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: 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>

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>

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Great service and great attitude when they discussed issues with the system with us! He was upfront and honest about the price to repair and we couldnâ t ask for anything more!
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This has been one of the few bright points in building our home. Joe has been amazing every step of the way and his team is exemplary in their work, ethic, and demeanor. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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The technician was wonderful. Came to the house as scheduled and made repairs. Cleaned up the debris. Couldn't ask for better.
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Joseph was very unprofessional and rude as well as trying to mark up the price of the repair. Seemed like a scammer
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Mike was on time an went to work immediately. Determined what had to be done, quoted a price for the repair which was excepted, and performed repair.
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They did an excellent job on the wall repair and painting. The color choice was perfect and our home looks great.
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He was courteous and knowledgeable. However his price was much more than I expected. He came out and tracked the problem down and he didn't allow enough time to finished the repair and he had to later return to finish the repair. He was very professional, but he didn't cover his shoes while...
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Brought the car in and left it there to be repaired. Ron did an excellent job in a reasonable time at a reasonable cost.. No surprises!
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My basement flooded on the record rainfall weekend, but I wasn't sure why. Mike and Gus, licensed plumbers, arrived on time and looking professional. They introduced themselves and then got to work-never wasted a moment. They did a complete inspection of the entire system before making a...
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