Docks are built for many purposes at the riverside, it is a place that is used to build and repair ships and also lodge the luggage on ships. Docks are also built in the houses as it is an area of the warehouse where loading and unloading of home equipment are done on the transport vehicle. A dock is based on a versatile design that is valuable to enhance the value of the property and a well-built dock is also helpful to tie up the boats and ships with the land.

While building the docks, it is necessary to keep in consideration that the dock area has a flat surface and all the sanitary work is properly managed which could eliminate the risk of damage. It is also necessary to analyze the depth of water and area where the dock is going to build if the depth of water is minimal then it could be managed with the help of sanitary work. Building a dock at home required getting a flat surface that could not be problematic later. Before building the dock, it is necessary to analyze the material as a better quality of material could extend the life of the dock and it could last for longer.

According to the structure, it is necessary to make the material based on Pressure Treated (PT) wood, aluminum, and the other composite but it is not widely accepted that traditional material is also useable that could resist a variety of weather. The surface and shape of docks should be attractive and comfortable which could provide a better look to the home and also bears the changes of extreme weather conditions. Homeowners are ready to hire the handyman skills to build the docks however building docks on rivers or lakes required extra professional skills, therefore, the selection of labor is also a significant component in the building of docks.