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TiltonBB · 09-19-2015, 06:36 AM

I enjoy reading the postings of Shore Things. They are informative and well thought out.

Like any organization DES is made up of individuals so some of the responses and attitudes you get will vary. I have dealt with them several times and found most people to be helpful, although one time I did get summoned to Concord for a meeting with an arrogant jerk who worked for DES.

A few years ago I had a piling fail and wanted to replace it with the same thing that was there, permitted and legal. A local marine contractor quoted me $500 to put the piling in and $1,200 to get the permit. I called DES, spoke to a very helpful employee, and obtained the permit myself with about 2 hours of work.

I think it is at least worth making a phone call to DES to find out the right way to do the repairs and getting all of the information necessary before you decide how to proceed.

09-19-2015, 06:36 AM	#24
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,897 Thanks: 644 Thanked 2,153 Times in 900 Posts	Good and Bad I enjoy reading the postings of Shore Things. They are informative and well thought out. Like any organization DES is made up of individuals so some of the responses and attitudes you get will vary. I have dealt with them several times and found most people to be helpful, although one time I did get summoned to Concord for a meeting with an arrogant jerk who worked for DES. A few years ago I had a piling fail and wanted to replace it with the same thing that was there, permitted and legal. A local marine contractor quoted me $500 to put the piling in and $1,200 to get the permit. I called DES, spoke to a very helpful employee, and obtained the permit myself with about 2 hours of work. I think it is at least worth making a phone call to DES to find out the right way to do the repairs and getting all of the information necessary before you decide how to proceed.