Large pond & lake maintenance

Lake silt removal and large pond clean out works

We undertake silt removal, silt dredging and silt clean-out works in lakes and large ponds both natural and artificial in order to maintain or create healthy aquatic ecosystems. We are adept at minimising the impact of silt removal on the environment and its attendant fauna and flora. Specialist excavators (floating, long reach, etc.) and access equipment can be employed as dictated by the site, quantities, disposal and handling requirements.

Silt surveys are usually required to determine the type and quantity of silt to be removed prior to undertaking removal works in larger bodies of water.

Plant management in lakes and large ponds

Without adequate maintenance schedules in place, invasive native and some introduced species of plant can become injurious to the overall health of a lake or large pond. Remedial action should be taken at the earliest opportunity; the problem, if ignored, will only become more acute. We are not keen exponents of chemical (herbicide) solutions to aquatic plant-related problems. More often than not, such treatments address the symptom only and not the underlying cause. Instead, we prefer to go back to basics to achieve a healthy long-term functioning ecosystem, whilst at the same time removing/depleting the invasive species by natural, mechanical, manual or other means. We work on aquatic plants, emergent species (marginal plants) and bog plants - if it grows in water (even if it is only the tips of its toes) we can deal with it.

Water quality management

The maintenance of water quality is of prime importance to the health and management of an aquatic feature. The larger the lake, the more likely that the water quality will be stable once established. Water quality is a key issue to be considered at each and every stage of any works in or around water. Plants in and around the lake are essential to maintain water quality and provide sustainable habitat. Poor water quality encourages unsightly duckweed or blooms of algae both filamentous (blanket weed) and single cell (coloured water). Where the ecosystem of a lake or large pond is being stressed by, say, feeding fish or duck, some remedial action or intervention is indicated to establish and maintain acceptable water quality.

Large pond and lake maintenance

Our lake and large pond maintenance service is available to advise on the required and regular maintenance of lakes and large ponds. See an overview of our maintenance service for more information.