If you are interested in purchasing any kind of pond, koi (coi) fish pond, or decorative pond for your yard, you need to know the cost! Unfortunately, ponds don’t come with price tags hanging off them at the store like bird seed or shoes. If you are hiring a contractor, you might ask, “What does it cost?” and the contractor will shrug and say “It depends.” Ponds are not standardized so the price “does depend” on the various factors. Below are some base costs for the Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN area along with some items that make the cost of a pond rise or fall. ** To clarify, we are talking about a pond; not streams, fountains, or waterfalls. The typical landscaped fish pond found in a backyard will be made using: -a rubber liner placed in a custom dug hole and then covered in rocks -have some sort of filtration system -use an electric pump to move water through the system These basic parts should be included in the price along with labor, delivery, and disposal of the old soil, otherwise the pond will not work! Here are some basic pond costs in Minneapolis, MN for 2020:
Reasons your pond may cost more or less (the additions or modifications):
Additional pond costs- non-essential items Upgrades are items that are not necessary to have as part of the building process. These items can be purchased at a different time.
AuthorBy Becky Chudek- lead horticulturist for Minnesota Waterscapes
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AuthorJeff Chudek has been building ponds and waterfalls professionally since 2005. As a kid, his favorite time of year was spring, because the spring thaw created so much mud and puddles, and all the trees and plants were waking up. He loves figuring out the best way to use something, and fixing things that are broken. He's good at coming up with ideas, and helping choose the best idea for you. Archives
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