Pond Maintenance and Cleaning

A well-built ecosystem pond needs less care than most people expect. Plan on one thorough cleanout a year, usually in spring, plus lighter care during the season. These articles cover what you can do yourself, how algae works, and what our cleanings and maintenance plans include.

Start here

• Pond maintenance cost in Des Moines: single visits and monthly, bi-weekly and weekly plans
• Pond cleaning cost in Des Moines: what a cleanout costs and includes
• What is an exploratory pond cleaning?: our full drain and clean, step by step
• Controlling algae in your pond: why algae grows and how to keep it in check
• DIY pond maintenance: what you can do and when to call a pro

What it costs

Cleanings average about $650 for small ponds, $1,150 for most ponds and $1,950 for large or complex features. Maintenance visits run $175 to $250. Monthly plans run $250 to $300 a month, bi-weekly $300 to $400 and weekly $400 to $600. Plans include spring cleaning, fall service and winter shutdown.

See our pond maintenance plans and pond cleaning services.