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Walks

Walks, beach stairs and dune crossovers that give you safe access to the water while protecting the natural surroundings.

Walks

Walks and dune crossovers in Sebastian, FL

A walk or dune crossover is a raised path that lets you reach the beach or water safely without trampling the dunes and vegetation. Dockside Builders designs and builds beach access walks, stairs and dune crossovers for homes and communities.

Based in Sebastian, Florida, and building on the Space and Treasure Coasts since 1980, we know the materials that hold up to sand, saltwater and humidity.

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What is a dune crossover?

A dune crossover is an elevated walkway with stairs that carries you over a dune to the beach, protecting the dune and its plants while giving you an easy, sand-free route. Learn more in what is a dune crossover, and do you need one?.

What walk and crossover projects has Dockside Builders built?

Our walks range from simple beach stairs to complete home-to-beach packages:

  • Beach access: stairs from a seawall down to the beach with one landing and cross-bracing for strength
  • Complete package: stairs to a second-story loft, a 4-foot-wide, 80-plus-foot walk that becomes a dune crossover and stairs to the beach
  • Sea Oaks Condominiums: a 6 foot wide dune crossover with two 2 x 10 foot seating areas
  • South Vero: a 4-foot-wide, 100-plus-foot private crossover with stairs at both ends, a security gate and a 10-by-12-foot party deck

What are the benefits of a professionally built walkway?

A professionally built walkway adds curb appeal and property value, gives safe and accessible routes and holds up to Florida’s climate. Dockside Builders also designs ADA-compliant pathways and blends each walk into your landscaping.

  • Curb appeal and property value
  • Safety and accessibility
  • Materials suited to Florida’s climate, such as composite decking, concrete, pavers and natural stone
  • Seamless integration with your landscaping

Frequently asked questions

Can you add a bench or seating area to a walk?

Yes. We build benches and seating areas along walks and at dune crossover entrances, so you can sit, rest and enjoy the view.

Where does Dockside Builders build walks and dune crossovers?

Dockside Builders builds walks and dune crossovers across Florida’s Space and Treasure Coasts, including Sebastian, Vero Beach, Melbourne, Port St. Lucie, Stuart and South Vero.

Related: What is a dune crossover? · Decks · Bridges

Ready to talk about your project? Contact Dockside Builders or call 772-664-6798.

Selected work

Recent projects

Dune crossover with composite decking in Vero Beach

Dune crossover in Vero Beach

Vero Beach · Crossover with composite decking

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Waterfront walkway alongside a seawall

Seawall and waterfront walkway

Treasure Coast · Walkway and marine pilings

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Elevated mangrove boardwalk in Malabar

Mangrove boardwalk

Malabar · Elevated waterfront boardwalk

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Elevated waterfront boardwalk with rope-detailed pilings

Boardwalk to the waterfront

Treasure Coast · Elevated boardwalk and rope details

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Five steps

How we build

01

Design Meeting

We'll collaborate with you to understand your vision, and our team will develop a comprehensive engineering plan tailored to your project.

02

Permit

Once the plans are approved, we'll handle the paperwork for local and state permitting.

03

Construction

We turn your vision into reality with precision and care. Our team follows the approved plans and delivers a high-quality build on time and within budget.

04

Completion

We conduct a final inspection to make sure every detail meets our standards, then turn the project over to you.

05

Enjoy

We hope you love your completed project as much as we loved bringing it to life.

Ready to enjoy more of your waterfront?

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