Top 2 Dock Building & Repair Contractors in Marion, 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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Marion 62959
Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
I'm flexible
Existing deck
No
No
Approximate size of deck to build
Under 100 sq ft
Under 100 sq ft
Decking and railing materials
Pressure-treated pine
Pressure-treated pine
Deck features
Roof over deck, Railing around the deck and steps for going up and down
Roof over deck, Railing around the deck and steps for going up and down
Other deck features
I have a swing that I would like to install on the deck
I have a swing that I would like to install on the deck
Extent of design or prep work
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Marion 62959
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Within a month
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
Stairs, Nothing extra, just the deck
Stairs, Nothing extra, just the deck
Other deck features
No, thanks, just the deck
No, thanks, just the deck
Extent of design or prep work
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Marion 62959
Dock Repair
Start Date
Within a year
Within a year
Type of dock
Floating
Floating
Dock issues
Wood dry rot, Needs new floats, Needs new boat bumpers, Needs walkway replaced
Wood dry rot, Needs new floats, Needs new boat bumpers, Needs walkway replaced
Severity of damage
Minor (the dock only needs cosmetic repairs)
Minor (the dock only needs cosmetic repairs)
Filing an insurance claim
No
No
Marion 62959
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a year
Within a year
Service requested
Modify deck
Modify deck
Change surface material
Yes
Yes
Existing surface material
Composite
Composite
Desired surface material
I could use a professional recommendation
I could use a professional recommendation
Structural modifications
No
No
Supplemental features
W arent quite sure yet
W arent quite sure yet
Materials provided
No, pro must provide materials
No, pro must provide materials
Marion 62959
Deck Repair
Start Date
Within a week
Within a week
Type of deck
I'm not sure
I'm not sure
Areas of deck to repair
Structural beams, joists or posts, Decking or deck surface
Structural beams, joists or posts, Decking or deck surface
Deck damage
Warping or water damage, Rotting, cracked or missing boards
Warping or water damage, Rotting, cracked or missing boards
Severity of damage
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
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
Marion 62959
Dock Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Within a month
Preferred size of dock
100-200 sq ft
100-200 sq ft
Kind of dock
I'm not sure
I'm not sure
Location of dock
Lake or pond
Lake or pond
Location characteristics
I'm not sure
I'm not sure
Extent of design prep
Yes, I have professional plans and designs
Yes, I have professional plans and designs
Marion 62959
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Within a month
Service requested
Modify deck
Modify deck
Change surface material
Yes
Yes
Existing surface material
Composite
Composite
Desired surface material
Composite
Composite
Structural modifications
No
No
Supplemental features
May put 3 season room
May put 3 season room
Materials provided
No, pro must provide materials
No, pro must provide materials
Marion 62959
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a week
Within a week
Service requested
Build new deck
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
No, but I know what I want.
No, but I know what I want.
Deck size (SQFT)
Smaller than 100 square feet
Smaller than 100 square feet
Surface and railing material
Wood
Wood
Deck structure material
Wood
Wood
Structural features
Disability access improvements
Disability access improvements
Supplemental additions
Something else
Something else
Material provided
No, pro must provide the materials
No, pro must provide the materials