Garden pond maintenance near me

Garden ponds are beautiful features, but they need regular maintenance. Find an expert in garden pond maintenance near you to take the weight off your shoulders.

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Your questions answered about garden pond maintenance near you

How do you maintain a garden pond?

There are several steps involved when it comes to maintaining a garden pond. Here’s what’s needed.

Filter

Clean the pond filter at least once a month to make sure it’s working correctly.

Regularly check that it’s properly filtering out all harmful material. And don’t leave it too long before cleaning out a clogged filter.

Plants

Adding plants to your pond is a great way to keep it healthy. Not only will plants create an environment that’s beneficial to fish, but they can also help to clear the water.

That said, it’s important to remove any dead plants and floating leaves.

Cleaning

It’s recommended that you carry out a full pond clean every three to five years.

Meanwhile, if your pond contains gravel, this should be cleaned at least once a year to remove any build-up of waste and muck. Doing so will also help to keep the pump in good condition.

Testing

Regularly testing your pond’s pH levels and checking for bacteria will help you to keep your pond healthy.

A healthy pH level is between 6.5 and 8.5.

Protection

It’s a good idea to protect your pond and its inhabitants from the cold.

For example, you could add a layer of insulation or use a heater.

How often should pond water be changed?

How often you should change the water in your pond will depend on lots of different factors. For instance:

• The size of your pond

• How many fish and other inhabitants it houses

• How much organic matter accumulates in the water

As a rough guide, you should aim to change 10% to 20% of the water in your pond each season.

However, if you have water quality issues or a pond that’s full of inhabitants, you might need to change the water more often.

Some signs the water needs changing include cloudy or green water, unpleasant smells and changes in pH or ammonia levels.

How do I keep my pond water from going stagnant?

Stagnant pond water comes with a whole host of issues – from an increase in organic matter to loss of biodiversity and even air pollution!

Luckily, there are several steps you can take to keep your pond water from going stagnant. These include:

• Install an aeration system

• Add beneficial bacteria

• Add rocks and plants

• Remove debris quickly

• Add pond netting to catch debris

Can I top up my garden pond with tap water?

Ideally, your pond should be topped up with rainwater rather than tap water.

This is because tap water has extra nutrients. These can cause weeds to thrive and upset the natural balance of your pond and its life.

That said, if you need to, it’s fine to top your pond up with tap water in dry weather. Just leave it in a bucket at room temperature for 24 hours first. This will give the chlorine some time to disappear.

Why hire a professional for garden pond maintenance?

Hiring a professional for garden pond maintenance comes with a whole host of benefits. Here are the main ones.

1. Save time

Pond maintenance can be very time-consuming and messy. Hiring a professional you trust for garden pond maintenance will save you a whole load of time and stress.

That’s right, you just sit back and let the professionals handle it for you. You won’t have to lift a finger!

2. Expertise

Experts in garden pond maintenance near you will have all the knowledge and experience needed to make sure your pond is healthy.

It’s easy to upset the ecosystem of your pond and its inhabitants when you’re cleaning it. Meanwhile, you can be confident that the experts will get it right first time.

3. Consistent care

We all lead busy lives. Finding the time to regularly maintain your pond can be a challenge.

When you hire a professional, you can be confident that your pond is going to get the consistent care it needs, without you having to wait until your diary frees up.

4. Advice

As well as cleaning and maintaining your pond, the right expert will be happy to offer you all sorts of maintenance tips and advice.

Ultimately, this knowledge and wisdom can be hugely beneficial. Especially as it’ll be bespoke to your pond and requirements!

How much does pond maintenance near me cost?

The cost of professional pond maintenance will vary based on lots of factors. For example:

• The size and depth of the pond

• What maintenance is required

• How long it’s been since its last deep clean

• How well you’ve kept up with weeding and light maintenance

That said, the average pond cleaning cost is around £325.

Meanwhile, a full service will typically cost in the region of £150 per hour per hour.

Head over to our pond cleaning cost guide to learn more.

How do I find reliable experts for garden pond maintenance near me?

Keen to get professional help maintaining your pond? Then you’re probably wondering how to choose the best expert in pond maintenance near you.

Here are our top tips.

Read reviews

Always check to see what other homeowners have to say about any pond maintenance services you’re considering.

That way, you can make sure to choose someone that others rate.

Get multiple quotes

We recommend getting three quotes for garden pond maintenance near you.

This will allow you to compare prices and services and also get a feel for who you'd like to hire.

Ask about insurance

Check that any companies you’re considering have the right insurance in place. This will give you confidence that you’re protected in case things go wrong.

You’ll be pleased to hear that all our tradespeople must have up-to-date public liability insurance to get listed on the Checkatrade directory.

Get recommendations

Know a friend or family member who has their pond professionally maintained? Why not ask if they would recommend the professional they use?

Make sure to cross-reference any recommendations on Checkatrade, so you know they’ve also been checked and vetted by us.

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