I live on a small lake in NE Mississippi. I have a dock but would like to extend it and add a small 4-6 post boat house with a basic metal roof... I can't do this now but would like to over the next year to 18 months. Just wondering if you guys have done anything like this? I will definitely need to hire it out. Is it $100 a post, $1500? I am just starting to put it together financially and would love to know if anybody else had experience in this....

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Posted by wickowick

Head of Island

Member since Dec 2006

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Posted on 6/22/20 at 1:29 pm to MsState

The cost is going to be specific to your location, you are going to have to get quotes.

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Posted by Interweb Cowboy

NW Bama

Member since Dec 2010

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Posted on 6/22/20 at 1:42 pm to MsState

In North Alabama a couple of years ago it was $10.00 a foot for 4" metal post driven. And they drive them until they hit bedrock.

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Posted by AUCE05

Member since Dec 2009

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Posted on 6/22/20 at 1:44 pm to MsState

Floating deck

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Posted by MsState

Member since Jun 2020

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Posted on 6/22/20 at 1:57 pm to AUCE05

What are the pros and cons of floating versus posting?

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Posted by Uncs

Member since Aug 2008

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Posted on 6/22/20 at 4:04 pm to MsState

I would do some research on Marine grade Lumbar for Piers and boat houses. Ask your contractor for a materials list. See if you can buy some heavy duty marine grade stuff yourself and have it trucked in. What he may sell you is a local marine grade but not as heavy duty as you want! Depends on how long you want this to last

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Posted by awestruck