I love our Pier of d'Nort dock. At 71 my wife and I are still able to easily install it in the spring then remove it in the fall. I am not a big guy but I don't need to be. read more

I just installed our Pier of d'Nort dock today. It is as good as advertised -- actually -- let me revise that to, "Better than advertised!!" First -- a shout out to their sales staff and showroom in St. Germaine. Though we were quite sure we wanted to purchase a Pier of d'Nort dock before we stopped to see the showroom and factory (thanks to Pier of d'Nort's excellent web site), if we had any lingering doubts they were quickly allayed by outstanding personal attention and demonstrations, especially when Deb showed us how easy it is to lift and align the dock sections prior to flipping them into the water. We were also able to see all the accessories and options on the showroom floor. As a result we made a tweak to our original plan and I'm glad we did -- the final result is definitely better. Second -- Our dock was delivered first thing in the morning precisely on the day it was promised. The delivery man was also knowledgeable about the product and answered a couple of my last minute questions when I was looking over the parts. Third -- One person can indeed install the dock with no problems. I essentially did everything myself. There was one point where I thought I would need an extra hand but by the time my wife arrived to assist me I had it figured out and was ready to go. That said, for your initial installation (when it is necessary to make leveling adjustments, etc.) two people will make it a lot easier. Now that I've got everything adjusted the way I like it I do not anticipate any problems taking it in or setting it up again by myself. (BTW - I'm 67 years old, of average fitness and strength, and I can see myself putting it in and taking it out for at least another ten years, maybe more!) Fourth -- we ran into one glitch mounting the "corner cutter." After a two minute call to Pier of d'Nort we clearly understood OUR mistake and a few minutes later everything fit like a charm. And finally -- now that it is in -- I love it. It is good looking. It is stable. It is also adaptable and expandable. If we decide that the "L" would be better going the other direction it would be no problem to do so. If we decide it needs to be longer to accommodate a different boat, that too would be no problem. If we want to add a bench, or flag pole, or cleats or bumpers, or any other accessory, just buy them and attach them. It could't be simpler. If you are thinking about a Pier of d'Nort dock (especially if you like what you see but are concerned about the price) I encourage you to read the other five star reviews and check out all the specs, details and testimonials on Pier of d'Nort's web site. I'm already glad that I decided to go with Pier of d'Nort. In fact, I feel like I already recouped some of my investment on the initial installation alone! Addendum: It is now just about the end of October and I can report that removing a Pier of d'Nort dock is just as easy as putting it in. I did it all by myself with no problems. The best part was being able to leave it in for late season boating and fishing and then not having to worry about getting into the icy cold water to take it out. Likewise, I expect to put it in the day after the ice goes out next year. Two thumbs up! Five stars all the way. read more

Pier of d'Nort - Our Pier of d'Nort dock. Two 4x8 sections, a 6x6 "L" with a corner cutter, and steps into the water . - General Contractors Near Me - Saint Germain, Wisconsin

Still on the water after 11 years! Maybe it's more. Our installation will be tough this year because I have to do it with a son and son-in-law. I'm a 74 year old woman, stroke survivor. read more

