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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

Building a dock is a complicated and time-intensive project, so professional builders typically take several weeks or several months to complete dock construction. Smaller docks in relatively shallow water may take two to four weeks to complete, while large or ornate docks in deep water could take up to six months. The timeline depends on the size and type of dock you want, the weather conditions in your area, and how ornate the construction needs to be. Your dock builder should give you an estimated timeline for construction along with your quote.

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

Yes, many professionals handle necessary permits to ensure legal compliance.

Most dock builds take 1-4 weeks, depending on design, permitting, and weather conditions.

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.

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