Top 7 Dock Building & Repair Contractors in Elizabethton, TN
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.
Recent reviews for Elizabethton Dock Building & Repair Contractors
I first rated Shawn and Jay a 5 star review for my screened in porch. It was dark the last day they finished completion. So I told them no worries when it gets warmer they can come back and install my ceiling fan as we had planned and correct any issues. ...
I would NOT recommend them to anyone. They messed up my tile floor, blamed it on two of their men. Shawn Hall promised me he would come back and make this right with me. Now he will not return my phone calls, and I am having to prepare to drag him into Co...
Shawn and his crew came and tore down my existing porch and replaced it with Trex decking. I was so pleased with the outcome. When I need something else done I will 100% contact this company again. Thank you for your hard work and communication skills!
Hall s came right over to give estimate very polite and reasonable. I would of hired him but my brother fixed the problem.
He (they) did a fantastic job ! So happy ! And they did not rip us off like some other's did. Highly Recommend !
Mr. Graham took our money (thousands) and never finished the remodel, what they did do was horrible and needs to be replaced. He kept giving us sob stories on why he needed more money until we ended up paying him everything, then he never came back. He ...
They did a great job installing our new front door. He helped us purchase it from Lowes in JC. Once it was delivered, we scheduled the date for installation later that week. He and his crew got it done that day. Looks great!
If you are looking for a contractor, TRUST ME, you can stop looking right now. Paul is the one! My husband and I wish he had built our entire house! Our neighbor up the street left her car in reverse and went in the house, thinking it was in park... It...
Mr. Graham took our money (thousands) and never finished the remodel, what they did do was horrible and needs to be replaced. Our electrical is wired completely wrong and was deemed a fire hazard by a real electrician....dangerous to my family! He kept gi...
Mr. Graham was hired to do a bedroom & master bath remodel, a basement remodel, interior doors and exterior porch railings. He was paid in full and not a single project was completed in full! The railings have to be taken off and fixed, they were installe...
Everything You Need to Know About Elizabethton Dock Building & Repair Contractors
Does the dock building & repair contractor I want to hire need to be licensed in Elizabethton?
Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Dock Building & Repair Contractor need to have. There are 0 dock building & repair contractors in Elizabethton that are licensed.
Here are the types of license(s) Dock Building & Repair Contractors need to have to work on Dock Building & Repair Services jobs in TN:
How does invoicing/payment work for most Dock Building & Repair Contractor projects in Elizabethton?
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 Elizabethton 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 Elizabethton
Within a month
Repair deck
Deck surface
Water damage
Moderate
Wood
Wood
Yes
Change deck surface material
Yes, I have design plans
Yes, I just need construction
Not sure
Within a month
I'm not sure
Decking or deck surface, Stairs and railings
Rotting, cracked or missing boards, Needs to be refinished
Minor (the deck just needs cosmetic repairs)
No
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
Within a month
Repair deck
Railings
Water damage, Cracked, broken, or missing boards
Minor
Wood
Concrete or masonry
Yes
Structural modifications, Change deck surface material
No, but I know what I want.
No, pro must provide materials
No
I'm flexible
Modify deck
Yes
Wood
Wood
No
Hand rails
No, pro must provide materials
Within a year
Build new deck
Yes, I have design plans.
Smaller than 100 square feet
Wood
Wood
Custom stairs
Something else
No, pro must provide the materials
I'm flexible
Build new deck
Yes, I have design plans.
I haven't decided
Wood, Metal
Wood
Custom stairs
Something else
No, pro must provide the materials
I'm flexible
No
500-1000 sq ft
Pressure-treated pine
Stairs
No, thanks, just the deck
No
I'm flexible
Build new deck
No, but I know what I want.
Smaller than 100 square feet
Wood
Wood
Something else
Something else
No, pro must provide the materials