Top 3 Dock Building & Repair Contractors in Fox Lake, IL
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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Antioch 60002
Deck Repair
Start Date
Within a week
Within a week
Type of deck
Pressure-treated pine
Pressure-treated pine
Areas of deck to repair
Stairs and railings, Guardrails and balusters, Decking or deck surface
Stairs and railings, Guardrails and balusters, Decking or deck surface
Deck damage
Warping or water damage, Rotting, cracked or missing boards, Needs to be refinished
Warping or water damage, Rotting, cracked or missing boards, Needs to be refinished
Severity of damage
Minor (the deck just needs cosmetic repairs)
Minor (the deck just needs cosmetic repairs)
Filing insurance claim
No
No
Already have deck materials
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
Antioch 60002
Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
I'm flexible
Existing deck
No
No
Approximate size of deck to build
I'm not sure
I'm not sure
Decking and railing materials
I'm not sure
I'm not sure
Deck features
Multi-level deck, Stairs
Multi-level deck, Stairs
Other deck features
Built-in benches, planters or storage
Built-in benches, planters or storage
Extent of design or prep work
No
No
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Within a month
Service requested
Replace deck
Replace deck
Deck removed
No, pro should remove existing deck
No, pro should remove existing deck
Plans, drawings, blueprints
No, but I know what I want
No, but I know what I want
Deck size (SQFT)
250 to 500 square feet
250 to 500 square feet
Surface and railing material
Wood
Wood
Structure material
Wood
Wood
Structural features
Not listed here
Not listed here
Supplemental features
Something else
Something else
Materials included
No, pro must provide materials
No, pro must provide materials