Wildlife ponds, wetlands and natural swimming ponds across Devon & Cornwall
We design, build, restore and maintain nature rich ponds, wetlands and natural swimming ponds for homeowners, landowners, farms, estates and organisations across Devon and Cornwall.
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Wildlife ponds, wetlands and natural swimming ponds
We design, build, restore and care for water that works with its landscape—from garden wildlife ponds to estate lakes, wetlands and natural swimming ponds.
Start with your site
What would you like to achieve?
You do not need to arrive with a finished specification. Choose the situation that feels closest, share a few details and photographs, and we will help shape a practical route forward.
A new wildlife pond
Naturalistic ponds for gardens and larger sites, with shaping, shelves, planted margins and habitat designed in from the start.
Explore wildlife ponds RestoreHelp with an existing pond
Leak investigation, relining, desilting, overgrowth, edge repairs, water-quality improvements and ecological refurbishment.
Explore restoration Land & estatesA larger pond, lake or wetland
Machinery-led creation and restoration, scrapes, wetlands, water management and habitat work for landowners, farms and estates.
Explore larger projects SwimA natural swimming pond
Fully natural and hybrid new builds, pool conversions, upgrades and management—balancing clear water, landscape and biodiversity.
Explore swimming pondsA practical, ecological approach
Water that belongs in its landscape
Good pond work is not only about excavation or a liner. Levels, water movement, access, planting, banks, materials and long-term maintenance all affect how the finished waterbody performs.
We bring those decisions together, whether the project is a small wildlife pond, a lake restoration, a new wetland or a natural place to swim.
Recent work
A sample of projects across the South West
Wildlife creation, larger pond work, natural swimming and restoration—each shaped around the site rather than a standard formula.
How we work
From first look to long-term care
The exact route depends on the site, but the thinking stays joined up from early advice through practical delivery.
We start with what you want to achieve, photographs, dimensions, access and what is already known about the site.
We identify the sensible scope, likely constraints, materials, planting and the right level of design or investigation.
Construction and restoration are planned around water, ground conditions, machinery access and protection of the wider site.
We explain what to expect as the waterbody establishes and can provide maintenance, planting support and practical aftercare.
When a site visit is worthwhile
Straightforward enquiries start free
Send photographs, the location, approximate dimensions and what you want the water to achieve. We review that information first, at no charge. Where the problem, design or site conditions need to be understood before useful advice or a credible quotation can be given, we recommend a professional assessment.
- Site meeting and practical inspection
- Main constraints, options and realistic next steps
- A concise follow-up summary and early budget guidance where possible
Follow-on credit: £250 + VAT is credited to the first works invoice when SAS Aquatics is commissioned within six months for qualifying construction or major refurbishment of £10,000 + VAT or more. Written reports, specialist work and travel supplements are excluded; eligibility is confirmed before the visit.
Choose the right enquiry route
Client feedback
“We are both thrilled with the pond and have been sitting round it every day enjoying it.”— Amanda Griffiths
Tell us about your site
Start with a few useful details
Choose the enquiry route closest to your project. Photographs, approximate dimensions, access information and what you would like to change all help us give more useful initial advice.