Top 1 Dock Building & Repair Contractors in Cambridge, MD
Top questions to ask before hiring a dock building & repair contractor
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
Everything You Need to Know About Cambridge Dock Building & Repair Contractors
How many dock building & repair contractors does Cambridge have?
There are around 11 companies throughout Cambridge to help you with your next dock building & repair services job.
- 2 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.
How does invoicing/payment work for most Dock Building & Repair Contractor projects in Cambridge?
Every project differs, but you should ask any dock building & repair contractor for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any dock building & repair services work is done.
If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for dock building & repair contractors to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your dock building & repair contractor project.
If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the dock building & repair contractor to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.
What should I check for once my Dock Building & Repair Contractor in Cambridge has finished working?
Every dock building & repair services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any dock building & repair services company has told you they've finished the job:
- Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with dock building & repair services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
- Ask the dock building & repair contractor to describe what they did. Whether your dock building & repair services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
- Compare the description provided on your dock building & repair services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
- Request that the dock building & repair contractor do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.
Latest projects near Cambridge
Within a year
Build new deck
No, I want to discuss it with a professional
I haven't decided
Wood
Wood
Custom stairs
Built-in benches, planters, or storage
No, pro must provide the materials
I'm flexible
Pressure-treated pine
Decking or deck surface
Warping or water damage, Rotting, cracked or missing boards
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
No
No, but I'll provide them
Within a month
Floating
Needs new boat bumpers, Needs to be secured, Needs new floats, need floating dock system with gangway onto tidal canal.
Serious (the dock is unsafe)
No
Within a month
Permanent
Needs to be replaced, poorly constructed
Serious (the dock is unsafe)
No