Dock Repair
 

I need to replace 2 pilings that the ice has damaged. I am wondering if anyone has had this done recently, by whom and the cost. Any help is appreciated.

The Eeevil "Push-Under"...
 

Piling-replacements by local barge companies can be a very expensive repair; moreover, use of the barge may be unnecessary and produce results that are disappointing. :(

While it's true that a piling driven into the same spot will be "new", it will also be wobbly for years! (And likely become a problem again in subsequent "bad-ice" years).

You don't mention it, but you'll have little choice if the piling had failed due to the rot that most often occurs at the high-water line. If the ice just pushed the piling out from under the 5x7 dock support, you could have a local handyman fix it. One came to a Wolfeboro neighbor's ice-damaged dock all the way from Meredith (by boat).

Also, if you have "tie-off" pilings, one piling can be replaced by two secured-together for additional ice resistance without a permit being required. Three wrapped together—like a teepee—require a permit. (That was "the word" in Wolfeboro in recent years, anyway. :rolleye1: )

BTW: I've noticed that the ice will push against a piling in short surges. When there are enough "serial" surges, the piling will push against the huge spike:

1) and either splinter the supporting 5x7 or,
2) bend the spike,
3) or both!

Photo #1 shows a spike bent straight up. Using a short length of pipe, I've since broken that spike off, as it was a hidden danger to kids playing under the dock when the usual big wakes would roll in.

To counter ice's "push", I add heavy chains to give the pilings additional support. One chain actually broke this past winter but likely saved the piling from becoming a victim of "push-under" (at least once, anyway). :)

Like mooring chains, those have to be inspected every five years or so. For some reason, this lake just "eats" chain! :eek2:

Pilings
 

Had 2 pilings replaced this spring after ice damage. You need a permit from the state to the tune of $650 to do anything in the water. The cost to replace on piling and reset the 3 cluster pilings we use as an ice deflector was approx. $1,700 in addition to the cost of the permit. Not pretty but that's the game. It took us 3 months to get the permit from the state and that was when they supposedly were not to busy.
Good Luck :cool:

Diversified
 

If I were you I would contact Dave Farley of Diversified Marine Construction. He could handle everything for you including the permits if necessary. Here is his web site... http://www.divermarine.com/

He is doing work for me now at my camp and has been great!

Good Luck!

Dan

Center Harbor Dock and Pier
 

Center Harbor Dock and Pier are also great. They put an entire new dock for me last year and did a phenomenal job. Call Don Carey there - 253-4000.