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DIY bulkhead repair advice needed
Posted on 11/13/15 at 8:57 am
Posted on 11/13/15 at 8:57 am
The bulkhead at my mom's house is roughly 30 years old and is pretty much rotted away.
Are there any tips on how to make these repairs ourselves without having to spend a ton of money?
She's gotten 2 quotes and both have been in the $10k range.
Are there any tips on how to make these repairs ourselves without having to spend a ton of money?
She's gotten 2 quotes and both have been in the $10k range.
This post was edited on 11/13/15 at 9:00 am
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Posted on 11/13/15 at 9:00 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
You have pics of the bulkhead?
Posted on 11/13/15 at 9:02 am to wickowick
Not on my new phone. Unfortunately.
Posted on 11/13/15 at 11:15 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
Not sure where you're located or who you got quotes from, but I had to have one repaired in Slidell. I got 3 quotes and went with the cheapest (Derrik Pile Driving Land & Marine for $8500) for 60'. 2 days after he finished my new bulkhead fell in and my neighbors collapsed too. Just be sure to use a company with good insurance and good references. It cost me just over $100k to redo mine and fix my neighbors with a reputable company. Didn't even get my $8500 back from that POS Derrik. I got royally screwed since his insurance didn't cover shotty workmanship.
That doesn't necessarily help you if you plan to make repairs yourself, but just keep in mind if you need to hire a contractor.
Also if work is done from a barge, they need maritime insurance.
Good luck.
That doesn't necessarily help you if you plan to make repairs yourself, but just keep in mind if you need to hire a contractor.
Also if work is done from a barge, they need maritime insurance.
Good luck.
Posted on 11/13/15 at 11:49 am to HES
quote:
It cost me just over $100k to redo mine and fix my neighbors with a reputable company
Posted on 11/13/15 at 11:52 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
Im assuming the existing bulkhead is all wood? Need a little more info here but dont think this is a project the average Joe can tackle on their own.
This post was edited on 11/13/15 at 11:54 am
Posted on 11/13/15 at 12:00 pm to HES
Fuuuuuccccckkkkkkk me!!!
Posted on 11/13/15 at 12:43 pm to Barf
Lost the entire yard on both properties and almost jeopardized the buildings. Very expensive lesson learned. Sometimes you get what you pay for. Ask for insurance and read the coverage carefully when making large financial decisions like that.
Posted on 11/13/15 at 1:16 pm to 4WHLN
Yes it's all wood.
I think you're right. This needs to be done the right way by people that know what they're doing.
I think you're right. This needs to be done the right way by people that know what they're doing.
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