Frequently asked questions
Can you remove a sunken or derelict object near my dock?
Tell us what it is and where. What is involved depends enormously on size, weight, what it is made of, how it is sitting and what is around it — and depending on the object there may be regulatory considerations about removal and disposal. We will tell you what we can do and what needs to go through an agency.
How quickly can you clear storm debris?
After a regional event, every contractor in Northeast Florida is committed and anyone promising a fast turnaround before knowing the scale of the event is guessing. We prioritise by what is causing damage or creating hazard — debris working against a structure is more urgent than debris sitting on a bank. Call and we will tell you where you sit.
Do you offer ongoing maintenance contracts for marinas?
Contact us with the facility and the scope you have in mind. Ongoing arrangements are worth discussing against the specific facility rather than from a template.
Is debris against my dock actually a problem?
It can be. Something lodged against piles works at them with every tide and every wave, and that abrasion is concentrated in the tidal zone, which is already the worst area on the structure. A floating object trapped under a dock can also lift framing on a rising tide. Worth clearing rather than leaving.
Last reviewed October 2026 by Barefoot Marine Construction. Permit requirements and agency rules change — confirm current requirements with the reviewing agency before you plan work.