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Yes, anyone planning to install or construct a new dock (including any docking structure such as a boathouse) within or on the banks of surface waters of Florida must first obtain a permit. Outback Marine can handle the permitting process, making the project flow as smooth as possible from beginning to end.

Structurally, there is very little difference between a deck and a dock. Outback use the same materials and construction principles. The main difference is that a deck is over land while a dock is over water.

Installing a dock essentially disturbs lands that are subject to Florida regulations. Applying for a permit and going through the appropriate channels allows Outback to work with you to minimize any adverse impact on the environment.

If you have an existing, legally built dock, a permit could still potentially be required prior to making any change to the size, location, or configuration of the docking structure(s). Changing construction materials, such as replacing wood decking with composite decking or replacing a wood dock with an aluminum dock, does not require additional permits, but it's still best to check with us first.

Yes, a permit is required to install all boat lifts and jet ski lifts. One boat lift or jet ski lift is equivalent to a single boat slip.

People commonly refer to all vertical shoreline structures as “seawalls,” but there is a difference between a seawall and a bulkhead. A seawall is a structure that provides shoreline protection from waves but also retains soil. A bulkhead is a shoreline stabilization structure that primarily retains soil, and provides minimal protection from waves.

If you see enough damage to question whether it's time to repair or replace your seawall your best option is to consult a licensed contractor. Factors that could influence your decision are: amount of damage present; cost of seawall repair vs. replacement; decision to use different materials; plans to sell the property.

Tell-tale signs of concrete seawall deterioration can be sinkholes just behind the wall that slowly weaken it. Additionally, rust-colored cracks indicate saltwater corrosion in the rebar. When rebar corrodes, it expands, causing further cracking in the seawall and allowing backfill to escape through and sometimes under the wall. When stressed with a storm event, these cracks can cause the seawall to fail in a catastrophic way.

The answer is as custom as your project. Three main factors affect completion dates.

Permitting. Depending on the project, permitting may only be one week, or it could be over one to two months. We stay on top of the process each step of the way and do all we can to minimize it.

Weather. Florida's unique weather doesn't always cooperate with projects. For the safety of our staff, we take inclement weather seriously.

Crew availability. We are a relatively small company, and book our projects a ways out. Once your construction permit is issued, we will immediately allocate a crew to your project, and once we get on-site, we don't leave until your job is complete.

For some projects we can have everything wrapped up in less than 2 weeks. For a client whose dock or marine project has unique variances, it may be 8–12 months from contract signing to completion.

Outback will work with most dock, bulkhead, boathouse and boat lift projects, no matter the size. The only limiting factor we sometimes come across with regard to our services is your location in regard to our schedule. We're always happy to discuss any and all projects, so give us a call.

Yes. We do accept all major credit cards.