DOCK SERVICES · GILMANTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Ice damage repair
If your dock came out of the ice crooked, send us a photo. NH Dock Repair handles ice-damage repairs around Lake Winnipesaukee and the Lakes Region.
Text us dock photos
What changed over winter?
Look at the dock from a stable position on shore. Posts may be leaning, a section may have dropped, or decking may no longer line up with the adjoining section. Tell us what looks different from the previous season; you do not need to diagnose the cause yourself.
Look beyond the decking
The visible change in a dock can involve more than the surface boards. Our photographs show snapped posts, displaced supports and split timber beneath the decking. Understanding the supports and connections helps determine what needs repair before the surface is put back together.
From winter damage to usable docks
Ice can push a dock out of square, leave its framing unsupported or overturn a timber crib. Our repairs include lifting a damaged dock back to level with rope rigging and rebuilding a crib in time for summer. Each problem calls for its own approach.
Send what you can see safely
A wide view, a close view from a safe position and a photograph of the access are enough to begin. Do not walk onto a damaged dock to get a better photograph. Include your town or lake, and we can discuss whether a site visit is needed.
WHEN WINTER MOVES YOUR DOCK
Ice leaves its mark.
Leaning posts. Split timber. A section out of line. See what ice can leave behind—and the structure that needs attention.
Leaning posts beside a composite dock surrounded by lake ice.
10 seconds · Silent · Press play to watchSplintered timber at the dock edge, with ice surrounding the damaged support.
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Post snapped at the waterline.
Leaning post at the end of the deck.
Ice pushed this post off its base.
If your dock came out of the ice crooked, send us a photo.
Text us the damage Ice-damage repair detailsSEE THE WORK
Repairs in photographs.
Lifting an ice-damaged dock back to level
Ice shifted the supports and split a stringer. Rope rigging brought the dock back to level for the structural repair.
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An ice-out rebuild, ready for summer
Moving ice pushed this timber crib over. We handled the rebuild from start to finish and had the dock ready for the summer season.
See the project ↗A few practical questions.
Which photos help with ice damage?
Start with the whole dock from shore, the visibly shifted or damaged area, and the shoreline access. Only take photographs from a safe, stable position.
Does leaning decking always mean the boards need replacing?
The surface alone does not tell the whole story. Framing, supports and connections may need a closer look before deciding what to repair or replace.
Will a bubbler prevent all ice damage?
A bubbler or de-icer can help keep water open around a dock, but it cannot guarantee protection from moving ice. Wind and currents can move ice against a dock during breakup. Talk with us before choosing winter protection for your dock.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR DOCK
Something loose?
Winter damage?
Let’s take a look.
Shoot us a text or call anytime.
(603) 273-3950Text us photos of your dock for a quick estimate. Include your name, town or lake, and a brief description of what needs doing.
nhdockrepair@protonmail.comPrefer email? Attach your photos and tell us about the dock.
