A boat dock can significantly add to the value and appearance of your property. It gives you fast access to the water and provides you with an easy way to launch and dock your boat. To ensure that your docks last for years, you need to have them professionally designed and built. These reasons explain why you should hire professional contractors who are experienced in building boat lifts and docks.
Choosing the Best Building Site
Contractors who are experienced in building sturdy and long-lasting docks for clients know where to build them on a body of water. You cannot simply choose a spot on the bank at random. You need to evaluate it for important factors like sturdiness of the sand or soil, depth of the water off the bank and flow of the current at that location.
Your builder will pick a spot that provides a sturdy foundation on which to anchor the dock and boat lift. He or she will also choose a place that is deep enough to launch or dock a boat and that has a current that will help propel your boat into the water.
Avoiding Launch Hazards
Your experienced builder will also know what hazards to look for when choosing a place to build your docks. For example, you need to have your boat lifts built in a location that avoids risks like sharp rocks on the bottom of the water. You do not want to tear up your boat's underside when you launch or bring it into dock.
Likewise, you want your docks to be built in a spot that does not have quicksand or silt into which your boat can sink. You want to avoid having your boat get stuck in the dock and needing to have it towed away. The builder can choose a smooth, rock- or pebble-filled area along the bank line on which your docks can be built.
Finally, your builder can secure the right permits from the city or county to build your docks and boat lifts. Even if you live in a rural area, you still may need a permit to build a dock on the waterfront. The contractor that you hire will know what permits to buy in your area and include the price in the estimate he or she gives you. You will get docks that are legal, solidly built, and safe for launching your boat.
