Diving Services · SW Michigan

Certified commercial divers. In-house. On call.

Most marine contractors farm diving out. We don't. Our certified commercial dive team handles every underwater job in-house — from dock pile inspection to seawall repair to recovery operations across Lake Michigan and the inland lakes of SW Michigan and NW Indiana.

What we do

What we do underwater.

Anything that has to happen below the waterline, we do ourselves. That means faster turnarounds for you, lower costs, and a single point of accountability when something needs to be fixed at 14 feet of depth. Our divers are certified, our gear is owned not rented, and our boats are dispatched out of Bridgman within hours of your call.

Diving is the unsung backbone of marine construction. Pile inspection determines whether your dock is one storm from failure. Underwater seawall checks reveal voids before they cave. Recovery work pulls outboards, anchors, and the occasional set of car keys back to the surface. We do all of it.

Underwater Inspection

Annual or post-storm inspection of dock pilings, seawall toe, and boat lift footings — with documentation for your insurance file.

Marine Repair

In-water repair and replacement of dock pilings, lift footings, and seawall tieback hardware. We resolve most issues in a single dive.

Recovery Operations

Sunken outboards, lost gear, and occasionally an entire boat. If it went down in SW Michigan or NW Indiana, we can probably get it back.

How we work

Clear process. No surprises.

Free site visit. Engineered, line-item quote. In-house crew. Yearly check-ups.

Dispatch Call

Call (269) 422-7246. We answer 7am–7pm Mon–Sat, with emergency response available outside hours.

Site Assessment

Dive supervisor surveys the site and water conditions. You get a quote before any tank goes in the water.

Underwater Work

Two-diver team minimum, with surface support and full safety protocols. Documented with underwater video where useful.

Written Report

Inspections include a written report with photos, depth markers, and recommendations — formatted for insurance and EGLE submissions.

Service area

Where we work.

Based in Bridgman. Serving Lake Michigan's southern shore plus inland lakes across Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, Van Buren, and LaPorte counties.

St. JosephBerrien County
Benton HarborBerrien County
BridgmanBerrien County
StevensvilleBerrien County
New BuffaloBerrien County
South HavenVan Buren
Sister LakesCass County
Michigan CityLaPorte, IN
Frequently asked

Questions homeowners ask us.

How much does commercial diving cost in SW Michigan?

Standard underwater inspections run $850–$1,500 per dock depending on size and depth. Repair work is quoted after a site assessment dive. Emergency recovery operations are quoted by the hour. We provide written estimates before any work begins.

How deep can your divers operate?

Our team is certified to recreational and commercial standards down to 100 feet. Most SW Michigan and NW Indiana dock and seawall work happens between 4 and 25 feet — well within standard operating depth.

Do you offer post-storm inspections on Lake Michigan?

Yes. After major storm events on Lake Michigan, we run priority inspection routes for our service contract customers along the St. Joseph, Bridgman, and New Buffalo shoreline. Documentation supports both insurance claims and structural decision-making.

Can you weld underwater?

Captain's Choice handles cold-water mechanical repairs and tieback work in-house. For specialized underwater welding work we partner with regional certified hyperbaric welders — we coordinate the project so you only have one contact.

Ready to start?

Free estimates, no pressure.

Tell us about your shoreline. We'll come out, take measurements, and get you a written quote within five business days.