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Custom Boathouses Enhance Your Lakefront Property for Endless Adventure

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.

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

1.
Design Alignment

Fine-tune your vision with our team to ensure every design detail reflects your desires and lifestyle needs.

2.
Concept Development

Transform your ideas into a concrete plan, with initial sketches evolving into a detailed blueprint.

3.
Finishing Selections

Personalize your boathouse with a choice of high-quality materials and finishes that capture your unique style.

4.
Build Your Boathouse

Our expert builders bring your custom boathouse to life with precision craftsmanship and attention to every detail.

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Our Valued Clients
Tell Their Stories

The Gilbert + Burke is a team of truly talented individuals committed to the project for close to a full year. We encountered crumbling lathe and plaster, a bat colony in the attic and a tow-foot-high crawl space under the house. With each setback, Gilbert + Burke dug in their heels and found often ingenious solutions that spoke to their decades of experience and depth of character. The challenges were many but we really felt that Gilbert + Burke were as truly invested in our project as we were.
M.R.
Baltimore, ON
Having worked with Gilbert + Burke in the past, we knew that there was nobody else that we trusted in completing our dream. On this project, we tasked them with a tight deadline for completion and even with some setbacks in permits, they were able to deliver. Everybody that was associated with this project was so professional and committed to the end goal. The final result was more than a kitchen or a place to retire, but a warm and inviting place for friends and family to gather for many years to come.
A.W. and S.W.
Sturgeon Lake, ON

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.

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Maintain 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.

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Protect 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.

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Custom Boathouses FAQ’s

What Is Meant By A “Custom Boathouse”?

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.

Are There Any Ontario Towns Or Cities That Don’t Allow Boathouses?

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.

Is There A Certain Lake Depth Or Water Requirement For A Boathouse To Work?

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.

Do You Need A Permit To Build 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.

Is It Possible To Use A Boathouse Year-Round In Ontario’s Climate; Particularly If It Contains A Living Space?

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.

What Is Gilbert + Burke’s Process In Quoting And Designing A Custom Boathouse?

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!

How Long Does It Take Gilbert + Burke To Build A Boathouse?

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.

Ken Jaquith Director Of Client Experience
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