Pond cleaning and seasonal care service

Homeowners with ponds, and property managers or small businesses with water features.

Fixed price per visit or a seasonal package covering spring opening, a few service visits and fall closing, with extras for repairs and plants.

• Pond and water quality basics
• Pump and filter maintenance
• Reliable scheduling
• Friendly customer service

• Commercial general liability insurance
• Check local rules on draining and discharging pond water, and be careful handling any fish and plants
• Treatments and chemicals may be regulated, so check what you can use and how to store it
• Work is concentrated in spring and fall in cold climates, so expect quiet winters
• Lifting pumps and rocks is physical work, so plan for strain

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on the pumps, tools, vehicle setup and supplies you need. Costs will vary with how many customers you plan to take on and the equipment you already own.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on how many regular customers you have and the services you offer. Work is concentrated in spring and fall in cold climates, so expect quieter winters.

Check local rules on draining and discharging pond water, and take care when handling fish and plants. Pond treatments and chemicals may be regulated, so check what you can use and how to store it. Commercial general liability insurance is also worth checking.