# Waterfront project guides

PrivateDock has 8 guides on private docks, boat lifts and residential marine construction, grouped by country.

## General

- [How to choose a dock builder or marine contractor](https://privatedock.fyi/guides/choose-a-marine-contractor.md): Check site experience, insurance, permits and written scope before you choose a contractor.
- [Compare dock and lift brands by project fit](https://privatedock.fyi/guides/dock-and-lift-brands.md): Compare EZ Dock, Candock, ShoreMaster and ShoreStation without treating brand as design approval.
- [Private dock costs: compare product prices and installed scope](https://privatedock.fyi/guides/dock-and-lift-costs.md): Published US and Canadian kit prices, quote-only UK and Australian examples, and a worksheet for the full installed scope.
- [Maintain a private dock and boat lift](https://privatedock.fyi/guides/dock-and-lift-maintenance.md): Build a service log around the installed system and local conditions.
- [Dock permits: map the approvals before design](https://privatedock.fyi/guides/dock-permits-and-codes.md): Separate land rights, marine permission, habitat review and construction approval.
- [Does a private dock add resale value?](https://privatedock.fyi/guides/dock-resale-and-roi.md): Assess legal use, local buyer demand and future costs before you assume a resale gain.
- [Questions to ask before a dock or lift quote](https://privatedock.fyi/guides/questions-before-a-dock-quote.md): Use a clear question list to expose missing scope and reduce contract disputes.
- [Dock design ideas for a residential waterfront](https://privatedock.fyi/guides/waterfront-dock-design-ideas.md): Plan boarding, access and service before you add furniture or finishes.