Serving Little Traverse Bay, Bear Lake, Crooked Lake, Pickerel Lake, and all Petoskey-area waters. Professional, local, and trusted by Northern Michigan homeowners for over 20 years.
Petoskey sits at the southern end of Little Traverse Bay — one of the most scenic waterways in all of Michigan. The bay's mix of sandy shoreline, rocky outcroppings, and exposure to prevailing northerly winds makes dock installation here more demanding than on protected inland lakes. Getting it right requires experience with these specific conditions.
We've served Petoskey-area waterfront homeowners for over 20 years. From Little Traverse Bay properties to the quieter inland lakes like Bear, Crooked, and Pickerel, we know what works in this area and what doesn't hold up to northern Michigan winters.
Little Traverse Bay is subject to strong northerly winds and can build serious wave action. Dock systems here need to be sturdier, better anchored, and built from materials that can handle both wave stress and the freeze-thaw cycle that affects northern Michigan more aggressively than the southern part of the state.
We build and repair to those standards. If you've seen a dock fail on the bay, it's usually because whoever installed it didn't account for these conditions.
Northern Michigan conditions demand northern Michigan expertise.
We build dock systems for the real conditions on Little Traverse Bay — not just calm inland lake installs. That means stronger anchoring, appropriate materials, and designs that absorb wave energy rather than fighting it.
Northern Michigan winters are hard on dock systems. We prioritize post-winter repair calls in the Petoskey area every spring so you're not waiting weeks after ice-out to get back on the water.
We're not a franchise or a seasonal crew. We live and work in Northern Michigan and depend on word-of-mouth. We give you an honest assessment and a fair price — every time.
We cover the Petoskey area and all surrounding communities. Call to confirm service to your specific lake.
Little Traverse Bay • Bear Lake • Crooked Lake • Pickerel Lake • Lake Conway • Walloon Lake • Petoskey State Park area • Harbor Springs • Bay Harbor • Alanson • Boyne City • Emmet County
Call (231) 227-8885"We had a complete dock reinstall done on Bear Lake after buying a new property. Great Lakes Dock Works came out, measured everything, recommended the right pipe dock system for our depth, and had it in and level in one day. Exactly what we hoped for — professional and efficient."
"Ice pushed our dock badly out of alignment this past winter. Two posts were heaved, two boards cracked. Great Lakes Dock Works came out in May, pulled those posts, re-set them, replaced the boards, and it looks better than before. Highly recommend for anyone on Crooked Lake."
Yes — we serve waterfront properties on Little Traverse Bay and all Petoskey-area inland lakes including Bear Lake, Crooked Lake, Pickerel Lake, Walloon Lake, and Lake Conway.
Full service: dock repair, new dock installation, seasonal removal, boat lift repair, and new lift installation. We work on all dock types and all major lift brands.
Early to mid-October is the window in the Petoskey area. Northern Michigan winters arrive fast and Little Traverse Bay can see dangerous shore ice well before Thanksgiving. Book fall removal early — slots fill quickly.
Absolutely. Ice heave and ice push are the most common dock problems we see every spring. We assess damage, provide a written quote, and prioritize spring repairs so you're ready for the season.
Call now or submit an estimate request. We serve the entire Petoskey area and respond within 1 business day.
Call (231) 227-8885 — Free EstimateTell us about your dock or lift and we'll respond within 1 business day. Or call (231) 227-8885.
