Spring opening
$260–$480
Usually March–May, once conditions allow. Remove accumulated debris, clean accessible pump and filter parts, reconnect seasonal equipment and check circulation.
Seasonal visits & small repairs
Care for the pond you have.
These ranges suit small backyard ponds with straightforward access. Size, accumulated debris and equipment condition change the work. We quote your pond before starting; prices are before any applicable tax.
Care & prices
Fall closing
$190–$360
Usually September–November. Remove leaves, clean accessible equipment, discuss fish and depth, and agree on which components run or come out for winter. New winter equipment is extra.
Pump & filter cleaning
$120–$240
Remove accessible debris and clean the pump intake and filter as the equipment requires. Replacement media, pumps, plumbing and electrical work are not included.
Liner patching
$180–$520
For an accessible, localized tear in a patchable liner. We locate the damage and agree on access and water-level changes first. Broad deterioration may need a replacement quote.
Small pond build
$3,800–$7,500
A simple pond of about 6 by 8 feet, with liner, pump, filter and a modest stone edge. Depth and equipment follow the site plan. Fish, new electrical supply and surrounding landscaping are separate.
Site visit
$65
A 30–45 minute assessment within 20 miles of Maple Crossing, followed by a written scope and estimate. This is a separate visit fee, not a deposit or a repair charge.
Fall closing · November 2026
What winter means for the fish.
Depth comes first
A pond needs enough unfrozen water for its fish through winter. We measure the depth and discuss the local freeze, fish and equipment. A shallow pond may need a different winter arrangement; do not assume every pond can overwinter koi.
Leave a way for air to move
The winter plan includes keeping a small opening in surface ice for gas exchange. A pond de-icer makes an opening; it does not heat the entire pond. We discuss suitable equipment and placement for your setup. Do not hammer or chop the ice.
Change the feeding routine
Fish slow down as the water cools. Use a pond thermometer and follow the food’s cold-water directions, including when to stop feeding. Leave uneaten food out of the pond and avoid disturbing resting fish.
Check through the winter
Keep leaves out and check that the planned air opening and winter equipment are still working. We explain which pump parts come inside and which stay running; it depends on the equipment and the pond. A fall visit does not replace winter checks.
Before we visit
Do you drain every pond for winter?
No. We first discuss the pond, its depth, fish and equipment. A fall closing is not a blanket instruction to drain the pond or remove every pump. The winter plan is specific to the setup.
Can you quote from a description alone?
A rough size helps us explain the likely price range. We still need a site visit before confirming a repair or build price, because access, depth and hidden equipment change the work.
A plan starts at the pond.
Choose the work you are considering. We will arrange a visit before quoting it.