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.

Latest projects near Spirit Lake

Recent projects booked on Porch
Spirit Lake 51360
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a year
Service requested
Replace deck
Deck removed
No, pro should remove existing deck
Plans, drawings, blueprints
No, I would like a professional opinion
Deck size (SQFT)
250 to 500 square feet
Surface and railing material
I'd like a professional recommendation
Structure material
I'd like a professional recommendation
Structural features
Custom stairs
Supplemental features
Deck lighting
Materials included
No, pro must provide materials
Spirit Lake 51360
Dock Construction
Start Date
Within a year
Preferred size of dock
I'm not sure
Kind of dock
I'm not sure
Location of dock
Lake or pond
Location characteristics
Rocky bottom
Extent of design prep
No
Spirit Lake 51360
Dock Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Preferred size of dock
Under 100 sq ft
Kind of dock
Permanent
Location of dock
Lake or pond
Location characteristics
Soft or muddy bottom
Extent of design prep
No
Spirit Lake 51360
Dock Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Preferred size of dock
I'm not sure
Kind of dock
Permanent
Location of dock
Man-made canal
Location characteristics
Water is more than 10 feet deep, Soft or muddy bottom
Extent of design prep
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Spirit Lake 51360
Dock Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
Preferred size of dock
200-400 sq ft
Kind of dock
Permanent
Location of dock
Bay or sound
Location characteristics
Soft or muddy bottom
Extent of design prep
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Spirit Lake 51360
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a year
Service requested
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
No, but I know what I want.
Deck size (SQFT)
100 to 250 square feet
Surface and railing material
Wood
Deck structure material
Wood
Structural features
Something else
Supplemental additions
Built-in benches, planters, or storage
Material provided
No, pro must provide the materials
Spirit Lake 51360
Dock Construction
Start Date
Within a year
Preferred size of dock
I'm not sure
Kind of dock
Standing
Location of dock
Lake or pond
Location characteristics
Sandy bottom, Waves or swells over 2 feet high
Extent of design prep
No