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Avatar for Brothers Carpentry & Paint
Brothers Carpentry & Paint
4.9(
74
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Water Dock - BuildWater Dock - Repair

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos was fantastic to work with from the very first meeting throughout the building project and the final day. He communicated extremely well with us, and built the deck with extreme precision. And most important he is super kind as we’re all the team who worked with him."
Windows and Trim
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Recent projects

+9

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Span Builders, LLC
4.6(
25
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Water Dock - BuildWater Dock - Repair

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and competent. A carpenter is not necessarily a dock builder, but these guys have the experience and expertise to make you a quality product. Glad we found them! I would recommend them without reservation."
Pergola
Floating Dock / Kayak Launch
Lake Crabtree park
Lake Crabtree park
Deck/Boardwalk

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Water Dock - Repair

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I live in Florida an own a rental property in Rochester NY. Needed some one to diagnose a give a estimate to find a kitchen ceiling leak. He had to come twice as Tenant was a no show 1st time, He came again found the source of the leak (a leaky faucet in upstairs Bath). Gave a fair estimate an repaired the ceiling an replaced faucet. Was a great feeling to have a honest an fair price for the work. WILL DEFINITELY USE HIM AGAIN. THANK YOU BRADY"
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CJ Improvements
4.6(
48
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Water Dock - BuildWater Dock - Repair

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Communication was excellent and installation was top notch. These guys did a great job and I would recommend them to anyone and also possibly use them again for a deck install when I have more money!"
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Avatar for Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
28
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Water Dock - BuildWater Dock - Repair

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mike and Crystal were very professional from the first phone contact through the completion of the work. They showed up on time, their work was neat and they worked very efficiently. My windows were in pretty bad shape. They really took their time and prepped them very well which showed in the finished product. When asked to redo or touch up anything it was done without question. In the end we received a very good paint job on a timely basis and at a competitive price. I have already recommended Mike's Painting to others in my neighborhood and would use him again for future painting needs.
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+161

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Qualis Home Improvements, LLC
4.0(
37
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Water Dock - BuildWater Dock - Repair

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"Quails Home Improvements, LLC took a piece of our home and gave it life again. The new "She" shed as it is now called was a challenge from day one until the very end. But years of experience prevailed and now it is a beautiful part of our property. Not only is it a place of valued storage that gave us our home back, with great insulation through out, Randy was able to hear my concerns and see my vision of creativity, in how it was going to be used in the future. It was changed from an eye sore to a thing of beauty."
Deck Repair
Repaired
Trim work and painting
Trim work and painting
Trim work and painting

+31

Response time3 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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