Pond Repair Services in Texas
If you invested in a pond for your property or if you purchased a property that already had a pond, only to find that there is a leak that seriously affects its usefulness and appearance, the wise thing to do is call the experts in Texas pond repair. It does not pay to put the repair off, since the chances are good that the problem will only get worse. Prevention is always a lot less expensive than repair, but if the problem already exists, the best thing you can do is fix it immediately.
At Southwestern Materials, we specialize in repairing and building clay bentonite lined ponds and stock tanks throughout the state of Texas – so you can trust we know what we are doing. Contact us today for your pond repair needs and let us handle the rest!
Using Sodium Bentonite for Effective Pond Repair
Before you start to feel stress over the issue of pond repair, call a company that has repaired hundreds of ponds and stock tanks in some of the most challenging Texas soils. At Southwestern Materials, using bentonite clay is our specialty, because this material absorbs water very well and can swell to many times its original size when it gets wet, making it the perfect natural sealant for pond repair.
In some cases, the only choice is to drain the pond and make the repairs to the dam or sides of your pond, which may involve rebuilding the structure. This may mean adding a new soil core, compacting the soil with a roller, and applying sodium bentonite sealer. However, if the leak is on the bottom of the pond, part of the pond repair process may involve draining before applying a clay sealant such as sodium bentonite.
Sodium bentonite can be used for:
- Lining a landfill
- Sealing a lagoon or pond
- Sealing abandoned wells
- Drilling applications
But, the most common use is pond repair. In addition to having a lot of repair experience, we are also the leading supplier of bentonite products in Texas. Our product list includes granular bentonite, which is the perfect material for pond repair when it is determined that the repair can be made without needing to drain the water. This repair process involves spreading a slurry mix of water and granules. The grains sink and as the water leaves through the leak, the bentonite expands to seal the gap.
Contact Us for Expert Pond Repair in Texas
Before you spend too much time trying to decide what to do with your pond repair problem, contact our experts so we can talk with you, answer your questions, and help you make the right decision. Our experience will help us as we analyze your pond problem to determine the severity of the leak and how much damage has already been done. Getting to the problem early may mean we can use a less invasive, less expensive method for repair.
If you are unsure if you need pond repair, examine the soil around the entire edge of the pond to see if there are obvious wet patches. If you feel comfortable doing it, you may want to use a soil probe to see if there is moisture beneath the surface of the ground. One key indicator is the appearance of vegetation out of season or in only one or two locations.
If you have any doubts or questions, contact the clay bentonite and pond repair experts at Southwestern Materials today!
