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Dock repair at it's finest!

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Real Estate Agent with Candice Silverthorn, Realtor, RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks

Having a dock on the Lake of the Ozarks requires a little maintenance, right?? Anybody that has a dock on the lake would probably say "a little??" Ha ha. Yeah maybe more than just a little lol.

Well my husband and I tackled our dock after we bought a home on the lake. We knew it needed a lot of repair. But my husband is a carpenter, so how bad could it be?? We managed to fix three areas by ourselves. That includes the walkway in the water, which was detached from the pier, and two areas with the boards popped up with the floats sticking out.

Well our dock did not have big enough floats, so we bought 6 4x8x20 new floats, ($469 a piece) and hired two fantastic companies to help finish the hardest part! They were both a Godsend! Beasley's Mobile Welding & Repair LLC. and Wicked Welding LLC. Both insured and Ameren approved dock builders. They had a challenge with a couple areas that needed welded, and they pulled up all the deck boards on one side, and put in 4 new floats. That's two days worth of hard work. 

It's a bit tore up right now but the whole thing floats! We will put more floats in later, but at least now we can get the elecrician out and get a lift put in. I'm ready for Spring!!! Your money is well invested in a dock here at the Lake! Great for resell! Call me if you have any buying or selling real estate needs in the Lake area!

Candice Silverthorn, Realtor, RE/MAX Lake of the Ozarks, 309-370-2634 call or text CandiceSellsLakeHomes.com

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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Candice, thank you for sharing this experience with your dock.  Welcome to Activerain, and keep on blogging.   We want to hear about your experiences and area.

Jan 06, 2023 06:21 PM
Candice Silverthorn

Thank you!

Jan 12, 2023 01:30 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

Welcome to ActiveRain  You hopefully will get the exposure you seek as well as a great place to learn.

Any wood near water needs to be checked often and if repairs are needed, they should not be done quickly as it will only create bigger issues down the road

Jan 07, 2023 06:18 AM
Candice Silverthorn

Absolutely! And thank you!

Jan 12, 2023 01:31 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Candice Silverthorn - What a great post. Very educational, personal account, and informational too! You are lucky to have a Carpenter for a usband. Together you learn a lot, no doubt! I know I wouldn't tackle a dock. It is more complicated than I could handle. 

Welcome to ActiveRain!!!

Jan 07, 2023 02:25 PM
Candice Silverthorn

We have tackled a lot together, and we are calling on more and more help as we get older haha. I hate carrying drywall tho!

Jan 12, 2023 01:41 PM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Great information, thanks for sharing.  I hope you have a great day.

Jan 08, 2023 02:32 AM
Candice Silverthorn

Thank you! You as well!

Jan 12, 2023 01:42 PM
Matthew Klinowski, PA
Downing Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Golf Guy | Find Your Dream Lifestyle

Welcome to ActiveRain and congrats on your firs post.

Jan 08, 2023 06:28 AM
Candice Silverthorn

Thank you! 

Jan 12, 2023 01:42 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Candice - education, experience and trial and error combine as everyday life presents its lesson plan.  I admit, my dock knowledge is limited so your post opened my eyes a little bit more.  And I am sure I could learn even more as time continues. 

Congratulations on your first ActiveRain post.  Good luck as you discover more about the AR community.  Hopefully, we will see you back here with more about you, your area, your business and maybe more about docks too.  Enjoy your membership.  

Jan 08, 2023 08:47 AM
Candice Silverthorn

Thank you so much!

Jan 12, 2023 01:43 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Welcome to the ActiveRain community. Congratulations on your first post.

Jan 10, 2023 08:28 PM
Candice Silverthorn

Thank you!

Jan 12, 2023 01:44 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for following my blog. Your comments are always welcome.

Jan 13, 2023 03:47 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Use your Blog Settings to create and automatic signature for your blog. Readers want to see your contact information. Tips have been posted previously in the Q&A section.

Jan 13, 2023 03:48 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Candice Silverthorn welcome to ActiveRain, and congratulations on successfully posting your first blog on this site.

Jan 17, 2023 03:46 PM
AJ Heidmann ~ CRS
McEnearney Associates, Inc. - Alexandria, VA
YOUR Alexandria & Arlington, VA Real Estate Expert

Candace ~ Welcome to ActiveRain and congrats on your first blog post.  Having a dock in good working order is a must on Lake of the Ozarks and I am glad that you found great vendors to help you out.

Feb 15, 2023 10:57 AM