Editorial policy
These are the rules every guide on Bulkhead Guide follows.
Sources
- We prefer primary sources: federal and state agencies, published regulations, and engineering references.
- Every factual claim that needs a source has one, listed at the bottom of the page with the date we accessed it.
- Cost figures are published only with their source, date and what they measure. If we cannot find a figure we trust, we say so. We do not invent averages or per-foot prices.
What our guides are not
Our guides explain options and questions. They are not engineering assessments, legal advice or permit determinations. We do not give structural designs or do-it-yourself instructions for structural repairs, because a wall or dock that fails can hurt people.
Review and updates
Each guide shows the date it was last updated. We review guides when regulations, permits or cost sources change, and at least once a year. We are adding independent technical review by a qualified engineer; reviewed guides will name the reviewer, their qualifications and the review date.
Corrections
If you find an error, tell us through the contact page. We fix confirmed errors promptly and note significant corrections on the page.
Money and independence
Catalyst Digital Services LLC may earn referral fees or sponsorship from contractors. Paid listings are labeled. Payment never buys a recommendation in a guide, a better review outcome, or a claim we cannot back up. We do not accept payment to remove accurate information.
Contractor information
Directory listings come from public business information and are marked "Not yet reviewed" until a business passes the checks in how we review contractors. Words like "verified", "licensed" or "insured" only appear on reviewed listings, backed by current proof and the date we checked.
Use of AI tools
We use software, including AI tools, to help research and draft. A person edits every guide, and every sourced claim is checked against its source before publication.