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Handyman Docks
5.0(
6
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Water Dock - Repair

Serving Talbott, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have a camper and needed vinyl plank flooring put in, I contacted Handyman docks. I m very pleased with their quality of work, very polite and showed up on time!"
deck replaced
deck replaced
remodel job
remodle job
Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Absolute Property Management, LLC
4.8(
28
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Water Dock - Repair

Serving Talbott, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lewis and the guys do excellent work. Very friendly and answered any questions I had. Would totally recommend them for any work you need completed. I have several other projects I will hire them to do after my pool is closed. I know they will do a great job!!!"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Cole Home Services and Landscape Construction
4.5(
9
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Water Dock - Repair

Serving Talbott, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Randy Cole and his crew replaced a series of large, irregular (and often slippery) natural stepping stones that traversed 65 feet with an elevation gain of 9 feet with a beautiful walkway constructed of Cambridge Ledgestone Vermont Slate pavers and 13 or so cast stone stairs. They also replaced a large area with gravel underneath our deck with the same pavers. Randy and his helpers then did a wonderful job of fixing a stone wall next to our new walkway using a combination of the stones they had removed plus a palette of blue mountain wall stone. After all the construction was finished, the area adjacent to the walkway was returned to its original condition, mulch was laid down, and the section of our lawn that was used as a staging area for the work was repaired and reseeded. Other work included rototilling a section of the lawn in anticipation of creating a garden there next summer, and laying down stones around the border of this intended garden, I heartily recommend using this company for your stone work, Most importantly, Randy is there every step of the way, working alongside his small crew, making sure the work is done correctly. Description of work: Built walkway, rebuilt stone wall, moved stones, replaced gravel area under deck with pavers, rototilled garden, laid down mulch, reseeded part of lawn. Category: Landscaping, Masonry, Stone and Gravel, Landscaping - Hardscaping ; Pavers"
Custom curved fence
Custom gate
Custom fence and gates
Custom fence and gates
Trim and deck railings

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Eagles Construction and Painting
5.0(
4
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Water Dock - BuildWater Dock - Repair

Serving Talbott, TN and surrounding areas

"If I could give 10 stars I would. Great customer service. They actually showed up when promised. Worked all day. Very professional. I saw their work in person & had no doubts that I wanted them to do my porch. Maria was a pleasure to do business with. I showed her a photo of the design I wanted. They came out, measured my porch & I got a quote the next day. Unfortunately the price was out of my budget. To my surprise, Maria did some research of designs & showed me a photo of something very similar to my original design within my budget. YES! The guys had my porch done in two days. Tear down of the old railings, posts and hauled it away. Up with the new. All while keeping my porch & front yard very tidy. Friendly, hard working gentleman. I totally recommend Eagle’s Construction for whatever job you have. Big, small, they do it all….even house cleaning. Not to mention they traveled 40 miles to do my job. Don’t hesitate, just hire them!"
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+12

Recommended by100%of homeowners
TFS Builders
5.0(
2
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Water Dock - Repair

Serving Talbott, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dock Building and Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

You will likely need a permit to build a new dock or add to an existing one, especially if it's a permanent structure. Permit requirements vary by location, as they are typically set by local municipalities, counties, or cities rather than states. You should check with your local government or building department to determine what paperwork is required before you begin. In many areas, you may need multiple permits, including general construction permits and those designed to protect local marine life. Additionally, if you are part of a homeowner's association (HOA), they may have their own rules regarding docks, such as minimum distances between neighboring docks. It's best to check with all relevant authorities (city, county, HOA) to ensure you are in compliance. A professional dock builder can often handle the permit-pulling process for you.

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.

Common choices include pressure-treated wood, composite decking, and aluminum for durability and low maintenance.

If you don’t want to rely on an anchor on land, you can also build dock posts. You’ll need to rent a water jet to blow out sand and silt from the lake floor in order to place the posts; it’s a complicated task that is best left to a professional.

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