Redocktive

My solicitation for dock builders flushed out a pair of sturdy young men who work weekdays for one of the name brand marine contractors.

A discount on the market rate ensued, along with better start and end dates.

But the big payoff may be that I discovered what needed to be done. The pilings were compromised by rot and seaworm predation. The first guys who showed up to bid didn’t say a thing about it.

Six bids in, I found out how bad it was. I hired the eleventh guy, on judgement and instinct.

It’s turning out well.

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