Our services

Max Marine and Foundation has completed many seawalls & seawall repairs throughout Miami Dade County. Whether large or small, our seawalls are tailored specifically to meet the needs of our clients.

Do I Need a New Seawall?
Most seawalls in Miami have reached or exceeded their life expectancy depending on the environmental conditions & location. Typically, visual clues are signs that the seawall may be significantly deteriorated and structurally weak beyond simple repairs.  While it may not seem like it, your seawall may be on the verge of failure. Below are some questions to ask yourself if your seawall is showing signs of failure...

Does my seawall have any horizontal cracks/deteriorating slabs?
Does my seawall, or are my slabs leaning inward or outward?
Do I have any large gaps between my slab joints, or a lack of slab penetration into the berm leading to landward soil erosion?
Are rust stains visible in either the slabs or the cap?
Do I have spalling of the cap (missing chunks) or exposed rebar?
Are tie-rods visible landward of my seawall? Can I see rust?
Are my secondary tie-rod plate washers & nuts rusting/breaking away from the slabs?
Is my stress beam failing?

Having your seawall visually inspected, maintained, or replaced if necessary could help you to avoid large costs associated with a buckled or failed seawall.  

Quality, Durability & Value. Whether you are looking for a simple dock or a multi-slip marina, Max Marine and Foundation has the extensive expertise to build a boat dock to meet your specific needs. We pride ourselves as being honest & dependable and build at a standard beyond our competition. Based in Miami, Florida, we build boat docks of all sizes & shapes and specialize in a variety of different building materials. Whatever you have in mind or wherever you are looking to build, we can match a dock to the right conditions, requirements and budget. Max Marine and Foundation, INC is the dock contractor you can trust!

Design & Layout
Utilizing the best materials for the job, we design boat docks with both aesthetics and function in mind. Your dock layout can be a platform design, single slip, double slip or completely custom. We take care in selecting the correct building materials for performance and budget.

Frame and Hardware
Framing options includes aluminum frame, ACZA pressure treated wood or steel. Hardware is stainless or galvanized steel.

Decking Options
We specialize in Brazilian Ipe hardwood decking but offer additional options including composite decking, redwood decking, or pressure treated wood.

Planning and Permitting
Besides boat dock fabrication and installation, our service includes planning and permitting. We have expertise in working with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.

Pile Driving
We have experience with all types of marine and foundation pile driving. 

Experienced Deck Builders in Miami, Florida. A new deck can enhance the appearance and value of your property by creating a beautiful and functional backyard living environment. We offer a variety of styles & accessories and can customize a deck installation to your specific needs.

Decking Surface Options
As deck builders in South Florida, Max marine and Foundation has extensive experience with all types of decking. For the sake of quality and durability, we generally deck with Brazilian Ipe Hardwood or Composite Decking. However additional options include redwood, stone, stamped concrete, concrete pavers or pressure treated wood.

Glass, Cable, Wood or Vinyl Railing
We have as many railing options as we do decking options. We are certain that we can find a style that will match your taste, needs and budget.

Planning and Permitting
Besides design and installation our experience covers planning and permitting. We have extensive experience in working with local, state, and federal permitting agencies and can help guide your project through the system as smooth as possible. 

Additional Options
Additional ideas for your new backyard include rail lights, dock lights and accessories, benches and bars. 

James McKenzie, Owner and President, oversees all daily operations from bidding to construction and inspections. He specializes in environmental permitting and his reputation with the permitting agencies is impeccable.

Our drafting team understands the laws pertaining to marine construction in Miami, Dade County and we make sure all of our drawings are up to code with the governing agencies. Max Marine and Foundation is fully licensed and insured including workman's compensation and Long Shoreman.