PERMANENT DOCKS

A permanent dock is the foundation of a dependable, long-lasting waterfront — whether you’re a Great Lakes commercial marina, an inland lake homeowner, or a municipality building public access. On Pointe Contracting designs, fabricates, and installs permanent dock systems engineered specifically for Michigan’s unique waterfront conditions. From high-energy Great Lakes shorelines to quiet private lakes, every structure is built for strength, longevity, and year-round performance.
 

BUILT FOR BOTH THE GREAT LAKES & INLAND LAKES

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Great Lakes Applications
 

Great Lakes shorelines demand a higher level of engineering. Our permanent docks are designed to handle wave energy, ice pressure, heavy boat traffic, and long-term environmental exposure. With oversized structural steel, deep pile foundations, and corrosion-resistant coatings, our systems provide unmatched reliability in tough marine conditions.
 

Inland Lake Applications
 

A permanent dock on an inland lake offers one of the greatest long-term conveniences a homeowner can enjoy. No more scheduling installs and removals, finding a contractor every season, worrying about storage or repairs, or guessing which dock setup is best each year. With a permanent dock — and the option to integrate a permanent boat lift — your waterfront becomes effortless. One system, built once, engineered to stay in place and perform season after season.
 

CUSTOM-BUILT STRUCTURES — EXACTLY FOR YOUR SITE

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Every permanent dock we build is fabricated in-house from heavy-wall steel and built specifically for your shoreline, soil conditions, water depth, and intended use. Perfect for residential lakefront homes, Great Lakes waterfront properties, commercial marinas, HOAs, lake associations, and municipal waterfront developments.
 

ENGINEERED FOR YEAR-ROUND PERFORMANCE

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Whether installed on a quiet inland lake or a busy Great Lakes marina, our docks are built to withstand freeze–thaw cycles, ice expansion, boat impact, fluctuating water levels, and long-term structural loading. With deep-driven piles, structural bracing, marine-grade coatings, and decades-long engineering, our docks offer unmatched stability.
 

MODERN & TRADITIONAL INSTALLATION METHODS

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Every shoreline is different, which is why every installation approach is customized. We use both traditional and new-age marine construction methods — including excavator-mounted vibratory hammers, winter ice installations for precision, barge-based installations, and laser-guided alignment — ensuring maximum durability and accuracy.