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Jason's Handyman Services
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Water Dock - Repair

Serving Ruston, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason showed up right on time, worked the entire 8 hour day and did an exceptional job on Every project I gave him to do. I plan on using Jason for All my future projects and totally recommend him to my friends and family! He s a great guy and a true professional with Very reasonably rates!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Edge Residential Service, LLC
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Water Dock - Repair

Serving Ruston, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"We had a 6 ft wooden fence replaced with an 8 ft wooden fence. We also had an existing wooden gate eliminated. My husband and I are more than satisfied with the job "Edge Residential Service" performed. The company is owned by a wonderful man, Nathan, who is the perfect mix of professional and personable. The job was performed quickly with considerable care. Nathan wanted to make sure I'd love our new fence and I do! He and his staff were on time each day and they were extremely considerate of our home. I've already referred him to a guy who delivered furniture at our home. If anyone asks who did our fence I will shout "Edge Residential Service!" They offer good, quality work, are on time, and clean up in an excellent manner! If I need anything else done I'll call Nathan for sure!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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A B Builders
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Serving Ruston, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"I have used AB builders for years and they do a great job! Andy and his team are hard to beat quality and price wise. Highly recommend AB builders."
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Response time9 hrs
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Dock Building and Repair questions, answered by experts

If you don’t want to rely on an anchor on land, you can also build dock posts. You’ll need to rent a water jet to blow out sand and silt from the lake floor in order to place the posts; it’s a complicated task that is best left to a professional.

When deciding how big of a dock you can build, you should check with your city and state for any restrictions. Some cities won’t allow docks larger than one-fourth of the width of a body of water, while others have no restrictions at all. Gather this information when you apply for your permits so you can plan the build accordingly.

Here are a few other considerations before you build, even if you're convinced you're in compliance with the law:

  • Are you damaging the environment? Bodies of water are often delicate ecosystems, and building a dock can be destructive and disruptive to the wildlife.

  • Are you blocking access? Lots of people like to use a lake, so you need to make sure your dock doesn't block public access to the water.

  • Can you enclose the dock? 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.

  • Do you need to follow any specific rules or guidelines? 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.

Cedar wood is the best choice for a hardwood dock, as it is rot-resistant and does well in the water. Pressure-treated pine and spruce are two other solid options. Alternately, composite or waterproof plastic are materials commonly used for docks, and are frequently used in prefabricated kits.

The length your dock can be will differ greatly depending on your location. Some localities will have rules; for example, some areas won't allow you to build a dock that is more than one-fourth of the width of a body of water. Other areas won't have any rules on length at all.

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