Jun 26, 2018
Looking for the most Dependable Door County Dock Installation?
You deserve to work with a dock installer that actually:
· Answers the phone.
· Returns your calls.
· Responds to text and emails.
· Gets the job done on time. and
· Gives you the service and attention you deserve.
If this is what you demand, talk to Jerry at Pier & Waterfront Solutions
Since its inception in 2015 Pier & Waterfront Solutions (PWS) has consistently provided on-time installation and service.
The exception has been in 2018 when Nature decided to deposit 30″ of fresh snow in Mid May when the flowers should be coming up. To make matters worse, she kept the water frozen all the way into the first week of June. This prevented us from getting into the water and delayed the installation season by 30 days. The result was an installation season cut short by 50%.
Our crews worked 70 hour weeks to try to catch up and were able to get 90% in before the Memorial Day holiday. There was no way to make it up completely.
PWS increased its fleet of All -Terrain-Forklifts (ATF) in 2018
All Terrain Vehicle #3
All Terrain Forklifts #1 & 2
Other services provided by PWS?
Among the many services and products offered by PWS are:
- Dock & lift repairs.
- Boat lifts sales and service for all brands.
- New & Used sales of aluminum and steel docks.
- Free Insurance estimates.
- Marina sales and repairs.
- A wide range of accessories.
- Dock & lift relocation services.
What Dock line does PWS carry?
PWS features ShoreMaster docks and boat lifts with (3) styles of aluminum docks to choose from. We carry both residential and commercial-quality docks.
ShoreMaster makes one of the best, most reliable boat lifts for N.E. Wisconsin waters. Whether it’s an inland lake or the waters of Green Bay – PWS and ShoreMaster have the equipment for you.
Look around – You’ll see more ShoreMaster boat lifts than any other brand on the Door County peninsula. That speaks to their reliability.
PWS personnel have gained a reputation for dependable service on all makes and models of docks and boat lifts. Don’t forget to read our “Testimonials” for actual customer referrals. They tell the whole story better than we can.
PWS offers Sales of the best brands and services the rest. Whether it’s a simple Jet Ski lift all the way up to an Elevator or Davit lift – PWS has it available.
See our Facebook page – (Pier and Waterfront Solutions) – for more photos of our 2015 – 2018 installation seasons including residential and commercial applications.
Reminder
PWS is located in the center of Door County at 7325 St Hwy 57. It is located 1 mile North of County MM (Hwy 42) and South of Sturgeon Bay. Look for the intersection of Idlewild Road.
Want us to address a dock or boat lift topic for you? Feel free to give us a call.
Call Jerry at 920-493-4404 or Email Jerry@wisconsinpws.com for more information.
May 7, 2018
DOCK INSTALL SEASON HAS RETURNED. Finally!
Dock install season usually starts around April 1 each year. We have a limited number of days available to complete the work with an April 1 start date.
Even then, we can only install selective sites due to ice conditions, but at least we can get a start. This year was abnormally cold, and the ice would not loosen its grip. Even the inland lakes remained frozen. The ice only allowed less than a handful of installs between the April 1st and the 17th.
However, that is just the beginning. To add to the problem, the saturated ground caused by the rapidly melting snow AND almost daily nighttime rain is making the situation worse. The wet ground means our machines cannot enter many properties without significant damage. Our crews have had to walk away from jobs due to standing water until it dries out.
We encountered numerous ice shoves which have to melt away also.
On April 17th we had to stop the installs completely. An unusually late blizzard hit the Door County Peninsula with 30” of new snow and freezing temperatures. These conditions kept the ice in place until the end of April.
The dock install business has resumed as of April 30th.
All crews are working six days a week to try to make up for lost time. Our new machine is also operational. We are actively recruiting employees, but the economy is very hot in the area. Unemployment is at record lows which makes recruitment very difficult.
We ask for patience as we try to work through a tough year. Everyone is in the same predicament.
Where can you find Pier & Waterfront Solutions?
We are located in the center of the Door County Peninsula at 7325 St. Hwy 42/57. That’s 1 mile North of County MM (Hwy 42) and 3 miles South of Sturgeon Bay. Look for the Idlewild Road intersection.
Our staff is always ready to serve your needs year round.
Don’t forget – Give us a call If you have a dock or boatlift topic you would like to see addressed on our site,
Call Jerry at 920-493-4404 or Email Jerry@wisconsinpws.com for more information.
Apr 17, 2018
Ice Shoves have stalled the Spring Install Season
Ice shoves have stalled the Spring Install season.
Mother Nature has proven to be a real challenge in 2018. PWS was able to complete a few installs when winter returned with a vengeance!
Instead of a beautiful Wisconsin Spring as we had the last couple of years, the Door County peninsula got 10″ of wet, heavy snow. These events were followed by temperatures near freezing and even MORE snow!
Instead of this:
Relaxing on the dock
We see this:
2018 Ice Shove on Sun & Surf
LOOKING BACK
In 2016 we saw a few ice shoves like this:
Spring 2016 Ice Shove
Then, in 2017 we saw this:
Spring – 2017 Ice Shove
TODAY – we see the SAME boat house with an even bigger ice shove.
2018 Arrowhead Beach – Crushing a boathouse
It did not fare well as you can see.
2018 Crushed boathouse on Arrowhead Beach
The ice has heavily damaged this home even though there was a seawall and more than 100 feet between the house and shoreline. We won’t even talk about the trees and seawall damage occurring all along this stretch.
Ice shove lifting a deck and crushing a house
Ice shoves, caused by strong winds, are damaging sea walls and landscaping, That is not to mention, the docks and lift equipment stored on shore. The ice shoves are happening up and down the peninsula. See our previous article if you are not familiar with this phenomena. https://wisconsinpws.com/ice-shove/
What to expect in 2018
IF and WHEN the weather improves, the forecast for this year is to have up to an additional 10″ of water depth. There is still lots of snow in Northern Wisconsin and more coming. The snow will eventually melt and the Spring rains will come. (If we even have a Spring)
As of this publication date, the inland lakes and Bay of Green Bay are locked in ice. More near zero temperatures and heavy snow are in the forecast.
Is PWS ready?
Our trucks, trailers and All Terrain Forklifts are ready to go. Even our crews are getting anxious to start. They have a lot of work to do and not much time to do it. Even with additional crews and overtime, it is a real challenge this year.
Everybody is waiting for the ice to go out and stay out. Some areas open up in the morning. Then, later in the day the wind shifts and the ice comes back in the same location.
Bear with us and we will keep you informed in future posts.
Where can you find Pier & Waterfront Solutions?
We are located in the center of the Door County Peninsula at 7325 St. Hwy 42/57. That’s 1 mile North of County MM (Hwy 42) and 3 miles South of Sturgeon Bay. Look for the Idlewild Road intersection.
Our staff is always ready to serve your needs.
Don’t forget – Give us a call If you have a dock or boatlift topic you would like to see addressed on our site,
Call Jerry at 920-493-4404 or Email Jerry@wisconsinpws.com for more information.
