Comprehensive Pond Maintenance for a Healthy, Thriving Pond
At Ponds Northwest, we understand that while a well-designed pond can be relatively low maintenance, keeping it in top condition still requires regular care. That’s why we offer professional pond maintenance services tailored to ensure your pond remains clean, clear, and healthy all year round.
Hassle-Free Pond Maintenance and Care for Every Pond Owner
Whether you have a busy schedule or lack the technical know-how, our expert team is here to take the stress out of pond maintenance. We provide routine servicing and expert care to maintain both water quality and fish health, giving you peace of mind that your pond is in the best possible condition.
Regular Pond Maintenance: The Key to Long-Term Pond Health
Routine pond maintenance is essential for preventing common issues such as murky water, algae blooms, equipment failure, and fish disease. By keeping up with scheduled servicing, you can extend the lifespan of your pond equipment, maintain a beautiful water feature, and create a thriving environment for your fish and wildlife.
Trusted Pond Maintenance for All Pond Owners & Businesses
At Ponds Northwest, we take pride in offering expert pond maintenance to a wide range of customers. Whether you have a pond we’ve designed and built, a DIY pond, or a pond constructed by another company, our team is here to ensure it remains clean, healthy, and functioning at its best.
We understand that ponds require ongoing care to remain in top condition, and problems such as algae buildup, poor filtration, and fish health concerns can arise unexpectedly. That’s why we’re committed to providing fast, efficient, and professional maintenance services to new and returning customers alike.
Whether you need a one-time pond clean, regular maintenance plan, or urgent troubleshooting, Ponds Northwest is here to help.
Contact us today to discuss your pond maintenance requirements and keep your pond in pristine condition all year round!
Ponds Northwest are happy to offer a bespoke pond maintenance service to suit your needs.
Our standard service includes:
- the cleaning of filtration systems.
- servicing and cleaning pumps.
- changing UV bulbs if required (normally in spring).
- testing water quality.
- netting and vacuuming to reduce the amount of sludge or debris.
- Skim water debris off surface of pond.
- Adding treatments for fish or water.
- cleaning waterfalls and/or features.
As a bespoke service, this can be offered as a one-off maintenance visit, or as monthly, quarterly, or six-monthly maintenance contracts.
All of our maintenance services are bespoke, to suit the needs of you and your pond.
Please note, this service is not a full clean out.
However, regular monthly maintenance carried out on your pond can avoid the need for a full pond clean.
Additional pond maintenance services:
- UV replacements or upgrades.
- Filter replacements or upgrades.
- Full pond cleans.
- Blanket weed and algae removal and control.
- Water clarity improvements.
- Planting for ponds or cutting back existing plants.
- Fish health advice.
Ensure your pond remains in tip top condition all year round with a pond maintenance service with Ponds Northwest.
Pond Maintenance FAQs
1. What kind of maintenance does a pond need?
If you have fish in your pond, you will need to carry out different weekly, monthly and annual maintenance work to keep your pond clean, running well and healthy for your fish. You should test your water on a weekly basis to ensure the water quality is within the ideal parameters to maintain good fish health. Poor water quality is the biggest cause of problems with fish health. Monthly maintenance work should include cleaning both the pump and filter to remove waste build up and/or blockages. Waterfalls should also be cleaned to remove algae build up. If you have a UV unit in your filter system, you should replace the bulb in the unit annually. We recommend this is carried out in springtime as this will help keep your water clear through the sunny months. We offer a maintenance service which includes all the above, with the addition of a small pond vacuum carried out to help reduce the amount of sludge or waste in the bottom of the pond. Contact one of our advisors if you would like a price for this service.
2. How do I keep my pond healthy?
To ensure your pond remains a healthy and thriving environment for your fish, we recommend that you carry out weekly water testing to check the water parameters and address any issues which may arise. If you do experience water problems, we can offer advice over the phone on how to correct these. Additionally, regular, monthly cleaning of your pump and filter system are essential to maintain healthy water quality.
3. Is a garden pond hard to maintain?
No, garden ponds are quite easy to maintain as long as you have an adequate filtration system installed. The filter system will do most of the hard work for you, but you will need to clean your pump and filter monthly so that it can work effectively. Additionally, you should also carry out weekly water testing to ensure your water quality is within the healthy parameters to maintain good fish health.
4. How to stop a pond from going stagnant?
To prevent your pond from going stagnant you should install a pump and filter system. This will keep the water circulating around the pond and the filter will help to keep it clean.
5. How often should I change the water in my pond?
If you have fish in your pond, we do not recommend changing the water completely. Regular, monthly maintenance of your filter system should help to keep the water clean and healthy for your fish. If you are experiencing high levels of ammonia or nitrites in the water, partial water changes may be required in order to restore healthy conditions. Always seek advice on this as changing too much water at one time can also be harmful to fish. If you are concerned about your water quality, call and speak to one of our advisors who will be happy to advise you.
6. How do I keep algae out of my pond?
Algae will always be present in a pond. It is impossible to keep a pond completely free of all algae as it will naturally grow on any surface which is under water. Rocks, liners and any other surfaces underneath the water will eventually have algae growth present. However, there are things that you can do to help if you are experiencing excessive amounts of algae. High phosphate levels encourage algae growth, so adding aquatic plants which absorb phosphates will help reduce algae blooms. Additionally, if the pond water itself has become green with algae, then installing a UV unit on your system will eradicate this. UV sterilisers work by killing off the algae particles as they pass through the UV unit.
Similarly, if you have problems with blanket weed growing in your pond (this often looks like clumps of green algae or long stringy hair) then there are treatments available which you can add to your pond water to eradicate this. If you are unsure what type of algae problem you have, you can call and ask one of our advisors who can help you identify this.
7. How to get crystal clear pond water?
This depends on what the colour of your pond water is. If your pond water is green, then installing a UV unit on your system will eradicate this and restore clarity to your water. If your water is brown or cloudy then this could be down to a variety of factors such as overfeeding, overstocking, insufficient filtration, soil deposits washing into the pond from nearby, or from pond plants within the pond. If you are unsure on the cause of your murky water or are having trouble identifying the colour of your water, call one of our advisors and we can help you identify and establish the problem and advise you on how to restore clarity.
Ponds Northwest have been maintaining our pond for years and the water quality is excellent as all the Koi are healthy and active at all times.
Maintaining our pond just because to much for me and my wife but it was mainly due to the overhead trees causing issues with leaves. Ponds Northwest now full maintain the pond, clean it and ensure the water quality is perfect for the Koi.
