Pond Creation, Restoration and Management
Creating and maintaining ponds and waterways.
New ponds dug, lined and planted, tired ponds brought back to life, and ponds and lakes kept in order whilst maintaining the natural ecosystem.
What we do
Most pond problems start at the edges.
Leaking liners, silted water and collapsing banks usually come down to how the pond was dug and edged, not the water itself. We get the shape, depth and margins right first.
A pond is never finished. Silt builds, margins spread and growth needs cutting back. We can build one, put an old one right, and look after it afterwards on a schedule.
What is covered
Pond work we take on.
Garden ponds through to larger ponds and lakes on estates and managed grounds.
New pond construction
Excavation, shaping and lining.
Depth and edges set for what the pond is for.
Restoration of existing ponds
Desilting, clearance and bank repairs.
Leaks found and dealt with before refilling.
Ongoing pond and lake management
Regular visits to keep water and margins in order.
Planned around the seasons and the wildlife.
Planting and margins
Marginal, aquatic and bankside planting.
Chosen for the depth and the aspect.
Wildlife ponds
Shallow shelves and gentle edges for wildlife to get in and out.
Left to settle rather than over-managed.
Every pond is different. We look at the ground, the water source and the access before suggesting anything.
Recent work
Pond work across Kent and East Sussex.
Recent work, photographed by the team on the job.
Real transformations
Pond silt clearance.
The same pond before and after the silt was cleared and the banks were cut back. The water is still returning and settling. Drag the handle to compare.
Common questions
Questions we get about ponds.
Can an old pond be saved, or is it better to start again?
Usually it can be saved. Most tired ponds need desilting, the margins cutting back and a leak finding. We will say if the liner or the banks have gone too far for that to be worth it.
Do you look after ponds and lakes on a schedule?
Yes. Ongoing management works like grounds maintenance: an agreed scope and a set number of visits a year, timed around growth and the wildlife using the water.
When is the best time for pond work?
Late autumn into winter for most clearance and desilting, when growth has died back and fewer animals are breeding. New ponds can be dug most of the year, ground conditions permitting.
What makes a good wildlife pond?
Shallow, sloping edges so animals can get in and out, and plenty of oxygenating planting. It should be left to settle rather than kept spotless.
How quickly will I hear back?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. A site visit is usually within the same week. We look at the property before quoting anything.
Areas served
From Ashford to Sevenoaks and the towns and villages in between.
- Tenterden
- Hawkhurst
- Ashford
- Tunbridge Wells
- Sevenoaks
If you are just outside this list, ask: we travel further for larger grounds and regular contracts.
Thinking about a new pond, or one that needs work?
Tell us what is there now and what you would like it to be. We will come and look at the ground and the water before quoting.