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Holy Roller Painting
4.2(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Jim from Holy Rollers submitted an estimate to us and was very professional & thorough. I will be looking them up for further jobs needed & definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an upstanding company and professional job to be done."
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Response time10 mins
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Xclusive Home
4.6(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Darrin was great. He arrived on time and finished the job in 2 days. He did a great job installing the doors and cleaned up after himself. He was even willing to go to Lowes to exchange a door that ended up being the wrong size."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
No Despair Home Repair & Remodeling
4.4(
37
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Job well done. We had Ron install ceiling fans in all our bed rooms and living room. He also installed a couple of lights in our living room. Ron quoted us a reasonable price which was within our budget. Ron and Mike were very professional and efficient in getting the job done on time and with high quality. Ron came up with some good suggestions that we hadn't thought about. He is very innovative and always has a solution to a problem. Would highly recommend his services.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
My Handyman
3.8(
62
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired My Handyman to help with a water leakage problem in my bi-level home. They came out promptly to diagnose the problem and provided a reasonable estimate. Within a week they had replaced my patio door and the rotted floorboards underneath. They kept me updated and did the work exactly as promised. Reliable and trustworthy. Cleaned up afterwards. I am thrilled with the results so far and would recommend Trey and his staff for your home project. I will use them again for future projects."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for water dock building service projects in Columbus, OH

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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