After about 30 years of having a wooden pier at our vacation home in Upper Michigan, last summer marked the end of its run. Warped and broken from years of frost/thaw cycles took their toll and the pier was dismantled and scrapped for firewood. Our task was to get a new pier for this summer. Up north in Michigan and Wisconsin, with all the lakes and rivers, people normally have piers for their canoes, motorboats or just for playing in the water. We researched local places in the UP and in Wisconsin and came upon Pier of d'Nort as the best choice. What makes their pier different? Well, first off it is a modular design. Other piers have standard sizes but once you get it you are stuck with it. This design allows you to expand in the future if you want, or scale back. Each section consists of framework that can be connected. The entire structure is a welded aluminum frame with composite decking that sits on top. The bottoms of the legs consist of ski-shaped pads, which allow easy removal from the water. Another great advantage is a nearly tool-free assembly and disassembly. A pier should be taken out for winter, so taking it in or out can be a chore. Why make it harder by fishing for nuts and bolts that fall into the water? Each 4x8 foot section can pivot on the end of the previous section, then get raised or dropped. The deck material can be pulled out without any tools, just remove some clips on the sides and lift up the panel. The rest of the frame is then easy to pivot and remove. Pier of d'Nort's web site even has a series of hands-on videos demonstrating just how easy it is to put together one of their piers. We also got a bench and some boat bumpers. All pier accessories fasten to the frame's dovetail-style design, allowing you to position things and lock them down with a knob and screw, tool-free along the track. The bench has an added pivoting brace that connects to the frame but easy to install as well with an open-end wrench and no loose hardware involved. All screws are stainless steel as well, so they will not get rusty and seize up on you later. Price-wise, this pier cost almost twice as much as other piers of a similar size, but none that we saw offered the same versatility and easy assembly like this one. We managed to get a better deal by ordering it in the offseason in October, then waiting till after Memorial Day the next year for the pier to be delivered. Throughout the process, Terry helped us understand what we were buying and reassured us about whether the pier would be anchored or possibly tip or float away in sections. No such thing. Terry's guidance throughout ordering and specifying the pier made the whole experience painless and positive. Nate delivered the finished pier on a sunny, mosquito-filled morning. He adjusted each leg and trimmed it to accommodate water depth variations and in less than an hour we had a beautiful pier standing in the water. Even though St. Germain is more than an hour's drive from our place, Nate arrived at 7:02 when they promised to be there between 7 and 7:30 AM. Wish other places were as punctual. Our overall experience with Pier of d'Nort was superb, from our first visit there a year ago till the finished pier showed up at our property. Order from these guys and I am sure they will take care of you as well. read more

Thank you Pier of d'Nort and welcome to Lakewood, WA! I just installed my 11 section 'L' shaped dock and wanted to give credit where credit is due. This dock and the procedure for install outshined all of the other dock systems that I researched and I was pleasantly surprised by the ease of install... The install occurred at a vacation lake home in Lakewood, Washington. I called my father to join me on the install and we were able to easily accomplish it in 1 day. We both had a great time with the install in that it was very simple, every single hole lined up correctly and precisely, all the parts came as expected and arrived with the order, and the progress of install was astoundingly fast. My dad and I both joked about how the install was truly like the online video and that the releasing of the aluminum panels into the water was a pleasure to perform and watch. In all, after countless years of building and 'making projects work' in my line of business (home building), i was overly pleased by the precision engineering and crafting of this dock. I included a few pictures we took--arrival of materials, laid out sections on the beach, the near-finished product with my dad cutting some of the final posts... Thank you Pier of d'Nort! Ryan Meacham, general contractor / home builder, Realtor. read more

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We bought a place up North about nine years ago and a wooden pier came with it. We spent a lot of fun times on that pier until it collapsed with me on it and I went unexpectedly into the lake. At that point, being the practical guy I am, I decided we needed a new pier and wood was eliminated as one of the building materials, since I didn't want a repeat performance of my unplanned dip in the lake. I did a lot of research and decided on the Pier of D'Nort system. One of my neighbors had one and our homeowners association had purchased one, so I had been able to see firsthand just how easy putting it in and taking it out was. Our homeowners association pier has about 100 feet of of Pier Of D"Nort pier sections to put in. With 4 or 5 guys, we were able to take it out in 45 minutes and put it in in 35 minutes. Nobody needed to get wet. If you are a do it yourself-er the first time will take longer because you will need to install the poles/feet on the pier sections and level the pier. You will also probably need to get in the water. If you are not handy with stuff, the Pier Of D'Nort guys can deliver and install it for you. After the initial installation you should never need to get in the water again to put in in or take it out. If you put it in and take it out by yourself, be sure to buy the accessory pier decking handle for about 10 bucks, to make your job much quicker an easier. If you go with the AZEK decking instead of the cedar you will never need to paint. Think zero maintenance. Be sure to watch the videos on their web site on installation. It will give you a good idea of how the system works. There are hints of construction quality in the videos about the system. If you can get a look up close at one of these piers you will see that it screams out QUALITY and INNOVATION. The fit and finish is superb and the cleverness of the design made me think, "Gee, I wish I had thought of that." It's kind of like artistry and engineering meeting up in a great product. I needed a couple of accessories after we installed the pier and the transactions were easy. One was a special order item and the other was a dock bench. Even though it was in the middle of their busy summer season, Becky was able to accommodate my two separate requests. The whole staff is friendly and eager to please their customers. Mine pier looks great, and I think it is going to last a long time. read more

After looking to buy Feb 2016, they were not ready to deliver until March, looked to buy in March and price went up from original quote. Head man Carl said he would look into it and stood behind the price increase. Good Luck! Not me! read more

I had been evaluating docks / piers since purchasing my lakefront property in 2003. After seeing floating and leg docks at boat shows, retail showrooms and on online sites of numerous manufacturing and sales companies, I decided on Pier of d'Nort. Their online videos are very convincing and installing/removing is just as easy as they show--even easier in subsequent seasons if you reinstall in the same spot. The lake has a strong current from the river infeed. There is always a strong, prevailing westerly wind due to the long fetch. I only needed three 4X8 sections--two out from shore and one for the 'L' giving me a 12' docking edge. The lakeshore and bottom are 'ankle-buster' boulders and rocks. The dock is better suited than I'd thought possible. I can anchor it by screwing augur anchors down in. I have a 13' cliff dropping down immediately to water's edge. Lake level varies as much as 6' vertically, season to season. The ease of height adjustment and leveling is one of the best features. I'm 68 and can easily remove each piece of the system when Fall arrives. The ice is thick and relentless on my lake, so the pieces must be disassembled and moved up the cliff face to a flatter area above. It's important to know the characteristics and shoreline conditions of your lake--they can accommodate almost anything Mother Nature can throw at them if you accurately describe what you have. I found the price to be middle of the range of dock prices for a system my size. Terry was wonderful to work with--they sell direct, and are very responsive to customers' inquiries and questions. Pier of d'Nort knows what they have and are confident enough that they don't resort to desperate, high-pressure sales tactics. Once we knew what system configuration was requireed, ordering was easy. The pier arrived very well-crated. My subsequent orders of accessories have been shipped quickly and accurately. The engineering of the system is ingenious! The construction quality is superb! The pier is very strong and stable. I'm extremely pleased and very satisfied. Enthusiastically, I recommend purchasing a Pier of d'Nort dock system! read more

We just love our pier! After years of low Great Lakes water levels, last year on Green Bay my husband and I decided the trend was changing and there was enough water to finally justify a pier. We thought the design of this product really clever and liked the way it could be put in and out easily, by one or two people, as my husband and I have crazy busy lives and it is hard to even find time to hire people to do things sometimes! Both of us grew up on small lakes and the chore of putting in and removing heavy wood piers had pretty much burned us out, so it was not something we necessarily were anxious on getting for our bayfront home, especially since it would require quite a long span before effectively getting to a depth that boats could be launched. But our next door neighbors-- who are younger and stronger than us and have two large, strapping, athletic sons-- had just put up a pier and we had "pier envy"(!), so we decided after much research to try this one. Ordering, design, and delivery were prompt and painless, as Carl was very responsive both by email and phone. He listened to what I wanted, the "look" I wanted to achieve, and gave good advice but was not at all pushy. On date of delivery, we had Nate show us how we could do it ourselves when he installed and he did a gorgeous job. I had no problem handling the pieces myself, and could handle the install completely alone if I had to. Removing the pier alone was a breeze, and after storing overwinter there was nothing that was warped, stuck, or difficult to adjust the next season. Putting it together is kind of fun, actually. Besides being a great engineered design and quality materials, Carl stands behind his product and goes above and beyond the call of duty to please and to respond to difficulties. Because we didn't appreciate the fury of the storms and variation of the water levels depending on wind direction and storm surges, we did not initially design our pier to be high enough above the water at certain times, so we did have some initial problems to work out. After a storm that turned our neighbor's traditional pier into twisted wreckage, we had about a 2 foot lateral shift, but no bending or damage, which Carl responded by getting Nate out with three screw in anchor posts, which completely solved any future movement, no matter how much it was pounded by weather. We had several instances where water levels and strong surf overflowed the height of the pier, eventually causing a few of the platforms to work themselves loose and in some cases, float off to wash ashore. These are serious forces at work and it is a testament to the robustness of the system that it could take such a beating, and nothing was ever damaged or unable to fit back in place. Even though we had found a way to supplement the clip system for these unusual seiche episodes, and avoid this problem in the future, Carl replaced ALL our posts to longer ones (free of charge)this year to make sure we were absolutely worry free. He didn't have to do that, and frankly, he could have just said we were nuts to put a pier in a body of water so large and unpredictable as the bay of Green Bay, but he has faith in his product and views problems as challenges, so I'm impressed and a true believer in both his product and business model and heartily would recommend it to others. read more