Pond cleaning
A thorough pond cleaning annually
A job worth doing is worth doing right!
Aquatic Artisans Inc. pond cleaning before
pond cleaning before
Aquatic Artisans Inc. pond cleaning after
This pond looks and functions as well as it did when it was first installed 20 years ago.
Pond cleaning example before
Aquatic Artisans Inc.
Pond cleaning example 2 after
This pond was initially constructed by others, but for the past 14 years, we’ve been maintaining it and supplying plants and fish.
Complete pond cleanings starting at $450
How we intend to thoroughly care for your pond
1. Completely drain all water from your pond.
2. Place fish and plants in a 500 gallon holding tank. We have tanks in our inventory available to hold up to 18,000 gallons of water.
3. Our people remove all debris from the interior surfaces of the pond. That can be removed with the pressure of your garden hose. (Note: We do not recommend stripping out all biota from pond’s interior surfaces because, that biofilm is supportive to a healthy ecosystem.)
4. Debris are disposed within 50 feet of the pond at a discreet location on your site. (Off site debris removal is offered at an additional charge.)
5. Your pump and its intake screen are thoroughly clean. Aquatic plants are pruned and plant containers are rinsed off before returning them to the pond.
6. Chlorine-removal chemicals are added and, water refill is started.
7. The saved water and fish are returned from our holding tank to the pond.
8. Your circulation/filtration system is restarted.
This price is offered for ponds of 50 square feet of water surface, at a depth of 18” that have had the procedure described above performed in the last 12 months. Call for an estimated quote if your pond is larger or has been unattended to for a longer period of time. Payment is due upon the completion of work for first-time customers. If the customer desires, the crew that performs the cleaning will remain at an hourly rate to completely refill the pond with water. In most cases this is not necessary.
240-390-0366
Please take note of the following:
We regret to inform you that we no longer provide cleaning services for ponds with loose rock or gravel bottoms, due to structural safety concerns. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by inheriting or purchasing such a maintenance-intensive structure, which differs significantly from a properly constructed pond. However, we would be pleased to offer you a quote for reconstructing your current gravel configuration into an interior architecture that promotes healthy water circulation, enhances structural integrity, and requires less maintenance. Following reconstruction, we would also be happy to assist with regular cleaning services.
Other images that we consider problematic in terms of maintenance are typically regarded by us as being essentially inverted piles of gravel.
