Costing

It is important to ensure that your budget it adequate before you get half way through the construction of your pond so here is a list of items, which you should consider. If your budget will not stretch to the full cost then you must either consider a smaller pond or add items such as Fountain pumps or an ultra violet clarifier (UVC) at a later stage but make sure that you know the specification of such items, so as to allow for their later installation. 

Turf, slabs, Pebbles, rocks, Bricks, Wooden Decking, Cement etc 

Concrete, Cement, Bricks, Blocks, Reinforcement etc.

You can use non-woollen carpet or sand but the proper geotextile underlay is far neater and lasts.

Don’t skimp on this, as it is the one item, which you really do not want to replace. We use and recommend top quality 0.75mm butyl.

Needs to be able to deliver 50-75% of ponds volume p/hour to the filter and at the appropriate head.

Needs to be suitable for the ponds volume and must be able to handle the pumps full flow.

Your Ultraviolet Clarifier should be suitable for the ponds volume and must be able to handle the pumps full flow.

Can become costly. Allow for the return from filter.

Ensure suitable Depths are available, read their tags; most will grow rapidly, pots, compost.

2” per sq ft of surface area, minimum is 1000gall if for koi, remember that they will breed and never add too many fish in one go.

Vacuum, Nets, Dechlorinator, Fish food etc.

Circuit Protection, Cable, junction boxes, Lights.

Bricklayer, Electrician, Hired Tools, Skips etc.

Don't forget to allow for any ornaments and surrounding plants or features.