We will do what we can when you want us to. That means we will compliment your ongoing pond maintenance program or do as we do for other clients and that is undertake your entire pond servicing for you.
Below are details of the two main services we provide for our existing clients. Recognising that all ponds are different we will tailor make either program to suit the specific needs of your situation. If you would like for us to visit your pond and consider any maintenance needs please contact us.
This is a critical part of your ponds preparation for the busy summer months. Usually this service will occur in March or April.
Spring Pond Maintenance (pre season)
This service consists of the following:
Service
|
Description
|
Reason
|
|
Water
quality test and supply results |
Test
Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate and ph levels |
This
is how we can quickly recognise your ponds health. |
|
Removal
of excess sediment |
Either
physically collect or hoover excess sediment from pond base. |
It
is not good for the pond to be over occupied with silt or other
waste products. This provides an excellent breeding ground for
unwanted bacteria. |
|
Water
change |
We
would generally remove 25% of pond water whilst undertaking
sediment removal. |
This
helps to reduce nitrate levels and keep the pond in tip top
condition. |
|
Marginal
plant reduction (if this didn’t occur within the pre winter
servicing) |
Cut
back marginal plants whilst considering pond size and expected
seasonal growth. |
Marginal
planting will grow profusely during the warmer months. These can
easily encroach onto the main pond body if not regularly
reduced. |
|
Apply
plant food to lilies |
Install
pond fertiliser tablets to lily pots |
This
will encourage good plant growth and free flowering. |
|
Service
pump(s) |
Clear
pre filter area, de-scale and clear impellor and ensure running
freely. Check outlet and flow. |
To
ensure pump is running at its optimum and in a reliable fashion. |
|
Service
Ultra Violet Filter |
Replace
ultra violet bulb and de-scale quartz sleeve, check seals and
replace if necessary. |
To
ensure ultra violet filter is working efficiently when it needs to
(in the summer) |
|
Service
filter box |
Clean
and replace any media, check and clear spray bars and plumbing. |
To
prepare the filter so it can establish itself inline with the
increasing amounts of waste provided by the fish. |
|
Preventative
treatment / de-chlorination |
Administer
suitable chemical treatments to your pond. |
To
control parasites and bacteria on fish and to ensure that any
fresh water is safe for the pond inhabitants. |
|
Check
plumbing. |
Check
exposed plumbing whilst system is operational. Check condition of
any hosing and advice of condition. |
To
recognise any leakage or potential problems. |
|
Provide
an Overview of Ponds Condition |
Liaise
with pond owner to enable a current understanding of pond. Make
observations and advice of any potential problems |
To
keep you in touch with your pond and leave you being confident
with your pond situation. |
The cost of this service starts at £85 (+vat) plus parts. If you would like an accurate cost please call or make yourself known to us.
If you would like to carry this work out yourself there are more details available for you on our spring pond maintenance page.
Autumn Pond Maintenance (pre winter)
This is a critical part of your ponds preparation for the colder winter months. Usually this service will occur in October or November.
|
Service |
Description |
Reason |
|
Water
quality test and supply results |
Test
Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate and ph levels |
This
is how we can quickly recognise your ponds health. |
|
Removal
of excess sediment |
Either
physically collect or hoover excess sediment from pond base. |
It
is not good for the pond to be over occupied with silt or other
waste products. This provides an excellent breeding ground for
unwanted bacteria. |
|
Water
change |
We
would generally remove 25% of pond water whilst undertaking
sediment removal. |
This
helps to reduce nitrate levels and keep the pond in tip top
condition. |
|
Cut
back pond plants and reduce if necessary. |
Cut
back marginal plants to approximately 2” above the crown of the
plant. Remove all foliage from lily plants and deep water
marginals. Reduce oxygenating plant and remove annuals. |
It
is important to remove foliage; most pond plants are perennial and
will die back (at some point). We are preventing any unnecessary
pollution entering the pond and establishing good and fresh growth
for the following season |
|
Service
pump(s) |
Clear
pre filter area, de-scale and clear impellor and ensure running
freely. Check outlet and flow. |
To
ensure pump is running at it’s optimum in a reliable fashion. |
|
Service
filter box |
Clean,
check and clear spray bars and plumbing. |
To ensure the filter box is functioning properly. |
|
Preventative
treatment / de-chlorination |
Administer
suitable chemical treatments to your pond. |
To
control parasites and bacteria on fish and to ensure that any
fresh water is safe for the pond inhabitants. |
|
Check
plumbing. |
Check
exposed plumbing whilst system is operational. Check condition of
any hosing and advice of condition. |
To
recognise any leakage or potential problems. |
|
Install
Cover Net |
Install
cover net to pond |
Stop
any leaves getting into the pond and creating unnecessary
pollution or maintenance. |
|
Provide
an Overview of Ponds Condition |
Liaise
with pond owner to enable a current understanding of pond. Make
observations and advice of any potential problems |
To
keep you in touch with your pond and leave you being confident
with your pond situation. |
The cost of this service starts at £75 (+vat) plus parts. If you would like an accurate cost please call or make yourself known to us.
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