Spring Lake is a spring-fed inland lake community just inland from Grand Haven, and it's one of the most established residential areas we serve. Homes here range from original lake cottages to large year-round estates — and many of our projects involve transforming an older cottage into a modern lake home or adding space to a growing family's house.
Building around Spring Lake comes with its own set of considerations. The lake itself is spring-fed, which means water levels and ice pressure affect seawalls and foundations near the shore. Many older properties rely on well water and septic systems that must be evaluated before an addition or renovation changes the load on them. And because Spring Lake spans both the Village of Spring Lake and Spring Lake Township, permitting rules differ depending on which side of the line your property sits.
We have worked around Spring Lake for over twenty years — building new homes, renovating cottages into estates, and handling structural additions that respect both the lake environment and the existing structure.
Many Spring Lake properties started as seasonal cottages. Converting them to year-round homes requires upgrading insulation, foundation, mechanicals, and often the structural framing to support a second story or larger footprint.
Older Spring Lake lots often use private well and septic. Any addition or new build must account for existing septic fields and well setbacks before the footprint is finalized.
Spring Lake is spring-fed with stable but real seasonal level changes and ice pressure. Lakeshore foundations and seawalls need detailing that accommodates that movement.
Spring Lake falls under either the Village of Spring Lake or Spring Lake Township depending on the parcel. We pull permits from the correct authority and follow the right setback and height rules for each.
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Learn MoreTwo decades building in West Michigan's coastal conditions — dune soils, lake-effect weather, and shoreline regulations.
We evaluate foundations, framing, and load paths before we build — so additions and renovations last.
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating and a member of the NAHB and HBA Lakeshore.
Yes, this is one of the most common projects we take on around Spring Lake. We evaluate the existing foundation, framing, insulation, and mechanicals, then plan the conversion so the structure can support year-round living — including second-story additions where the original framing allows.
Yes. We build new custom homes on empty Spring Lake lots, coordinating well and septic requirements, shoreline setbacks, and the correct village or township permits before construction begins.
We start by evaluating the existing septic field, well, and foundation capacity, because an addition can overload all three. Once we confirm the lot can support the footprint, we design the addition to blend with the existing home and the lakeshore setting.
We serve both the Village of Spring Lake and Spring Lake Township, including lakefront properties, the surrounding residential neighborhoods, and properties near the Grand River and Spring Lake Bay.
Gary Katt is Simply the Best if you want a builder you can trust with your home or your business ....The KattMann as his friends and clients call him ....has all the experience and shows up early and gets the job done with a reasonable and competitive fee for all his expertise... he is second to none.
Gary is a skilled craftsman, with an excellent team of sub-contractors. His work is of the highest quality, with competitive pricing. We are currently working with Gary on our forever new home. Gary has been our choice for several years. You will not be disappointed. A true professional.
Gary Katt is solid, knowledgeable and has assisted in remodeling/stand-alone projects. Very fair and always willing to assist. I've utilized Gary since 2009.
Gary has done numerous projects for us over the years. He is a very conscientious, hard worker and his assistant, Jim is a great compliment to his team. Additionally, Gary is a very kind person and interesting to speak with. You'll find that he's a pleasure to work with.
I had Gary at my house so many times. Each time I was always pleased with the results. He would let me know exactly what was going on. I was pleased will all the work done. Gary is the first person I call for everything to be done on my home. Dorothy Corradi
Great builder, great quality at a good price. Will definitely use again as work is needed.
Gary Katt is Simply the Best if you want a builder you can trust with your home or your business ....The KattMann as his friends and clients call him ....has all the experience and shows up early and gets the job done with a reasonable and competitive fee for all his expertise... he is second to none.
Gary is a skilled craftsman, with an excellent team of sub-contractors. His work is of the highest quality, with competitive pricing. We are currently working with Gary on our forever new home. Gary has been our choice for several years. You will not be disappointed. A true professional.
Gary Katt is solid, knowledgeable and has assisted in remodeling/stand-alone projects. Very fair and always willing to assist. I've utilized Gary since 2009.
Gary has done numerous projects for us over the years. He is a very conscientious, hard worker and his assistant, Jim is a great compliment to his team. Additionally, Gary is a very kind person and interesting to speak with. You'll find that he's a pleasure to work with.
I had Gary at my house so many times. Each time I was always pleased with the results. He would let me know exactly what was going on. I was pleased will all the work done. Gary is the first person I call for everything to be done on my home. Dorothy Corradi
Great builder, great quality at a good price. Will definitely use again as work is needed.
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