Choosing the Best Pond Builders for Texas Pond Construction
As you start thinking about hiring someone to build a pond on your property, you should consider a few key elements in the planning process:
- Ask if they are professional pond builders – Have they constructed ponds for others?
- If so, are they licensed and insured? – Do they know and abide by all laws and regulations?
- Do they specialize in building ponds?
- Have they constructed ponds in your area (Texas)?
- Will they come to your property and inspect it with you to determine the correct location?
These elements will help ensure that you make the right choice when selecting the best pond contractors for the job.
For trustworthy pond builders in Texas, contact Southwestern Materials today! We are experts when it comes to Texas pond construction, and we specialize in clay bentonite ponds that are built to the highest quality standards.
Signs of a Reliable Pond Builder
Previous Record of Success
When comparing various pond builders, ask for names and contact information for past and current customers. Read reviews and testimonials on their website. The best Texas pond builders will have no problem with any of your questions and will gladly provide information that shows they are reliable and experienced. If they have photos of past work, look at those closely to see what they can do for you.
Extensive Experience in the Pond Building Process
If you are visited by a contractor who agrees with everything you say about the pond and its location, you should be suspicious. Keep in mind that experienced pond builders will not begin work without a thorough inspection of your property. This should always include determining where the pond should be located so it takes advantage of all the natural features and performs the task for which the pond is designed.
The best pond builders will have suggestions and recommendations based on their experience with other ponds. When you contact us you will find us open to your ideas and your vision, but like all good pond builders, we will let you know if your original idea will not work or will present significant challenges. As the work progresses, we will always be available to answer questions and address your concerns. Always keep in mind that there is no substitute for experience when it comes to the construction of something as unique as a new pond.
Working Knowledge of Pond Building Materials
Another important consideration is to make sure that you are working with pond builders who use only the best materials in your pond construction project. At Southwestern Materials, we specialize in building bentonite clay lined ponds. This natural material, which develops from volcanic ash deposits, has no chemical additives and is safe for livestock, fish, and other living things. Therefore, using bentonite clay as a sealant is always our recommendation for minimizing leakage.
Familiarity with Local Texas Soil Conditions
Additionally, as professional Texas pond builders, we are familiar with the soil conditions in Texas and the problems that may arise from this. For example, if your site contains a lot of sand or gravel, we may make suggestions on the amount of earth moving necessary. Additionally, pond sites that contain shale or limestone as a natural base may not be best for pond building, unless an experienced contractor is able to seal the area properly with bentonite clay. A stone base may have fractures that are hard to see, but they could produce leaking problems. Finally, areas that are too swampy/moist may not be suitable either.
Contact Our Texas Pond Builders
If you are ready to start your pond building project in Texas, get in touch with the experts at Southwestern Materials today! We will review your plans and help you construct you a quality clay bentonite pond that will be useful and problem free for many years to come.
