Boathouses with Full Upper Decks
Creating a deck on the roof level of your boathouse maximizes your shoreline leisure area. It is very effective in cottage locations with steep slopes down to the shoreline. As you can see here a ramp can offer direct access to your entertainment area. If you have the water depth, it is also perfect for […]
Building a Boathouse on Lake Muskoka
The most cost effective way to build a dock and boathouse is with a barge. This is the case not only for island properties. Even on the mainland shores, bringing the materials via barge to the project is significantly more efficient than having the materials delivered by truck and then carried by hand, often down […]
Replacing Your Dock Under An Existing Boathouse
If you have an existing boathouse that is structurally sound but your dock is in disrepair, we can lift the upper structure and re-build the dock underneath it. We raise the height of the new dock to accommodate the fluctuating water levels which results in a longer lifespan. Before: […]
Docks & Dock Accessories
Dock accessories provide the finishing touches to make your dock the place to be on a hot summer’s day in Muskoka. Choosing the right product and ensuring it’s proper installation will allow you to enjoy your new dock for many years to come. Dock Bumper: Comes in different profiles and colours. Protects your boat […]
Floating Dock Helicopter Landing Pad
We are often approached with unique challenges and this was a good one! The customer was maxed out in allowable development area on his cottage property but he needed somewhere to land his helicopter. Our engineer designed a multiple pontoon floating dock which did the trick. A special mention to the incredibly skilled […]
Homes, Cottages, Docks & Boathouses
Wicks Construction Ltd. is a Gravenhurst based company operating throughout Muskoka for over 20 years. Our ability to provide a quality product and a stress-free customer experience is fully attributed to the knowledge and dedication of the Wicks Team. We draw from years of experience in cottage, home, dock and boathouse construction. We offer […]
Dock Building – Summer or Winter?
We build docks and boathouses throughout the entire year. Often our clients ask us to work through the winter so construction doesn’t interfere with their time in Muskoka during the peak cottaging season. The advantage of working in the winter is the ice on the lake which forms a good work surface around the […]
Dock Repairs
The snow has started to melt and we are seeing some open water areas on the lakes. Many cottage owners are holding their breath…could there be a repeat of last years flooding? Docks were several feet underwater and some even tore right off their cribs and floated away. Canoes & kayaks stored outside the […]