Our Process

Overview of Our Dock Construction Process

Preliminary Inspection and Proposal

Shortly after you contact us to request your dock construction or repair inquiry our Operations Manager will arrange to meet with you personally to do a full inspection and measurement of your dock or investigate the repairs needed. 

We answer our phones and monitor all email submissions and assure you we will be prompt to contact you to setup a convenient time that works best for your schedule.

Upon submission of all necessary measurements and requirements we will generate a proposal to suit your dock project needs to ensure we deliver the best quality result at a very reasonable rate.

Our on staff Permit Contractor partner works directly with our Operations Manager to create all of our permit designs and manages the entire submission and approval process.   His dedicated education of all Washington State dock building requirements and well known contacts within most local permit agencies enables us to work through the often complex permit requirements very efficiently.

Permit Prep & Submission Phase

START DATE:  Upon Receipt of Signed Proposal
DURATION:  7 days (off-site)
  • Conduct further site visits to gather all property, structure, & habitat data.
  • Prepare drawings and submit all necessary permit application forms. Included: City/County Shoreline Exemption and a formal Building Permit; and a Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA).
  • Monitor permit status and fulfill any additional agency requests
  • Brief employees and schedule project review.
  • Schedule and attend pre-construction inspection.
  • Order all materials / Custom order special materials if required.

Demolition & Recycling Phase

START DATE:  Within two weeks of permit issuance
DURATION:  Approximately 2-3 days
  • Mobilize, position, and secure portable barge and support vessels at project site.
  • Remove any accessories including watercraft lifts; boat lift controls; cleats; ladder(s); etc..
  • Diver removes any unecessary pilings or other underwater elements as required.  Bad pilings will be cut at or near the lakebed.
  • Crew completes all demolition of dock materials and loads to barge.
  • Barge transports and properly disposes all materials to be recycled.
  • Sleeve restore all remaining piles using 32.5 wall HDPE (EPA approved) tubing, ¾” galvanized hardware, and quick-set concrete.
  • If required, schedule and attend piling and framing inspections. 

New Pile Driving, Pile Restoration & Unused Piling Removal Phase

DURATION: Approximately 2-3 days after demolition is completed
  • Sleeve restore all piles as necessary with our custom developed restoration techniques using 32.5 wall HDPE (EPA approved) tubing, ¾” galvanized hardware, and quick-set concrete.
  • Drive new proper sized steel pilings as required.
  • Sleeve over steel pin pilings as needed to match restored existing pilings.
  • Install all temporary support scaffolding.
  • If required by your local permit agency, we will schedule and attend a piling inspections. 

Dock Build / Restoration Phase

DURATION:  Approximately 5 days after pile restoration / new pile driving is complete
  • Set piles to elevation and prep for building.
  • Remove temporary support scaffolding.
  • If needed form and pour new concrete shore landing pad.
  • Secure new ACZA "Chemonite" treated cap beams with ¾” galvanized hardware.
  • Install additional support blocking at all cleat and ladder locations, as needed.
  • Treat all cut ends of framing with mastic sealant. 
  • Install new "Thruflow" grated decking with your choice of available colors with #12 x 2.5" stainless screws.

Finishing Phase & Final Permit Inspection

DURATION:  Approximately 4 days after completion of dock construction
  • Install new fascia around entire perimeter of new dock as defined within your proposal.
  • Install cleats (new and/or existing). New cleats are flip-up style safety style.
  • Install any other previously removed accessories. 
  • Install new 1” electrical conduit along entire length of structure. NOTE: A licensed electrician will need to pull wiring which is the customers responsibility.
  • Install 3/4” no-freeze H2O line and hose bib if desired.
  • Thoroughly hose and clean project site.
  • Remove all tools and equipment from site.
  • Schedule final building permit sign-off and attend if needed.

Customization to Suit Your Desires

If you have special needs or requirements we are here to help.   We build every dock and access point to be in compliance with all city and state permit requirements.  We are here to help ensure your dock access and additional structure elements are built to suit your needs.
We've been providing Washington State homeowners professional dock building services for over 20 years. 
Contact us today for a free inspection and proposal at 206.850.0250 or fill out the contact form below.
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