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Giant Builders Seattle LLC
5.0(
66
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Water Dock - Build

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If I could give 10 stars, I would. Giant Builders truly stands out as the best in home addition projects. Their expertise and attention to detail transformed my space. The guy in charge was very quick in addressing any concerns. I hired them, and I am beyond satisfied."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Palm Construction, Inc.
5.0(
90
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Water Dock - Build

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We worked with Ali (sales manager) and Tony (project manager), who took the time to design a project that made sense for our property and our budget, made a number of suggestions and recommendations and were never pushy or tried to "sell" us on something. The crew really went above and beyond to provide top quality workmanship and overall we were in very good hands. Highly recommended!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Palm Construction and Remodeling, Inc.
5.0(
118
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Water Dock - Build

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

Response time3 days
Eco Star Remodeling & Construction
4.8(
143
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Water Dock - Build

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had EcoStar Remodeling build an ADU for our daughter, and the process was incredibly smooth. Foster took care of all the technical details and made sure the layout was comfortable and practical. The unit feels like a real home, not just an add-on. She?s thrilled, and we have peace of mind knowing she?s close by."
Response time2 days
Recommended by3%of homeowners
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Honeycomb Construction
4.8(
40
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Water Dock - Build

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Excellent job!!! Honeycomb construction LLC did for us painting exterior they done superb everything what they promise it was complete! fast ,clean ,professional. we have more plan on project definitely we will go with honeycomb construction, Eugene and his team excellent company!!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Opportunity Construction
4.6(
17
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Water Dock - Build

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kitchen remodel went really well. We love the results. The positive things beside quality of work were: ease of communication, willingness to re-adjust and , of course, the final result. Work was done in the time it was promised, no delays."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
The Right Choice Home Remodeling, Inc.
4.3(
112
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Water Dock - Build

Serving Tacoma, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We needed to upgrade the kitchen and to enlarge it by adding new space. We had few estimates for the remodeling, but the one who stood out as the best for us was with a representative from Pure Home Remodeling. Our project manager gave us a fair estimate for the big remodeling job. Right after we got the approval from the building inspectors, the demolition stage started few days after. The communication with our project manager during the whole remodeling project was outstanding. The working crew arrived to the house each morning and all the materials for the work arrived as needed and a new wall was built 3’ near the garage. The new space of the kitchen become much larger and better than we wanted. The working people were very nice people to work with, but on top of that, they always listened to our comments and always did everything to our approval. We are in love with our gorgeous new kitchen and we want to thank Pure Home Remodeling for making it. We highly recommend."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for water dock building service projects in Tacoma, WA

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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