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Capital District Contracting
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Water Dock - BuildWater Dock - Repair

Serving Root, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

"A contract was written up and everything on the contract was completed and then some. Job was finished as expected and site was cleaned up. These guys are young and I think with more experiences they will be better with time management. They guarantee their labor for 10 years. We are going to have them back to do some chimney repairs next week."
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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W & A Property Management
2.1(
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Water Dock - BuildWater Dock - Repair

Serving Root, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Free estimates within a 50 mile radius!

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by28%of homeowners
Northeast Tradesmen, LLC
5.0(
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Water Dock - Build

Serving Root, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were attentive to our needs but made suggestions that we never would have thought of, making the project better. They were very receptive to our choice of materials and went the extra mile to find the materials we wanted for the job. Will use them again if needed and would heartily recommend them. They were punctual and always cleaned at the end of the day."
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Dock Building and Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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