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Apex Remodeling
4.3(
262
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Water Dock - Repair

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike Potts (Estimator and Production Manager), promptly followed up on my request for a quote. He fully discussed the needs of the project and its options. Henry's longstanding crew showed up on time, were very pleasant and professionally delivered my new deck and window repairs/painting on schedule without any additional charges. Overall, I believe the price was reasonable and I received a high value product for the money that will last me for 10-15 years."
Response time1 day
199 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Deck Cetera, LLC
4.8(
20
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Water Dock - Repair

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the initial meeting up to completion of the project, Colin and his crew were very helpful and professional. Colin met with us to explain what the options were for railing on our existing deck and did not pressure us to make a quick decision. He uses quality products in the build and does not cut corners. Pete was the lead on the project and did an outstanding job answering any questions and ensuring we were completely happy with the project. We highly recommend Deck Cetera for any project as customers can expect a professional job."
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 Mitchell's Deck and Sunroom
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 Mitchell's Deck and Sunroom
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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Xpress Exterior Design, LLC
4.6(
130
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Water Dock - Build

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Roofing Company removed slate roof and installed asphalt. House has a steep angled roof. I liked the actual work. Safety harness on men and fast service. What I didn't like was unprofessional attitude of company. Expensive plants and fine landscaping surrounds house much of which was crushed from falling debris. Plastic sheeting had been laid directly on delicate landscaping. When later researching this issue most companies lean long posts against the house. Then plastic sheeting is laid over and tacked to the posts. This lifts the sheet off of landscaping keeping plantings safe from falling debris. Article Title: If Your Roofer Ruins Your Bushes You Paid Too Much! I have children in my home so nail removal was important. The roofers did an adequate job. My Grandchildren collected 38 nails subsequently (for .25 cents each). The driver (who brought the roll-off) drove over my lawn causing deep grooves to grass and cracked the sidewalk. After 6 weeks the subcontracted trucking company agreed to pay for damage. I personally arranged cement and lawn repair company to fix the damage. I mention this as a negative against the roofer as I felt they should have assumed the responsibility of the repair and not myself. We paid the roofer $5500. They were almost lowest bid. We held $500 back until damage sidewalk was done. Roofer refused to pay anything towards the extensive damage to the landscaping. Manager pointed out that the contract read that foliage would be protected by being covered by sheeting. The contract also mentioned chance of some damage to property. What I take issue with was the disregard to the property. Heavy rope was left on the sheeting, the weight of that rope was crushing a bush. Piles of slate left on sheeting crushing plants. It wasn't until the men moved the plastic that I was aware of the damage this was causing and insisted the workers throw the slate away from the house! The men were agreeable and polite when I spoke to them. But where was the manager who promised he would be on site?? I called him, " I can't be at every job." But he was at my house the following day. He stayed the entire second day and the crew made effort to throw the slate into the garbage bin. The finished roof looks very good. The manager's final word was all companies do cover landscaping the way he does without posts. Make your own choice."
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Flat Roof - Baltimore

+10

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Manhattan Production Painting
5.0(
11
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Water Dock - BuildWater Dock - Repair

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Orlando and his crew replaced rotten wood, removed rust from metal trip, and prepped and painted the entire house. They came back to fix any areas that weren't finished to my satisfaction. The cost was reasonable and their work was excellent. I highly recommend this company."
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blue World LLC
5.0(
6
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Water Dock - BuildWater Dock - Repair

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We're passionate about delivering an exceptional building and remodeling experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home.

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+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Shingle Construction Inc
5.0(
7
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Water Dock - BuildWater Dock - Repair

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

"They repaired the roof and replaced the missing siding. Even though the siding was 20 years old, they were able to find a perfect match for it to look like it had always been there. After finishing the job, they cleaned up all the roofing materials that were taken off and took them away. My coworker needed work done and after this experience I have recommended Shingle Roofing to them.."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Remodel Washington DC
5.0(
8
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Water Dock - BuildWater Dock - Repair

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex and Svetlana were extremely responsive from the start. They did the work quickly and with total transparency and it actually cost a bit less than they'd first estimated. I would definitely hire them again for all sorts of home repair, maintenance or improvement jobs."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dock Building and Repair FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

The average cost of a new dock piling is $950, including the labor to install it. Dock piling costs can range from $300 to $1,600. You can save money by trying to repair a damaged piling instead of replacing it. On average, repairing a boat dock piling costs $450, with prices ranging between $200 and $700.

The cost to build a new dock can range widely, typically from $5,000 to $65,000, with an average cost around $15,500. The final price depends on several key factors, including the dock's size, the materials used, the complexity of the installation, the depth of the water, the type of dock being built, and whether it is in fresh or salt water.

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 Kettering, MD homeowners’ guide to dock building and repairs

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