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.

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McAlester 74501
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a week
Service requested
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
Yes, I have design plans.
Deck size (SQFT)
500 to 1000 square feet
Surface and railing material
Wood
Deck structure material
Wood
Structural features
Custom stairs
Supplemental additions
Something else
Material provided
No, pro must provide the materials
McAlester 74501
Dock Construction
Start Date
Within a year
Preferred size of dock
I'm not sure
Kind of dock
Floating
Location of dock
Lake or pond
Location characteristics
Water is more than 10 feet deep, Soft or muddy bottom, Major tide changes of 5 or more feet
Extent of design prep
No
McAlester 74501
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a week
Project type
Home remodel or addition
Type of remodeling project
Remodel home exterior
Any structural changes
Adding roof dormers, Add a patio or porch covering
Replace siding or trim
No
Exterior painting
No
Update or replace roof
No
Add or update porch, patio or deck
Yes
Landscaping updates
No
Update or build patio, deck or porch
Deck
Extent of design prep
No
McAlester 74501
Deck Repair
Start Date
Within a month
Type of deck
Pressure-treated pine
Areas of deck to repair
Stairs and railings, Decking or deck surface, Guardrails and balusters
Deck damage
Warping or water damage, Rotting, cracked or missing boards, Loose, wobbly or unstable
Severity of damage
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
Filing insurance claim
No
Already have deck materials
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
McAlester 74501
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Service requested
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
No, but I know what I want.
Deck size (SQFT)
Larger than 1000 square feet
Surface and railing material
Wood, Looking for advice
Deck structure material
Wood
Structural features
Something else
Supplemental additions
Deck lighting
Material provided
No, pro must provide the materials