still look right from the water.
21
Years on the lagoon
100%
Self-performed
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.
Self-performed
One licensed Florida marine contractor (RG291103858), one accountable crew — no subcontractor hand-offs.
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.
01Site assessment and permit-path determination2–3 weeks | 02Engineering drawings package2–4 weeks | 03FDEP Individual ERP review120–150 days | 04USACE review (concurrent or Joint Coastal)90–180 days | 05Construction12–20 weeks | 06Final inspection and permit close-out2–4 weeks |
03 / 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 construction in Vero Beach ranges from $120,000 for a small fixed dock (60–80 feet, 3–5 slips) to $650,000 or above for full marina development with mechanical systems. A standard commercial floating dock system for a 10-slip marina runs $180,000–$350,000 before mechanical systems. Primary cost variables: linear footage, piling load specification, float system type, electrical service, and permit class. We provide itemized scopes.
05 / Warranty
[KEITH: confirm warranty terms for commercial dock construction.]
06 / Communities served
07 / FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Let's start with a walk of the property.
Site visits with Keith are by appointment — a one-hour walk of the waterfront, then a written estimate within ten business days.