Find where a pond or waterfall is losing water, then fix it at the source without rebuilding more than needed.
A pond that drops a few inches a week is telling you something. Some of that is evaporation, which is normal in a Tennessee summer, but a steady loss that continues in cool weather points to a leak. Finding it is a process of elimination, and it is much faster when someone does it systematically.
We measure the loss, check the pump and plumbing, test the waterfall and the skimmer and then see where the level stops falling. That level is the height of the leak. Once we know where it is, we repair the liner, reseat a stone, replace a fitting or rebuild a section as needed.
A simple bucket test compares the loss from a bucket of water with the loss from the pond. If the pond falls much faster, there is a leak. We can run the test for you.
Common culprits are waterfall edges, a liner pulled below the water by settling or a plant root, skimmer seals and plumbing joints. Each has its own test, and we work through them in order.
Patching a liner, resealing a skimmer or replacing a cracked pipe are all quick when you know where to look. If a liner is old and brittle, we explain when replacement is wiser than patching.
A leak of a few gallons a day can go unnoticed for months. Marking the water level with a pencil line and checking it weekly is the easiest way to spot trouble early.
Drag the handle to compare.
BeforeAfterBucket test, level test and pressure test.
Only the damaged part fixed.
Proper patch materials and overlap.
Joints and fittings tested.
Water loss measured before and after.
Repair, replace or rebuild explained.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
SituationNeglected PondsA pond that has turned green, filled with muck or been swallowed by weeds can nearly always be…Learn more 
Material guidePond LinersEPDM rubber, RPE, PVC and preformed shells compared: how long each lasts, how they handle and where each…Learn more 
Material guidePond PumpsSubmersible, external and solids-handling pumps compared: sizing, efficiency and what to ask before buying.Learn more Enter the pond length, width and depth and see the liner size to order, with overlap included.
Tell us what you have in mind and send photos of your yard. We plan the visit so we arrive ready.
We walk the yard, discuss size, style and sound and mark the shape on the ground.
You get a clear written price, and we agree on a day and an arrival window.
Excavation with shelves and a stable slope, with protection for your lawn and a call to 811 first.
Liner, plumbing, filtration, stone and plants installed with careful attention to the hidden parts.
Water treated, flow tuned and a walk-through with you before we leave.
In hot, dry weather ponds can lose an inch or more a week to evaporation. A bigger loss, or one that continues in cool weather, suggests a leak.
Often yes, by lowering the level gradually and watching where it stops. Draining is a last resort.
No. Waterfalls, skimmers and plumbing are common causes, and many leaks are found outside the liner.
Small punctures can be patched with the right kit. For larger damage or deep leaks, a professional repair holds better.
Mark the level and check it over several cool, calm days.
Liner RepairPatches for small damage and full liner replacement when an old pond liner has gone brittle, torn or…Explore 
Waterfall RepairWaterfalls that leak, splash, trickle or have lost their sound, repaired or rebuilt with a better weir, liner…Explore 
Skimmer and Biofalls RepairSkimmer boxes and biofalls that leak, overflow or clog, repaired or replaced so debris gets caught and water…Explore 
Auto-Fill ValvesFloat valves and controllers that keep a pond or fountain at the right level through summer evaporation.Explore Tell us about the job and we will call you back quickly.
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