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Fall Pond Pondless Service

One of the most important services we provide this time of year is our pond netting and our cleaning service. It is extremely important to keep leaves and debris out of your pond going into the fall so that your fish can survive through the Winter and be healthy and disease free come spring time. This is essential to year round success.

Choose: Option A. Fall Pond Cleaning & Netting Service

Pond Cleaning & Netting Service:

One of the most beneficial times of year in Rochester to clean your pond is in the fall. This will reduce the amount of accumulated sludge & debris, like muck or fish waste on the bottom of the pond before the winter season arrives. The build-up of these toxins can potentially harm or prove fatal to your fish over the winter months. Let’s keep our beautiful pets healthy and happy all winter long.

Option A. FALL POND CLEANING & NETTING SERVICE INCLUDES:

    • Draining of pond.
    • Fish collected and placed in fish safe containers of original pond water, followed by draining of any remaining pond water.
    • Lite power washing and removing any leaves and debris from pond bottom.
    • Cleaning all filter pads, skimmer pads and nets and pump intake.
    • Adjusting any fallen rocks as necessary.
    • Adding de-chlorinator while refilling the pond, and reintroduce fish to their happy clean environment.
    • Add Cold Weather Beneficial Bacteria added to replenish pads. ***Optional bottle of Cold Weather Bacteria Will be left to maintain pond throughout cold season. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for Fish and pond health.
    • Hardy pond plants will be cut back to approximately 3-6″ above water line and tropicals removed.
    • Pond leaf netting installed, winter bubbler pump or aerator & floating heater or de-icer set up for customer to keep an opening in the ice over winter.

Choose: Option B. Pond Netting Only Installation Service.
Pond Netting
This process is usually done in early fall before the leaves turn color. We install a temporary frame with a net that blocks leaves from entering in your pond.

Option B. POND NETTING ONLY INSTALLATION SERVICE

  • Skim any existing leaves out of pond.
  • Trim back water plants
  • Clean & remove filters and pump if desired and ready for storage.
  • Cover pond with netting and dome (as seen in picture) to keep leaves and debris out and eliminate toxins from decomposing leaves and debris.
  • Add Cold Weather Beneficial Bacteria reducing organic material such as leaves and pond sludge and reducing ammonia, nitrite and excess nutrient such as phosphate that are known to cause poor water quality and unsightly water conditions.

Option C. Remove pump, remove filters and clean for storage, apply cold weather beneficial bacteria.

Service Areas
We service the Rochester, NY and surrounding areas.
Clean out charges

A Spring Clean-Out is approximately $450-$850 on average plus product

Payment is due upon completion
credit or debit card information is necessary
Brent Bivona, Owner
Thank you and we look forward to helping you have a successful pond season!!
Do you offer pond maintenance service?

Yes! we offer several options to keep and maintain your pond “party ready” throughout the season.

When are cleanouts performed?
****Cleanout service typically begins the first or second week of April (weather permitting) and ends the first or second week of June. However we do offer Cleanout service throughout the season when needed.
How much is a Cleanout?
(*** to see National Avg. Pond cleaning prices as per HomeAdvisor.com***)

A Spring Clean-Out is approximately $300-$750 on average plus product. Payment is due upon completion, credit or debit card information is necessary to secure your sign-up. **Very small ponds can be less, as well as larger ponds or very dirty ponds can be more.** This does not include product such as bacteria, barley extract, light bulbs etc.

**NOTE: Due to the rise in credit card fees we will be charging a 3.5% fee on any Square credit card transaction. To avoid the additional % fee, our preferred method of payment is cash, Venmo, check or Zelle. Thank you for your understanding but we are no longer able to absorb these fees. Thank you.

Deposit Required to reserve your spot on the calendar.

In order to secure your Pond Request, we require you to provide a debit or credit card # for immediate billing upon completion of the clean-out. We also take Cash, Checks, Venmo and Paypal. We are no longer sending out Invoices. If you need to make other arrangements please call or text to 585-337-2468. Thank you!

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    Deposit Required to reserve your spot on the calendar.

    In order to secure your Pond Request, we require you to provide a debit or credit card # for immediate secure billing upon completion of the clean-out. We also take Cash, Checks, Venmo & Zelle. We are no longer sending out Invoices. If you need to make other arrangements please call/text to 585-337-2468. Thank you!

    Clean Out Deposit*

    Price: $75.00

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    Credit Card (to Venmo complete form with 0's)*

    Yes, I UNDERSTAND that I am responsible for topping off water level and turning on pump. My pond will be filled to a safe level for my fish before the clean-out crew leaves the site. (We do not want to charge you to watch your water fill). -Yes, I understand that I will receive a confirmation email upon completion of submitting my Clean-Out Form (check your spam box). -Yes, I will start my pond in the Spring and let run prior to my Clean-Out date. -Yes, I understand I will receive a text, email or phone call 1 week before my clean-out is to be performed. -Yes, I understand I do not need to be home for the clean-out. -Yes, I will make sure my hose is left out and our water to outside faucet will be turned on and electrical works. -Yes, I understand that payment is due upon completion.
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