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Spring Clean-Out

Pond

  • Place fish in holding container with aerator
  • Drain Pond (if applicable)
  • Remove debris from the pond
  • Power wash rocks and gravel
  • Trim, divide, and fertilize aquatic plants
  • Adjust rocks and gravel as needed
  • Fix settling edges as needed
  • Clean all filters and bio-media
  • Clean skimmer and Biofalls
  • Clean bog filter (if applicable)
  • Check underwater lights, replace bulbs as needed
  • Replace waterfall foam as needed
  • Rinse Pond
  • Refill pond with water
  • Add beneficial bacteria
  • Dechlorinate water as needed
  • Add pond salt for fish coating
  • Diagnose any potentially sick fish
  • Acclimate and re-introduce fish into pond
  • Reconnect and start waterfall pump and inspect newly cleaned system

 

Pondless Waterfall

  • Drain pondless waterfall
  • Remove debris from waterfall, stream and basin
  • Power wash rocks and gravel
  • Adjust rocks and gravel as needed
  • Fix settling edges as needed
  • Clean Biofalls (if applicable)
  • Trim and/or divide aquatic plants (if applicable)
  • Check underwater lights, replace bulbs as needed
  • Replace waterfall foam as needed
  • Add beneficial bacteria
  • Dechlorinate water as needed
  • Reconnect and start waterfall pump and inspect newly cleaned system

 

Cost of Spring Clean-Out:

Pond

  • Entry Level up to 6' x 9' - $580
  • Small up to 8' x 11' - $670
  • Medium up to 11' x 16' - $820
  • Large up to 16' x 24' - $1,050
  • Extra Large up to 30' x 30' - $1,350
  • Stream - First 10' is FREE with pond cleaning above. Each additional 10' of stream - $130

 

Pondless Waterfall

  • Small Stream up to 6' and Waterfall – $420
  • Medium Stream up to 12' and Waterfall – $550
  • Large Stream up to 22' and Waterfall - $680

Fall Clean-Out/Winterizing

Pond
(1st visit – Beginning of October)

  • Clean out debris from skimmer
  • Remove leaves from the surface of the pond
  • Trim down hardy aquatic plants
  • Remove annual plants
  • Treat water with cold water bacteria
  • Install and position aeration kit and de-icer
  • Stretch net over pond to catch falling leaves

 

(2nd visit - Mid-End of November)

  • Remove the net for winter season
  • Turn off the lights
  • Shut off the pump, disconnect it, and leave it for owner to store inside
  • Blow pipes
  • Turn on aerator and de-icer and make sure that everything is working properly

 

Pondless Waterfall

  • Clean-out leaves and debris from waterfall, stream and basin
  • Trim water plants
  • Disconnect and remove pump, clean it out, and leave it for owner to store inside

 

Cost of Fall Clean-Out:

Pond

  • Entry Level up to 6' x 9' – $320
  • Small up to 8' x 11' – $350
  • Medium up to 11' x 16' - $390
  • Large up to 16' x 24' - $490
  • Extra Large up to 30' x 30' – $690

Pondless Waterfall

  • Small up to 6' Stream – $160
  • Medium up to 12' Stream – $220
  • Large up to 22' Stream - $270

Maintenance Service Visits

  • Analyze the general state of your water feature (pump, waterfall, etc.)
  • Thoroughly clean and rinse: filter pads, skimmer baskets, and nets
  • Check for shifted rock and readjust if necessary
  • Cover all exposed pond liner
  • Clean-up overgrown plant material from the waterfall, skimmer, and stream
  • Remove string algae from stream, pond,& waterfall
  • Check and replace dead light bulbs as needed (material charge)
  • Add beneficial bacteria as needed
  • Add algaecide as needed
  • Trim and fertilize plants
  • Perform basic water quality test
  • Check aquatic life for disease and other complications
  • Apply pond salt for fish health as needed
  • Add water to the pond as needed

 

Cost of Service Visits

Starts from $72 per visit

*Price includes First Month Supply of Water Treatments!

**Price may increase for larger sizes or if pond has not been professionally cleaned for 2 years or more.

***Multiple ponds and/or levels - add sizes together.
****Price for extra boulders, gravel and other materials may vary upon brand name and quantity.

Let's keep your pond looking great!

AquaStonia

Phone: (847) 226-1718
E-mail: ask@aquastonia.com

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