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>

How often do boat docks need maintenance?

• <div><p>Boat docks need maintenance every year. Get an inspection at the end of each warm weather season, and remove the dock from the water if possible (if it’s made of wood) when not in use. You can also treat the wood to lessen the impact of moisture damage.</p></div>

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>

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Q: Can I repair a water dock myself?

• <div><p>Minor repairs like replacing boards can be DIY-friendly, but structural or underwater repairs require professional expertise.</p></div>

Q: What are common issues requiring dock repair?

• <div><p>Rotting wood, loose boards, rusted fasteners, and damaged pilings often require repair to maintain safety and functionality.</p></div>

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Last update on October 04, 2025

Reviewed in March 2024
Soot the silk and customized correctly. As the work was commenced, any question that the installers had were addressed and completed properly. The final result was a form of art to me. If you want, smooth, and more than simple, I would definitely recommend City Home Repair managed by Steve...
City Home Repair
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Reviewed in November 2023
Eric and his guys did a fantastic job repairing our deck! I had contacted about 8 different companies. He was the quickest to respond, answered questions in detail, gave estimates for different possibilities, and was very friendly and respectful. We got scheduled for the work within a few weeks...
Abi-Son Unltd
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Reviewed in October 2018
I've know and used Tim and crew for a long time. He's reasonable, thorough, and very detail oriented. Pretty much any residential task I need a handyman for, I ask him first. He has always been responsive, knowledgeable, and continues to earn my business. He does what he says, communicates...
Rowland's Maintenance Repair Overhaul LLC
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Reviewed in July 2009
Excellent - he was 1/3 of the price I was quoted by Rowboat, easier to deal with and did an excellent job
Jeffrey Jones Marine Service
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Reviewed in January 2021
This was a tricky and hard job. I know because i started to do about 1/4 of it myself last summer. This is a steel truss dock held down with special screws. To make it tougher all materials has to be hoofed down to the lake and scraps hauled back up. Macaw did an awesome job, making it look...
Macaw Construction Services
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Reviewed in September 2012
We had our shore line restored and about 45' of rip-rap added to avoid any future erosion issues. We also had Kevin remove an old rotting roof and sun deck along with a rusted out boat lift off of our floating dock. The floating dock was fixed up where the roof post originally connected so...
MUSKRAT CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in October 2012
They were good to work with,have the equipment and experience to handle all aspects of dock building and dredging. They were great about any changes that were made and communicated with us on every aspect. When a problem cropped up at the end of the job, we were able to resolve it in a fair and...
Lake Norman Dredging
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Reviewed in October 2012
They did super work. They were very nice people. The pier is absolutely beautiful. They worked quick and efficiently through bad weather and circumstances that were out of their control.
Lancaster Dock and Pier
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