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Dredging in Lighthouse Point
Lighthouse Point is built around one of the densest networks of private canals in Broward County, with virtually every property in the city having waterfront access.
Local context
Lighthouse Point is built around one of the densest networks of private canals in Broward County, with virtually every property in the city having waterfront access. The canals here connect to the Intracoastal Waterway via the Hillsboro Inlet, and Lake Placid sits at the heart of the canal system.
Most residential basins here were originally engineered to 6+ feet NAVD88. Five-plus decades of tidal sediment migration and the city's moderate tidal flushing mean shoaling tends to accumulate around private docks rather than flushing back out. Permit review runs through Broward County DPEP and the City of Lighthouse Point, with USACE Section 10/404 review applying to virtually every canal.
Waterways we work in Lighthouse Point
- Intracoastal Waterway
- Hillsboro Inlet (via)
- Lake Placid
- Hillsboro Canal
Neighborhoods served
- Cypress Isles
- Yacht Basin area
- Lakeshore
- Lake Placid waterfront
- Venetian Isles
Permitting in Lighthouse Point
- Broward County DPEP
- City of Lighthouse Point Building Department
- FDEP ERP
- USACE Section 10/404 (virtually all canals jurisdictional)
Common dredging projects in Lighthouse Point
- Residential canal dredging across the canal network
- Lake Placid shoreline restoration
- Yacht Basin private dock dredging
- Multi-property coordinated dredging programs
Frequently asked
- How long does dredging take in Lighthouse Point?
- Most residential dredging projects run 2-5 days in the field once mobilized. The full timeline from first call to closeout survey is typically 4-7 months, with most of that being permit review. Lighthouse Point permits flow through Broward County DPEP alongside the state and federal reviews.
- Do I need a permit to dredge in Lighthouse Point?
- Yes. Dredging in Lighthouse Point requires authorization from FDEP and, in most cases, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Broward County environmental review applies as well. We handle the full permit application as part of every project.
- What does residential dredging cost in Lighthouse Point?
- Residential projects in Lighthouse Point start around $4,000 for small dock-side clear-outs and scale up based on volume removed, spoil disposal distance, and site access. We provide a fixed-price quote after an on-site depth survey at no cost.
Request a site visit in Lighthouse Point
Free on-site depth assessment. We respond within one business day.