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BigWave helps lakefront homeowners handle the work that keeps the property usable: new docks, new lifts, repairs, leveling, setup and removal, transport, storage, cleaning, detailing, canopy work, and storm recovery.
One local crew to help you figure out what actually needs to happen before you start calling five different companies.
New Dock Sales, Design & Installation
Planned around your shoreline, not a catalog photo.
New Boat Lift Sales & Installation
Sized to your boat, set right in your water.
Seasonal Dock & Boat Lift Setup & Removal
In and level each spring, out safely each fall.
Dock & Boat Lift Repair & Leveling
For docks that lean and lifts that grind.
Boat, Dock, & Lift Transport & Storage
Moved carefully, stored off your property.
Dock & Boat Lift Storm Recovery
For when the lake rearranged your equipment.
Dock & Beach Cleaning
A guest-ready shoreline, none of the scrubbing.
Lift Canopy Services
Fitted tight so it protects instead of flaps.
We Help Lakefront Owners Keep Their Dock, Lift, Boat, And Shoreline Ready
Need a new dock, a better lift setup, seasonal service, repair work, storage, or storm help? BigWave helps South Metro lakefront homeowners sort out the right service path and get the work handled with care.
Your shoreline, water depth, access, equipment condition, and timing all matter. That is why the first step is not guessing. It is understanding what your property actually needs.
Our Approach
We start with the property, not a sales pitch.
Your shoreline, water depth, access, equipment, and timing decide whether you need installation, repair, storage, seasonal service, cleaning, or something else.
The Blueprint
The right plan keeps you from paying for the wrong work.
BigWave helps sort out the service path before the job starts, so the dock, lift, boat, canopy, and shoreline details are not treated like separate problems.
Execution
Once the scope is clear, the crew handles the approved work.
That can mean setting equipment, leveling, repairing, moving, cleaning, storing, or recovering lakefront gear with care around frames, canopies, wiring, docks, lifts, and access points.
Fine-Tuning
The job is not done just because the equipment moved.
Placement, leveling, fit, cleanup, and the final details matter because those are the things homeowners notice every time they walk down to the lake.
see our work in action
past projects
Lakefront work is easier to trust when you can see it.
Browse real BigWave projects across docks, lifts, canopies, cleaning, repairs, seasonal setup, transport, storage, and storm recovery. These photos show the details that matter: clean installs, stable setups, careful handling, and lakefront equipment handled like it actually costs money.
What Our Clients Say
Highly recommend as Blake and the other professionals will ensure end to end satisfaction to meet all of your lake needs.
Thanks again, Bigwave Lake Service!
If there is a homeowner on a lake that needs any type of dock or lift repair I recommend Big Wave . They know their stuff and are reasonably priced. Thank you Blake and Brian for your prompt service and repair.
Highly recommend!
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Most lakefront problems do not fit neatly into one box at first.
A leaning lift might be a leveling issue. A rough dock might need repair, replacement, or a better setup plan. Storm damage, storage, canopies, cleaning, and seasonal work can all overlap. BigWave helps you sort out the right path before you waste time or money on the wrong fix.
I do not know what service I need. Where should I start?
Send photos, your lake or property location, and a short note about what feels wrong. BigWave can help sort whether the request fits installation, repair, leveling, storm recovery, seasonal service, transport, storage, cleaning, detailing, or canopy work.
Contact us if you have any questions!
I am planning a new dock or lift. What should I figure out first?
Figure out the property before picking the product.
Water depth, lake bottom, shoreline access, boat size, dock layout, lift placement, and seasonal handling all affect the right setup. A dock or lift can look perfect online and still be wrong once it hits your shoreline.
If you are buying new, start with the New Dock & Boat Lift Planning Guide.
Should I repair my dock or lift, or replace it?
Do not guess. That decision depends on condition, age, damage, stability, layout, and whether the current setup still works for how you use the lake.
Some equipment is worth repairing. Some equipment keeps costing money because the original setup no longer makes sense.
Use the Repair Or Replace A Dock Or Boat Lift Guide if you are stuck between fixing what you have and starting fresh.
My dock or lift looks uneven. Is that a big deal?
A dock that feels loose, crooked, soft, or unstable should not be ignored. A lift that sits unevenly can create access problems, handling issues, or more wear on equipment. Sometimes the fix is simple. Sometimes it points to a bigger repair or replacement conversation.
Send photos before the problem turns into a larger bill.
Can BigWave handle multiple lakefront issues?
Yes, when the work fits the scope.
A lot of lakefront jobs overlap. You might need a lift adjusted, a canopy checked, a dock cleaned, equipment removed, and storage planned around the same season. BigWave can look at the whole picture so you are not coordinating five separate companies for one property.
What should I send before asking for an estimate?
Send the lake or property location, photos of the dock, lift, shoreline, access path, and the problem area.
Also include what you want done, what changed recently, and whether there is a deadline tied to spring setup, fall removal, guests, storms, storage, or new equipment planning. The better the details, the better the first conversation.
Can BigWave help after storm or winter damage?
If wind, waves, ice, or shifting moved, bent, scattered, or damaged equipment, send photos before pulling things around. The goal is to recover or repair the equipment without making the damage worse.
How early should I reach out for spring or fall service?
Reach out before the seasonal rush starts controlling the schedule.
Spring setup and fall removal both get busy fast around Southern Minnesota lakes. Weather, lake conditions, access, equipment condition, and storage needs can all affect timing, so it is better to send the details early than wait until everyone is trying to book the same window.
Need help with seasonal service? Either contact us directly, or request service online.
Does BigWave only work around Prior Lake?
No. BigWave works with lakefront homeowners around Prior Lake and nearby Southern Minnesota lakes.
The exact fit depends on the lake, service type, equipment, access, timing, and scope of work. If you are not sure whether your property is in range, start with the Areas We Serve page or send the property location with your request.