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Blue Sky Contractors LLC
5.0(
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Exceptional work well prepared thoroughly thought out the project and offered a great solution for our garage storage. I would definitely hire Blue Sky Contractor‘s again."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
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CEDAR SHAKE RESTORATION
3.6(
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Andy and his company Cedar Shake Restoration to clean and seal our cedar shake roof in Apple Valley is and they completed the job early this spring as we had asked. The roof looks great and we couldn't be happier! We started talking with Andy last fall and we had gotten a few bids for the job and Cedar Shake Restoration was very competitive with their price. Andy and his crew were good at communicating, Very knowledgeable on the job, and reliable to his word every day he was here this week. Most important though is the quality work they did and came in right on budget with no surprises for more bundles or higher costs. The roof looks great and we get a five year warranty too! They even took on an additional project of power washing our Sport Court which looks great too. Yes, I would recommend Andy Stegmeier and Cedar Shake Restoration! Jeff"
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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SJCarpentry LLC
5.0(
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"They did a great job for me. I had a Menards single car, garage built, and they did everything for me that I had asked and the quality workmanship was superb."
Downstairs Bathroom
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Barnwood Group
New to Angi

Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Residential Construction\nAt the Barnwood Group we strive to put 100% dedication and passion into every job. Each job has a single point of contact to guide our clients through the different stages of design build. We not only specialize in remodeling, but build houses for resale as well. Whether you want to build a new house, or remodel a bathroom, kitchen, basement, garage, we have the experience to make every project a success.

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FAQs for water dock building service projects in Minneapolis, MN

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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