What other things should I consider before building a dock?

• <div><p>Here are a few other considerations before you build, even if you're convinced you're in compliance with the law:</p><ul><li><p><b>Are you damaging the environment?</b> Bodies of water are often delicate ecosystems, and building a dock can be destructive and disruptive to the wildlife.</p></li><li><p><b>Are you blocking access? </b>Lots of people like to use a lake, so you need to make sure your dock doesn't block public access to the water.</p></li><li><p><b>Can you enclose the dock? </b>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.</p></li><li><p><b>Do you need to follow any specific rules or guidelines?</b> 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.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do dock builders need to be licensed?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">contractor licensing tool</a> 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.</p></div>

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Q: How do I maintain a newly built dock?

• <div><p>Regularly inspect for structural issues, clean debris, and apply sealant to protect from water damage.</p></div>

Q: Should I repair or replace my dock?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Do repairs include replacing flotation devices?

• <div><p>Yes, professionals can replace damaged flotation devices to maintain proper dock buoyancy.</p></div>

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The GPS Plumbing employee did an Excellent job locating and repairing the stoppage blocking my Toilet from flushing properly. Thank You FAB
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It went great. Bill was able to match the molding that the builder installed on the opposing walls. He has a wonderful personality, a great work ethic and his workmanship was excellent
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Reviewed in September 2022
Deficient diagnosis, substandard technical knowledge, inadequate repair. Contracted their service to perform three repairs and they were unable to remediate one of the leaks. Their handling of the situation was even worse.
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Tomasz was my service person and he was professional and did an outstanding job of repairing my refrig6
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IT WENT VERY WELL. BQ SYSTEMS RESPONDED QUICKLY TO MY REQUEST ( HAD A NARROW TIME FRAME: HAD TO GET IT FIXED SO I COULD SELL MY HOUSE.) AND THE FOLKS AT BQ SYS. DID EVERYTHING THEY COULD TO HELP ME. THE REPAIR TO THE FOUNDATION WALL WAS COMPLETED IN LESS THAN ONE DAY AT A FAIR PRICE. I AND THE...
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They responded quickly, the repair was done well but they were overpriced!
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Sewer line was repaired professionally in a timely manner!! Would hire again.
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Work was fast and good quality. The technician suggested good ways to economically bring several outlets up to modern standards at low cost by wiring them downstream of GFCI's, saving money. The only downside was that we didn't realize that a building permit was necessary, and that the cost of...
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Dan, the plumber, was on time, reasonably priced and very informative. Quick to repair the job.
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Wow. I am so pleased with the work that was done to my lakefront property. I had a 15 year old bulkhead at the water's edge that I wanted to do something with. It wasn't in terrible shape, but needed some attention. After discussing with Herb, we ended up leaving the old bulkhead, and...
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