Key details about the 2026 Dream Home dock:

• Original Dock Design & Construction: Casey Nicholls of WaterJack Marine Construction, with design enhancements by Brian Patrick Flynn (HGTV), who incorporated additional custom features into the original dock concept.
• Location: Lake Wylie near Charlotte, NC
• Structure: A two‑story, covered, custom dock with built‑in storage and a lower‑level seating area
• Construction Method: Utilized a military crane with a 1,600‑lb. hammer to drive piles to “refusal” for stability
• Custom Features: Metalwork by Dave Marrs

The HGTV Dream Home 2026 dock, located on Lake Wylie, was designed and built by Casey Nicholls, owner of WaterJack Marine Construction. The two‑story structure features custom elements, including a welded metal base for the dining table crafted by Dave Marrs. The build involved specialized, deep‑driven piles to secure the dock into the lakebed.

Key details about the 2026 Dream Home dock:

• Original Dock Design & Construction: Casey Nicholls of WaterJack Marine Construction, with design enhancements by Brian Patrick Flynn (HGTV), who incorporated additional custom features into the original dock concept.
• Location: Lake Wylie near Charlotte, NC
• Structure: A two‑story, covered, custom dock with built‑in storage and a lower‑level seating area
• Construction Method: Utilized a military crane with a 1,600‑lb. hammer to drive piles to “refusal” for stability
• Custom Features: Metalwork by Dave Marrs