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>

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Q: Can I repair a water dock myself?

• <div><p>Minor repairs like replacing boards can be DIY-friendly, but structural or underwater repairs require professional expertise.</p></div>

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>

Q: Should you repair a seawall and boat dock at the same time?

• <div><p>If your boat dock and seawall appear to be failing at the same time, taking on the projects together may be easier from a permitting perspective. By doing a big project, you can ensure that everything in your property is safe and up to code. Depending on the size and condition of your boat dock, average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/boat-dock-repair-cost.htm">boat dock repair cost</a> can range from <b>$834 to $5,432</b>.</p></div>

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Last update on October 29, 2025

Reviewed in December 2023
A quick repair experience.
TechPro Mechanical, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
I thought the service was first class from the moment the phone was answered to make an appointment until the repair was finished!!!! So glad I called Mr. Appliance. Much much better than any other appliance repair Iâ ve had!!! Five stars all the way!!!
Mr. Appliance
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Reviewed in June 2015
They were awesome. Showed up same day to inspect came back later in the afternoon to repair..... A++++
SISK ROOFING
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Reviewed in August 2014
They have a lovely facility on a wooded lot. The entire building is fenced in, and there are some open kennels that the dogs take turns in for out door playtime. There's a fenced in grassy lot for supervised play. The grooming job they did on my shaggy little Sheltie was outstanding.
HICKORY ACRES BOARDING KENNELS
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Reviewed in July 2014
The Amish family was honest and reliable, delivering what we ordered. It took a few weeks, but this was custom built and we had to schedule separate providers to remove tree stumps and install a grave pad. Upon my request, they recommended a person to do the gravel pad and again I was very...
Creekside Structures
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Reviewed in April 2014
Removed 6 or 7 trees for my wife and I plus removed all stumps. Went well with no damage to buildings. All in all pretty good experience other than the yard got tore up more than I expected. Ron's pricing was very reasonable for all that his crew did.
Ron Hammack Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2013
Incredible kitchens and baths are not what is at this address. They have formed a new company that does kitchens and baths. Its name at the present time is The Factory Outlet. It is run by some of the employees and owners of the previous company. Still supposedly do the same type of repair...
INCREDIBLE KITCHENS & BATH
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Reviewed in September 2013
Before D and R repair starts fixing anything, they call you and let you know the price so you aren't surprised with an outrageous bill. Unfortunately my repair was going to be expensive, because I need a new transmission in my truck. They told me I was better off trading it in somewhere then...
D & R REPAIR
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Reviewed in April 2013
2 men did this job. The same 2 from beginning to end. Their work is very good. Everything perfectly measured and precise. Very friendly and helpful when we had questions. Cleaned up all debris, each day. Never left any mess. The guys were great and the enclosure (sun porch) is fabulous. I would...
L J Stone Co Inc
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Reviewed in March 2013
They really educated me on what I need to do to maintain my computer. They also installed and easy-to-use maintenance feature that I can run myself once a month. The pricing was fair compared to other places I'd looked in to. It took them about 5 days to perform the service. Both guys that I...
AVON COMPUTER WORKS LLC
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