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Avatar for Brothers Carpentry & Paint
Brothers Carpentry & Paint
4.9(
77
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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 by38%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%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
)
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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CJ Improvements
4.6(
48
)
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

"I would highly recommend this business.  We had them come and restain the deck and at first just powerwash the house.  They scheduled the work right away.  After doing the pressure washing, there were some areas with paint chips under the soffit.  Mike offered to repaint those for free.  During this, they noticed areas of the soffit that were rotten, so we had them repair those areas of the wood.  They also fixed a few screens that were damaged during the pressure washing for free.  
Everything turned out great, and we are very happy we had this work done.  Mike and Crystal are very professional and easy to work with.  I will be having them do some more work on our house in the near future.
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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 FAQs, 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.

Costs depend on dock type, size, materials, water depth, and labor.

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

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.

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.

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