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Frequently Asked Questions:
Find answers to all of your pond-building questions!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why should I use you instead of my (self|landscaper|friend)?
This is what we do. It's ALL we do. You need someone on-site that can mold and fold liner,
place rocks safely and effectively, eliminate leaks and splatter, keep fish safe from chemicals and critters, winterize equipment, calculate the
proper volumes for equipment, etc.
A pond can be a hole in the ground with water or it can be an attractive addition to your landscaping.
Worried about the cost? Well, we buy at wholesale discounts so by the time our fee is added in, your probably at the same
cost as if you had purchased materials at a retail location and built it yourself.
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How much will a pond or water feature cost?
Pond cost greatly depends on the style of pond that you choose and the abundance of materials available. Here in New Hampshire,
rock is a little less expensive than elsewhere but fish and plants may be more expensive and more difficult to find.
A pond sized at 8' x 12' at 26" deep will cost approximately:
$400 for rock
$120 for liner
$70 for a pump
$250 for filter with UV clarifier
$100 for hose/pipe and fittings
$50 for miscellaneous (pond foam, chemicals, etc.)
$480 for labor
Totalling around $1,470.
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What areas do you cover?
We work primarily in New Hampshire and Southern Maine. Our offices are located in Rochester (Strafford County).
The majority of our clients are in the seacoast area but we will travel up to one hour from our Rochester location.
This territory includes all of the area surrounding:
NH: Dover, Somersworth, Newington, Portsmouth, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Exeter, Durham, New Durham, Stratham, Rye, Rollinsford, Gonic, Rochester, Farmington, Wolfeboro, Lee, Lebanon, Milton
Maine: Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, York, Cape Neddick, Sanford, Waterboro, Biddeford, Ogunquit
We will travel for large jobs, commercial projects or emergency situations.
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Do you work with landscapers and other resellers?
Quite a bit actually! Most of our clients are through customer referrals but many landscaping and construction companies hire us
to create water gardens for their clients. If your landscaper or landscape architect has a plan, we can manage the construction
of the project, even using their own labor in many cases.
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How long will construction take?
We will build the pond in one day (assuming that the soil is cooperative) rain or shine. We will let the pond cycle for one day and
then will come back to clean and treat the water. After a week or two, fish may be added. We can then set up a maintenance
program with you if you would like.
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How do maintenance programs work?
We will set up a schedule to clean your pond, test and treat the water, fix and problems, work with and place water plants,
inspect fish and wildlife for problems, prepare your pond for seasonal changes, etc. The cost is based on the frequency of the
visits but is not very expensive. You will pay for expenses (like chemicals) and a small amount for our service depending on
your location. We are based in Rochester NH.
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I need a pond right now! I'm having a party this weekend!!! What do I do?!?
This is common, don't worry! We can give you a rough estimate over the phone and can usually show up with a team and all
of the equipment in a couple of days. We can even force a pond cycle to get fish and plants in quickly.
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Wont mosquitos breed in my pond?
Not at all. In fact, ponds can actually reduce the number of mosquitos in an area. A pond should always have moving water. If water stays
stagnant for a long period of time, mosquito larvae can hatch. Most of the time, your fish will eat them before they learn to fly
though. In a constantly running stream or active pond environment, bugs and mosquitos can not find suitable locations to lay eggs
so they will move on to other locations.
Even bog gardens can reduce the number of mosquitos in an area by attracting other carnivorous insects like dragonflies, mantis,
and ladybugs. Even bats can be attracted to certain types of pond ecosystems.
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Please call for an appointment.
Ponds and Waterfalls
5-A Janet St. Rochester, NH 03867
ph. 603-509-2852 fax. 603-994-0003
e-mail
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