A pond changes a garden fundamentally. Within a season, wildlife finds it: frogs, newts, water insects, birds coming to drink and bathe. We design and build garden ponds to suit the space and the customer, from simple wildlife ponds that blend naturally into an existing garden to more formal ornamental designs with pumps, filtration and structured edging. We handle everything from excavation and liner installation through to aquatic planting and filling, so you have a single team managing the whole project. The pond fits harmoniously into your existing landscape rather than looking like an afterthought. We also offer maintenance services once your pond is established, keeping the water clear and the planting in good health so you can enjoy the soothing effect of water in your garden without the upkeep becoming a burden.
What's included
- Pond siting and design consultation
- Excavation including planting shelves
- Butyl liner installation with underlay
- Coping stones and edging
- Pump and filter fitting where required
- Marginal and oxygenating planting
- Filling and initial water treatment advice
How We Work
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Design and siting
Siting matters more than most people think. Avoid putting a pond directly under deciduous trees unless you are prepared for leaf clearance work. A mix of sun and shade is ideal. We discuss size, depth and style.
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Excavation
We dig the pond to the agreed design, including planting shelves at the right depths for different marginal plants.
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Liner and edging
We lay a protective underlay before the butyl liner, then bring the liner up over the edges and secure it under coping stones or turf.
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Equipment installation
For ornamental ponds, we install the pump and filter, run pipework and cable, and test everything before filling.
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Planting and filling
Marginal and oxygenating plants are installed before the pond is filled. We advise on treating tap water and the time needed for the pond to mature biologically.
Materials and Options
Butyl rubber liner is the right choice for most custom-built ponds. It is flexible, can be shaped to any design and will last 20 to 30 years if properly installed and protected from UV exposure at the edges. Pre-formed ponds are quicker to install and fine for standard shapes, but they limit your design options and the smaller ones tend to overheat in summer. Wildlife ponds do not need a pump or filter, which keeps the build cost and running costs down. The water clarifies naturally once oxygenating plants establish. Ornamental ponds with fish need adequate filtration to keep the water healthy. Pump sizing needs to be matched to the pond volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What Our Customers Say
Genuine reviews from clients across Norfolk and Suffolk
"Hilton and Green did an amazing job transforming the space next to our new In summer house. Not easy as the land sloped away badly. Very hard working and professional men. Four years on it is still as good as new. Thoroughly recommend them."
"Hilton and Green did an amazing job transforming the space next to our new In summer house. Not easy as the land sloped away badly. Very hard working and professional men. Four years on it is still as good as new. Thoroughly recommend them."
"These guys did my drive for me understanding that I had a pretty low budget, did a great job and final cost was even less than I had planned for."
We cover Norwich, Wymondham, Attleborough, Diss, Long Stratton, Bungay, Beccles, Halesworth, Eye, Harleston and the surrounding areas of Norfolk and Suffolk. See our areas we cover page for more detail.