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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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A B Builders
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Water Dock - BuildWater Dock - Repair

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

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 contractor licensing tool 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.

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.

Common choices include pressure-treated wood, composite decking, and aluminum for durability and low maintenance.

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.

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.

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