FoamSinkers - FAQ's

Is My Boat Dock a candidate for flotation replacement? With the corrosive nature of water on steel, anyone considering flotation replacement needs to carefully inspect their metal structure, looking especially at areas of metal in contact with float block. If metal has areas that are rusted through or missing, repairs to structure may need to be performed to attain best results.
Will my decking surface have to be taken up to have float blocks replaced? In certain situations, decking material may be removed allowing access to top of flotation blocks. This allows us to remove existing fasteners, and also install new ones' with the new flotation.
I currently have raw polystyrene foam blocks under my boathouse, can I replace my old foam with new raw foam? This will depend on your lease agreement or permit with your lake's operating authority. Be sure to check with them before purchasing and installing new floats.
Who provides the new replacement float blocks? We leave this choice up to the customer. We can supply the new blocks or the customer can make arrangements and have them on location.
What is the cost for foam replacement? Cost will vary according to the type of dock construction and its condition, usually between $50 to $100 per block. This cost is for the basic removal and replacement of blocks similar in size as original.
What should I take into consideration when choosing new flotation? Be sure to use what is allowed by your lake's operating authority. Finding a size as close to original makes for easier replacement and fastening of new floats. Other areas to consider are, fastening systems, price, availability, shipping cost, and warranty.
What is your service area? Since we are just getting set up to offer this new type of service, our range will most likely be the areas in and around Oklahoma, but feel free to contact us with your specific situation and location, maybe we can be of help.
Do you have to use divers to perform work? Our equipment is set up not to require divers, but we do maintain the necessary dive equipment for times when we might need to be up under a structure or to retrieve an item off the bottom.