Empire Contractor

Empire is a small village on Lake Michigan with the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore park headquarters at its edge. The surrounding area carries significant vacation property value — homes close to the park and the lake attract buyers who invest heavily in their properties. The seasonal population drives most of the renovation and new-work demand, though a year-round residential core keeps construction needs steady outside of summer. Properties sit in a landscape that gets full Lake Michigan weather, which puts a premium on roofing, siding, and exterior work that performs under difficult conditions.

Gerhard & Sons has worked through this area and understands what the mix of seasonal and year-round ownership looks like in practice. We can work with out-of-state owners who need a contractor they can trust to assess and execute without them on-site, and we're equally comfortable with the full-time resident who wants to be involved in every decision. Straight talk and solid work — that's what we bring to Empire.