Docks aren’t meant to last forever, and while your dock doesn’t need to be in absolutely perfect condition all the time, you shouldn’t underestimate the damages and safety hazards that can stem from an old or unreliable dock.
Dock replacement services make sure that the dock you have is serving all of your needs and keeping you and your watercraft safe. These are some of the top signs that you need to replace your old or damaged dock:
- Extensive damages. Sometimes, dock damages are minor enough that they can be solved by hiring professional dock repair services, but other times, especially after years of use or a heavy storm causes major damages, you’ll need a total dock replacement instead. Extensive damages, such as a damaged foundation or widespread wood rot, are more severe and less easily dealt with. In these cases, the best way to address them is usually through replacing your dock altogether.
- Wobbling. There may be hidden issues with your deck that you wouldn’t consider extensive damages but are still cause for a dock replacement. For example, if you wobble a lot walking on your dock, chances are you need the dock replaced. You want to make sure you feel safe on your dock, so any issue preventing you from feeling safe needs to be addressed by a dock professional.
- Changing needs. There doesn’t always have to be a safety reason for replacing your dock. Sometimes, what you need for your dock may change. Maybe your dock is currently perfect for fitting your single boat but you plan on purchasing more watercraft that need space to be stored securely. Maybe you want to expand your dock to include an area for lounging. Your dock should fulfill your needs, and if your needs aren’t being fulfilled, you should replace the dock.
For your custom dock construction needs, give us a call at Custom Dock Works today.