Premium decks, pavilions, home remodels and motorized screens — built to match the caliber of Peninsula estates, vineyard properties, and bayfront homes that define this remarkable stretch of land.

20+ Years Experience

Certified Fenetex Installer

Family-Owned & Operated
Why Peninsula Homeowners Choose Us

Old Mission Peninsula is unlike anywhere else in Northern Michigan. Stretching 18 miles north into Grand Traverse Bay, it's framed by water on both sides — East Bay to the east, West Bay to the west — with cherry orchards, working vineyards, and some of the most sought-after estate properties in the state. Homes here are serious investments, often valued at $1M and above, and their outdoor spaces need to reflect that.
We've completed outdoor living projects throughout the Peninsula — from lakefront decks in the Bowers Harbor area to pergola and pavilion installations at vineyard estates near the Mission Point Lighthouse. Peninsula homeowners typically have a clear picture of the quality level they expect, and we've built our entire product portfolio around meeting it: Fenetex motorized screens, and TimberTech composite decking are our standard, not an upgrade.
The Peninsula's dual-waterfront exposure creates specific building conditions that not every contractor understands. Wind loads differ from inland sites, the bay microclimate produces unique moisture patterns, and many properties have design guidelines or HOA considerations tied to the surrounding landscape character. We factor all of this in before a single board goes down.

Family-Owned & Operated Since 2021
Fenetex certified dealer
TimberTech & AZEK composite decking
Full design, permit & build service
Estate & waterfront project experience
No subcontractors — our crew, always
From bayfront estates in Bowers Harbor to vineyard properties near the Lighthouse — we build outdoor spaces designed to match the land they sit on.
Services Available on Old Mission Peninsula
One contractor handles design, permitting, and full installation. No hand-offs, no coordination headaches, no surprise subcontractors on your property.

TimberTech AZEK and Vintage composite decking designed for dual-waterfront exposure. Our Peninsula deck builds factor in East Bay and West Bay wind loads, salt-air moisture patterns, and the elevated aesthetic standard that estate properties demand.

Peninsula evenings are extraordinary — until the bugs arrive. Fenetex motorized insect and weather screens deploy in seconds, creating a fully enclosed outdoor room with unobstructed views when retracted. Welded keder end retention means no gaps for no-see-ums to exploit.

The premier fully-covered outdoor structure for Peninsula estates. Solid-roof pavilions create true outdoor rooms — open on all sides to catch the bay breeze, built to weather the lake-effect seasons, designed to anchor a backyard the way a great room anchors a home.

Kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and whole-home renovations that elevate Peninsula properties to match their setting. Every project managed through JobTread — every update documented, every decision tracked, every trade coordinated from a single point of contact.
Built for the Peninsula Environment
Old Mission Peninsula's dual-waterfront geography, estate-level properties, and unique microclimate create building conditions that require specific expertise. Here's how we approach Peninsula projects.

Properties on Old Mission Peninsula face wind and moisture from two directions — East Bay and West Bay — depending on their position along the 18-mile strip. This dual exposure accelerates corrosion on standard fasteners and creates dynamic wind loading conditions that differ from the mainland. We specify stainless steel and coated fastener systems on all Peninsula builds, and our One-Track motorized screen installations are engineered with the peninsula's wind envelope in mind — rated to 100 MPH and built with marine-grade aluminum and powder-coated hardware that resists the corrosion that salt air and bay moisture demand.

Old Mission Peninsula homes are among the highest-valued residential properties in Grand Traverse County, with vineyard estates and bayfront homes regularly listing above $1M. The outdoor spaces we build here are portfolio centerpieces — our timber-framed pavilions in particular are specified for exactly this market. Built from structural Douglas fir and cedar with hand-crafted joinery, they carry the kind of visual weight and permanence that matches the scale of estate properties. We work from detailed design drawings and use premium materials throughout: no builder-grade substitutions, no cut corners on hidden structural components.

Many Peninsula properties include working or ornamental vineyard rows, cherry orchards, and agricultural land adjacent to residential improvements. Outdoor living structures on these properties need to sit sensitively in the landscape — both for aesthetic cohesion and often for township zoning compliance. We're experienced with Peninsula Township building requirements and navigate the permit process with full documentation from the start.

A significant portion of Old Mission Peninsula properties are used seasonally — summer residences and vacation homes that sit unoccupied through the winter months. For these properties, we recommend systems designed for unattended seasonal closure: timber-framed pavilions with solid roof systems that need no winterizing or protective covering, One-Track motorized screens that retract fully and lock closed at the touch of a button, and TimberTech composite decking that requires no seasonal treatment or cover. The outdoor space should be ready to open in May and easy to close in October.
We handle design, permits, materials, and construction — so you never manage multiple contractors or wonder what comes next.
Recent Work Across Michigan
Real photos from real Michigan projects — no stock imagery, no renders.




Peninsula Homeowners
Schedule your free design consultation. Michael will visit your Peninsula property, understand the site, and give you an honest picture of what's possible — and what it costs.
Our Coverage on the Peninsula
We serve the full length of Old Mission Peninsula — from the neighborhoods just north of Traverse City all the way to the Mission Point Lighthouse at the tip. We also serve the broader Grand Traverse County area, including all communities within 30–50 miles of Traverse City.
Old Mission Peninsula (full length)
Peninsula Drive corridor
East Bay shoreline properties
Vineyard & orchard estates
Traverse City (base area)
Bowers Harbor area
Mission Point & Lighthouse tip
West Bay shoreline properties
Township Road neighborhoods
Grand Traverse County
Common Questions
Yes. Several Old Mission Peninsula neighborhoods and township areas have design guidelines or HOA review processes that apply to exterior improvements including decks, pergolas, and louvered roof structures. We're experienced with these processes and can provide design drawings, material specifications, and manufacturer documentation to support your HOA submission. We build only after all required approvals are in place.
Most structural outdoor living projects — decks, covered pergolas, louvered roofs — require a building permit through Peninsula Township or Grand Traverse County, depending on the property location. We handle all permit applications in-house, including drawings and engineering documentation where required. We do not begin any structural work without the appropriate permit in place, and we manage the full inspection process through project completion.
Yes, and we do this regularly for seasonal Peninsula homeowners. We use JobTread for project management, which means you receive photo updates, progress notes, and milestone notifications throughout the build — from your phone, wherever you are. Michael is your single point of contact. Before we begin, we document the full scope, timeline, and payment schedule in writing so there are no surprises when you arrive for the season.
Old Mission Peninsula's Outdoor Living Contractor
Schedule your free design consultation. Michael will visit your property, walk the site, and have a real conversation — not a sales pitch — about what's possible and what it costs.
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