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Custom Fence and Deck
5.0(
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Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent. We had ~160' of chain link and picket fencing removed and replaced, as well as 25' of 6' privacy fence. They were kind, friendly, affordable, and gave us a beautiful fence!"
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+19

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GlassProX
4.2(
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Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome job! One door had a flaw in it which was not noticed until installation. They acknowledged it and replaced it, but at least I had a door in the interim. Would definitely rehire!!"
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+22

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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DC Enterprises
3.8(
96
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Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All three very personal and they did great work. They took time to do it right. Donnie was willing to give advice and to explain how to accomplish other projects should I want to do things on my own. He’s a Veteran which means a lot to me. He offered fair pricing and was upfront with the things that they found while performing repairs. I plan on hiring again for a couple more projects in the future."
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
Bellascapes
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Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Installed a new front walkway for our house - approximately 4' wide x 35' long, with several curves. Other than a delay in the start date due to weather and other factors, everything went very well. The quality of the materials and installation is high, the workers were very polite and very professional, and the walk is a beautiful addition to our home. They made a lot of effort to do things right the first time, and it shows. Highly recommended. The work took a day - they started around 8:30 in the morning and were done by 5:30 that evening.
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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FAQs for water dock building service projects in Atlanta, GA

With the right design and maintenance, a vinyl sea wall capped with concrete can serve you for 50 to 70 years, while poured-concrete walls last 50 to 60 years. Steel or aluminum options last 30 to 40 years, and treated wood holds up for 10 to 25 years. Plan on regular inspections and prompt repairs to keep any sea wall performing at its best for decades.

A bulkhead holds back soil in calm, inland waters, while a sea wall is built for pounding coastal waves. The sea wall’s job is to absorb and deflect wave energy, offering stronger erosion control. A bulkhead mainly keeps soil in place but isn’t designed to stand up to heavy surf.

A sea wall needs a deep footing—four to 10 feet or more—so it can resist shifting soils and constant wave pressure. The exact depth depends on your soil conditions, water depth, chosen material, and local building codes. Your marine contractor may dig even deeper to secure the wall in place and meet the structural specifications.

Plan on a quick visual check every season. Look for cracks, loose panels, or washed-out soil, clear weep holes so water can drain, and trim plants that push against the wall. Catching small issues early helps maintain the structure's soundness and prevents major repair bills later. Your sea wall builder can make recommendations for an ongoing maintenance plan that will help keep your sea wall in optimal condition.

Most residential sea walls are completed in an average of one to three weeks, covering preparation work, sheet piling, and cleanup. Larger commercial walls require additional engineering and can extend well beyond that window. Your crew drives steel or vinyl sheets into the soil, then finishes caps, tie-backs, and grading before final inspection.

The “best” wall is the one engineered for your site, but concrete often tops the list for pure strength and longevity. It anchors soil, blocks water, and handles repeated wave hits better than wood or light-gauge steel. Collaborate with a marine contractor to determine the ideal material for your shoreline and budget.

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