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Water Garden Repair and Beautification

Even the best built ponds can eventually have problems.
Given enough time, ground settling and erosion can cause leaks in any pond. The first step in pond repair is determining where the leak actually is. Once the location has been determined, a method of repair can be decided upon.

Don't hesitate to call an expert. Take great care when attempting to seal or repair old, damaged liners and plumbing. Many of the chemicals are toxic to fish and humans before curing and drying, and must be handled correctly. You may save yourself money and time by calling an expert first.


Types of repairs we perform:

  • Add new waterfalls to existing ponds.
  • Rebuild poorly constructed and leaky waterfalls.
  • Upgrade and install pumps and filter systems.
  • Waterproof leaky concrete ponds.
  • Patch ponds with leaky rubber liner.
  • Re-do poorly constructed stonework.
  • Enlarge existing ponds to create healthier environments for fish and plants.
  • Replace cracked preformed plastic ponds with rubber liner.

Water Garden Repair and Beautification

Even the best built ponds can eventually have problems.
Given enough time, ground settling and erosion can cause leaks in any pond. The first step in pond repair is determining where the leak actually is. Once the location has been determined, a method of repair can be decided upon.

Don't hesitate to call an expert. Take great care when attempting to seal or repair old, damaged liners and plumbing. Many of the chemicals are toxic to fish and humans before curing and drying, and must be handled correctly. You may save yourself money and time by calling an expert first.


Types of repairs we perform:

  • Add new waterfalls to existing ponds.
  • Rebuild poorly constructed and leaky waterfalls.
  • Upgrade and install pumps and filter systems.
  • Waterproof leaky concrete ponds.
  • Patch ponds with leaky rubber liner.
  • Re-do poorly constructed stonework.
  • Enlarge existing ponds to create healthier environments for fish and plants.
  • Replace cracked preformed plastic ponds with rubber liner.
General Repair of Leaks

First determine if the leak is in the pond or the waterfall. If you are unsure, fill the pond up and cut off the flow to the waterfall. If the pond level goes down, the leak is in the pond. If the pond level goes down only when the waterfall is on, the leak is in the waterfall. Sometimes the leak can be in the plumbing to the filter, but that is rare.

For Concrete Ponds

You can patch cracked concrete with cement, but you have to paint over the patch with environmentally safe waterproofing masonry paint. This is because the cement has lime in it which buffers the pH of the water. At any rate, expect the patch to last only a season or two. The best way to repair a concrete pond is to put a rubber liner in it or coat it with liquid rubber membrane. The rubber liner lasts twenty years or more, but is difficult to install. The rubber coating lasts five to ten years and is simple to install but can be pricey for larger ponds.

For Plastic Preformed Ponds

There are patch kits available for these ponds, but once they start to crack, they continue to crack. Best to replace it with rubber liner or a new preformed pond.

For Plastic Liner Ponds

Also known as PVC liner. This liner gets stiff and cracks where it has folds. Once it starts to crack, it continues to crack. Best to replace it with rubber liner. If it gets torn while it is still supple, a patch kit will fix the tear.

For Rubber Liner Ponds

A patch kit will easily repair most holes in this liner


 

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 Years of settling and weathering can take its toll on any pond. Or you may wish to add a waterfall or stream to existing pond in good condition.

 

Signs that a pond needs an overhaul:
  • It leaks chronically
  • The water is green most of the time
  • It collects runoff from rain
  • It smells
  • You see excessive amounts of liner, tubing or filter equipment
  • The rockwork is unstable or messy
  • It is out of level
  • The fish die a lot or keep jumping out
  • The plants won't grow