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 Ely Dock Building & Repair Contractors

How do I know I am getting a fair price for Dock Building & Repair Services work in Ely?

Every Dock Building & Repair Services job has different requirements. Remember that the price will differ depending on the scope of your project. However, that doesn't mean you have to go in blind. Check out our tips for getting a fair price for Ely work from Dock Building & Repair Contractorsbelow:

  • Talk to a few different Dock Building & Repair Contractors and ask for quotes to compare. We have around 34 professionals and companies in Ely for you to compare.
  • Before contacting a company, check out the ratings and reviews from previous customers to learn what others have paid, how long the Dock Building & Repair Contractors took on the job, and how satisfied they were.

Will Dock Building & Repair Services work in Ely require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?

Whether you’re dock building & repair contractor job is in Ely or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring dock building & repair contractors. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the dock building & repair contractor performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the dock building & repair services folks that everything is in order.

How many dock building & repair contractors does Ely have?

There are around 34 companies throughout Ely to help you with your next dock building & repair services job.

  • 5 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.

Latest projects near Ely

Recent projects booked on Porch
Ely 55731
Dock Construction
Start Date
Within a week
Preferred size of dock
200-400 sq ft
Kind of dock
I'm not sure
Location of dock
Lake or pond
Location characteristics
I'm not sure
Extent of design prep
No
Ely 55731
Deck Repair
Service needed
Deck Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible