Custom Boathouses Built to
Last Generations
A custom-built boathouse offers a vibrant hub for entertainment, relaxation, and
socializing. With exclusive lakeside access, every day becomes an adventure. Our
simple design-build process provides everything you need to build your boathouse
from the ground up. Let’s explore the possibilities.
20+ Years of Building Boathouses in Ontario’s Cottage Country
Building in Cottage Country presents unique challenges—from stringent zoning laws to unpredictable landscapes. With decades of building experience in the region, we have refined our process to deliver exceptional results. Our proactive planning and creative problem-solving ensure a smooth construction process from start to finish.
Design-Build Services for Custom
Boathouses
Our design-build professionals guide you through every step with ease. We tailor
our process to your unique needs, ensuring a seamless experience from design to
construction. Explore our design-build services for custom boathouses.
Planning & Site Selection
Our professional guidance brings your project's location, budget, and timing into perfect balance.
Architectural Design
Collaborate with our architects to craft a bespoke boathouse design inspired by your vision.
Construction Management
Enjoy a seamless construction process with our end-to-end management.
Sustainable Building Practices
Employ sustainable building practices to minimize impact and enhance energy efficiency.
Smart Technology
Integrate automated home features to make your lifestyle more convenient, functional, and secure.
Permitting & Zoning
We secure permitting and zoning compliance to ensure adherence to local regulations.
Build Your Custom Boathouse With a
Simple Process
Fine-tune your vision with our team to ensure every design detail reflects your desires and lifestyle needs.
Transform your ideas into a concrete plan, with initial sketches evolving into a detailed blueprint.
Personalize your boathouse with a choice of high-quality materials and finishes that capture your unique style.
Our expert builders bring your custom boathouse to life with precision craftsmanship and attention to every detail.
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Transform Your Lakefront Property
into the Ultimate Vacation Destination
Create your dream boathouse with our passionate design-build firm. We will breathe
life into your vision and guide you to make it real. Our legacy is to help you build
yours. Craft your lakeside paradise with Gilbert +Burke.
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Create an Eco-Friendly Design for Your Boathouse
At the heart of our architectural ethos lies a deep commitment to sustainability. We design and build with nature in mind. Our dedication to sustainable elegance means your boathouse blends with its environment. Craft your lakefront paradise with our complete suite of design-build services.
Schedule a CallMaintain Your Privacy Hidden in Cottage Country
Ditch the city buzz for the calm of Cottage Country, where your privacy is built into the landscape. With a custom boathouse, the entirety of Cottage Country is in your backyard. This is the quiet escape you deserve. Build it with Gilbert + Burke.
Schedule a CallProtect Your Boat From the Winter Elements
Our custom boathouses provide the ultimate protection against snow, ice, and cold temperatures. Save on costly repairs and boat docking fees while extending the lifespan of your boat. Make your custom boathouse the ultimate addition to your lakefront property.
Schedule a CallCustom Boathouses FAQ’s
A space uniquely designed to fit the landscape, lake and needs of the client. Boathouses can be built inland as a place for storage, or on the water for water access.
When planning to build a boathouse, it is important to check with local municipalities/bylaws on what is and is not allowed. Some areas allow up to a certain size, others do not allow any at all.
When considering building a boathouse, you need to consider the seasonal water levels, whether you will be storing a boat in the boathouse, kind of watercraft, the draft of the boat. These are all main considerations to know whether a boathouse is plausible. These are all things we take into consideration when planning your boathouse. Confirming local bylaws is part of our planning process, and will determine whether the waterfront is feasible for a boathouse.
A permit is required for building a boathouse – the bottom of the lake or body of water is considered Crown Land and is not owned by the homeowner, for this reason you must have a permit to occupy Crown Land.
Accessibility and building specifications will dictate whether or not a boathouse can be used year-round. If it is built as a four season building, and is accessible, then the living space can be used year-round. Keeping in mind seasonal weather patterns for the area, and intended use will dictate this.
As a custom design/build firm our process is in collaboration with you to make sure that your vision for your new boathouse is captured. Once we have your vision in mind, we can identify your budget, develop concepts, create a project development plan and then begin construction. Contact us to get started!
There are many factors that influence the length of a build. Weather, size of the structure, complexity of the build, lake levels, and finishes are all contributing factors to the length of time it takes to complete.