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schafer’s
The Right Choice
SMS is a Marine Service company that is looking to provide the core services that shoreline owners look for as well as extra services that are rarely offered. Built on hard work and loyalty, we always aim to complete projects to your every preference.
We operate from 2 different crane barges, which are ideal for installing/removing residents docks, installing rip rap, removing debris, salvage, small scale dredging and anything else you may need. In addition to our barges, we have multiple work boats, heavy machinery, and trailers with trucks to pull them. The aquatic weed harvesters will provide lake residents a much-needed solution to the issues that aquatic vegetation can cause.
Schedule Appointment
All estimates are free and flexible. Get in touch and let us take a look at your project.
questions?
Sometimes it’s easiest to just talk to a real person. Give us a call!
Our main goal is to provide the best service we can with the most personable experience possible.
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about
Scott, Chad, & Mark
Owned and operated by brothers Scott, Chad, and Mark Knapmiller, SMS is a marine service company based out of Lake Onalaska, serving the surrounding area. The business idea blossomed from Chad’s needs with owning Schafer's River Rentals, and quickly grew to be much more.
Starting out only servicing Chad’s docks and shoreline, the business idea quickly evolved as more interest was gained from patrons and lake Onalaska shoreline residents. The foundation for SMS was formed, and for the next two years Scott, Chad, and Mark worked on coming up with a plan based around the unique new business.
5 years and almost 1,500 happy customers later, Schafer’s Marine has grown to be your go-to marine service provider. From vehicle salvage, to tree removal or dock repair, we have the wisdom and resources to do it all, so give us a call.