Custom dock design and installation tailored to your lakebed, water depth, and lifestyle. We build the right dock for your Michigan lakefront — and it's built to last.
A dock is one of the most significant investments a lakefront homeowner makes. Done right, it lasts decades and becomes the center of your summers. Done wrong, you're dealing with rot, instability, and costly repairs within a few years.
We've installed over 500 docks across Michigan's lakes — from the sandy bottoms of Houghton Lake to the rock and clay of Northern Michigan — and we know that no two lakefronts are exactly alike. We assess your specific site before recommending any dock type or material.
Permanent dock structures in Michigan typically require a permit from EGLE and often your local township. We guide you through what's required for your specific lake and municipality — so there are no surprises and no delays getting your dock approved.
From your first call to your first step on the dock — here's what to expect.
We visit your property, evaluate the lakebed, water depth, bottom conditions, and shoreline to determine the best dock type and configuration for your site.
We recommend the right dock design, materials, and size. We also advise on permit requirements for your lake and township so you're covered before we break ground.
Our crew arrives on the scheduled date and builds your dock right. Most installs are complete in 1–2 days. We leave the site clean and the dock ready to use.
We walk your new dock with you, show you how it's anchored, and answer any questions. Your dock, your investment — we make sure you're confident in it.
500+ docks installed across Michigan's lakes. We know what works — and what doesn't — for Great Lakes winters.
No two Michigan lakefronts are the same. We assess your exact lakebed conditions before recommending any dock type — what works on Houghton Lake may not work on Torch Lake.
Every dock we install is designed to handle Michigan's freeze-thaw cycles. We use galvanized hardware, marine-grade materials, and anchoring methods that survive ice season.
Michigan's dock permitting can be confusing. We've navigated the EGLE process and local township requirements across the state — we guide you through what you need.
We install docks in Traverse City, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Torch Lake, Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake, Holland, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Lake St. Clair, and throughout Michigan. Call to confirm we serve your lake.
Call (231) 227-8885Yes, in most cases. Michigan requires a permit from EGLE (Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy) for permanent dock structures. Many local townships have additional requirements or different rules for seasonal vs. permanent docks.
We've worked through this process on lakes all across Michigan and can guide you through what's required for your specific lake and municipality — including what qualifies as "permanent" and what doesn't.
It depends on your lakebed and water depth. Soft, sandy bottoms work well with pipe/stationary docks — the most common type in Michigan. Rocky, uneven, or mucky bottoms often suit floating dock systems better since they don't require driven posts. Shallow, gradually sloping entries can work with roll-in wheel docks for easy seasonal removal.
We assess your site before making any recommendation — the right dock for your neighbor may not be right for your shoreline.
Most residential dock installations are completed in 1–2 days. Larger docks, complex configurations (L-shapes, T-shapes), or sites with challenging access may take 3–4 days. We'll give you an accurate timeline when we provide your estimate.
Spring is the ideal time — once ice-out occurs (typically April–May depending on the lake). This gives you the full summer to enjoy your new dock. Spring installation slots fill up quickly, so we recommend reserving your spot in February or March.
We also do fall installations for homeowners who want to be ready for the following season, or who want to avoid the spring rush.
A basic 4-foot wide pipe dock (30 feet long) typically runs $2,500–$4,500 installed, depending on materials and site conditions. Floating dock systems and larger configurations range from $5,000–$15,000+. Premium decking materials (composite, aluminum) cost more upfront but last significantly longer.
We provide detailed written quotes with no hidden fees — you know exactly what you're getting before we start.
"We just bought a waterfront property in Charlevoix that had an old deteriorated dock. They removed the old one and installed a beautiful new pipe dock with composite decking. Done in two days, looks fantastic. Highly professional from start to finish."
"We had a floating dock system installed on our Grand Haven property. Our shoreline has a rocky bottom and they were the only company who actually came out to assess the site before quoting. The floating system was the perfect recommendation. We love it."
Spring installation slots fill up fast. Call now for your free site assessment and estimate — and get on the schedule before the season starts.
Call (231) 227-8885 — Free EstimateDescribe your project and we'll respond within 1 business day. Or call (231) 227-8885.
