What other things should I consider before building a dock?

• <div><p>Here are a few other considerations before you build, even if you're convinced you're in compliance with the law:</p><ul><li><p><b>Are you damaging the environment?</b> Bodies of water are often delicate ecosystems, and building a dock can be destructive and disruptive to the wildlife.</p></li><li><p><b>Are you blocking access? </b>Lots of people like to use a lake, so you need to make sure your dock doesn't block public access to the water.</p></li><li><p><b>Can you enclose the dock? </b>Just because you can build a dock doesn't mean you can build any dock you want. Some areas don't allow enclosed docks, for example.</p></li><li><p><b>Do you need to follow any specific rules or guidelines?</b> Check with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management for any guidelines you’ll need to follow, including size and type restrictions.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

How often do boat docks need maintenance?

• <div><p>Boat docks need maintenance every year. Get an inspection at the end of each warm weather season, and remove the dock from the water if possible (if it’s made of wood) when not in use. You can also treat the wood to lessen the impact of moisture damage.</p></div>

Do dock builders need to be licensed?

• <div><p>In most areas, dock builders need some type of license. In some states, only a general construction license might be necessary, while a marine construction license is required in others. You can check online to see which is mandatory in your area, and then you can use Angi’s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">contractor licensing tool</a> to make sure the company holds the proper license. Since dock construction is inherently dangerous, confirm with your builder that they are fully insured for everyone’s protection.</p></div>

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Q: Should I repair or replace my dock?

• <div><p>The most significant factor in knowing whether to repair or replace your dock is the extent of the damage and its age. If you have minor cracks on a few boards and the dock is less than 15 years old, it'll likely be worth repairing the damaged part. However, it's time to replace this essential water feature if you have significant damage, such as rotting wood in multiple areas, warps or cracks in the dock supports, or a damaged foundation.</p></div>

Q: How long does water dock repair take?

• <div><p>Most dock repairs take 1-5 days, depending on the extent of the damage and weather conditions affecting the work schedule.</p></div>

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Ru Repairs was very knowledgeable and efficient.
Ru Repairs
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Reviewed in September 2024
They were very professional and friendly. Very pleased with the work they did. If you need anything built or repaired, I recommend them. Some of the nicest people you will ever meet.
Small Things Re-done
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Reviewed in January 2024
Anthony is a great person to work with. He went above the call. He will be coming back to do more work for us. I will highly recommend him to do home repairs.
ALLUMS REAL ESTATE MAINTENANCE
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Reviewed in May 2023
Carlos has done a wonderful job each time they have done work on our home. Their employees are always on time, professional and work hard to get the job done in a timely manner. I highly recommend Rivera home builders for roofing and new or remodeling construction!! I will book again!
Rivera Home Improvements LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Courteous, knowledgeable, on time, called ahead. Cleaned up well, found the problems quickly and checked for any other needed repairs. Great honest work.
Abney Gas Installation and Repair LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
Mike Palmer was outstanding to work with! He was honest, kind, and courteous throughout the appointment. It is evident that Dad’s makes customer service and satisfaction a top priority, along with the quality of the cleaning performed. I would highly recommend Dad’s to anyone needing carpet and...
Dad's Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2016
Excellent! The work was done in a few hours over two days. One to build the form and pour the concrete. Came back the next day to remove the form. Looks great!
Cane Creek Concrete Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
Technician arrived within the time frame targeted, repaired a gasket and all worked out well.
Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain
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Reviewed in September 2013
Martin (I think was the plummer's name) did a great job working fixing the leak in our yard! He showed me how the builder that installed the sprinkler system used very cheap PVC pipe on connecting to our main pipe. He explained and showed how copper should have been used on the direct...
Guin Service LLC
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Reviewed in July 2012
Larry did not build our home right. The foundation was done incorrectly. There is a long list of things that were done incorrectly and I want to warn other people not to use him. We have had to spend a very large amount of money to fix the problems with this house and we even took him to court.
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