If you live near the water, your dock is most certainly an important element of your overall experience. However, circumstances may arise that require you to consider relocating your dock. Doing so can provide you with a number of benefits, but it’s important to ensure it’s the right choice. Our team at TriStar Renovations & Boat Docks can help you assess the need for dock relocation as well as take care of the relocation itself from the first step to the last.
Here are a few reasons you might consider dock relocation:
- Changing Water Levels: Water level fluctuations are one of the most common reasons for dock relocation. Lakes and rivers’ water depths can shift significantly over time because of seasonal variations, climate change, or human interventions such as dam construction. If your dock is too high above the water, it makes it difficult to access boats and other watercraft. If the water level rises, it may submerge your dock, causing damage and making it unsafe. Relocating your dock to a more stable location will help decrease these risks.
- Erosion and Shoreline Changes: Shoreline erosion is a natural phenomenon that can change the appearance of your waterfront property. Wave activity, currents, and storms can all cause shoreline erosion, thereby jeopardizing the structural integrity of your dock. In certain situations, erosion can force the shoreline to retreat, rendering your dock unstable or unsafe. Relocating your dock to a different area will allow you to continue using it safely.
- Better Accessibility and Convenience: Accessibility and convenience are critical when it comes to fully enjoying your waterfront property. However, you might discover that your current dock position simply doesn’t work for you and your family. If that happens, dock relocation might be the answer, allowing better accessibility and convenience.