Pond Contractors in Devon & Cornwall
Trusted Local Pond Builders for Homes, Farms & Estates
When you need a reliable pond contractor in Devon or Cornwall, you want more than just a digger and a liner.
At Sasaquatics, we bring over 15 years of hands-on experience in pond construction, restoration, and ecological design — combining technical skill with environmental responsibility.
Whether you’re building a new wildlife pond, creating a large waterbody for rewilding or flood management, or restoring an old farm pond, we deliver professional, insured, VAT-registered contracting services across the South West.
💧 Professional Pond Construction & Restoration
We undertake full-scale pond projects from design through to completion, including:
- Excavation and ground profiling
- Clay, bentonite, or EPDM liner installation
- Inlet/outlet and overflow works
- Planting and habitat creation
- Access, pathways, and landscaping
- De-silting and pond restoration
- Waterfall and filtration systems (where specified)
All works are carried out by experienced, qualified aquatic specialists with an emphasis on ecological sensitivity and long-term stability.
🌿 Experienced Contractors for All Site Types
We’ve worked on projects ranging from private gardens to large agricultural and estate ponds, including sites in Dartmoor, South Devon, Mid Devon, and Cornwall.
We specialise in:
- Wildlife ponds and rewilding projects
- Farm and estate waterbodies
- BNG and ELMS-compliant habitat creation
- Natural flood management ponds and scrapes
- Residential ponds with waterfalls and landscaping
- Desilting and restoration of historic ponds
Whether your goal is biodiversity enhancement, drainage management, or aesthetic transformation, we can design and build a solution tailored to your land and objectives.
🏗️ Pond Contractor vs. Installer – What’s the Difference?
While an installer might handle smaller garden projects, Sasaquatics operates as a full-service pond contractor — equipped for:
- Larger excavation machinery and logistics
- Technical site assessments and surveys
- Coordination with ecologists and planning consultants
- Long-term ecological and hydrological design
This makes us ideal partners for farms, rewilding projects, and high-value residential builds requiring structural, hydrological, or compliance expertise.
⚙️ Pond Construction Standards You Can Trust
All our work follows best-practice guidance from Natural England and the Environment Agency.
We ensure ponds are:
- Built with graded margins and variable depths for safe wildlife access
- Lined using durable, sustainable materials suited to each soil type
- Planted with native, non-invasive species to encourage ecological balance
- Designed to blend naturally with your surrounding landscape
We’re fully insured, VAT-registered, and compliant with health, safety, and environmental standards.
💰 Typical Contractor-Level Pond Costs
Large-scale pond projects vary depending on scope, but as a guide:
| Project Type | Typical Cost Range (2025) | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Medium Wildlife Pond (5–15m²) | £4,000 – £8,000 | Design, excavation, lining, planting |
| Large Estate or Farm Pond (20–50m²) | £10,000 – £25,000+ | Excavation, clay or liner base, access shaping |
| Rewilding or BNG Pond (50m²+) | £20,000 – £50,000+ | Large excavation, hydrological features, habitat creation |
| Desilting / Restoration Works | £2,000 – £10,000 | Sediment removal, re-profiling, replanting |
Each project is costed individually following a review of your site photos, location, and requirements.
📸 How to Get a Quote
We don’t offer free site meetings — instead, we ask for key details to provide accurate estimates remotely.
Please send the following by email or WhatsApp:
- Project location (postcode or nearest town)
- Site photos or videos showing access and terrain
- Approximate pond dimensions or desired area
- Notes on goals or features (e.g. wildlife, filtration, waterfalls, habitat works)
📧 Email: info@sasaquatics.com
💬 WhatsApp: 08000371125
Once reviewed, we’ll provide a comprehensive quote outlining design approach, cost breakdown, and timeframe.
🌾 BNG & ELMS-Ready Pond Contracting
We’re experienced in projects requiring Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) compliance.
Our team can collaborate with ecologists and land managers to ensure your pond delivers measurable environmental value.
Our support includes:
- Design to meet BNG metric and DEFRA habitat criteria
- Site preparation for ELMS funding audits
- Ecological planting and monitoring recommendations
This approach ensures your pond meets both ecological and regulatory standards, while qualifying for potential funding or biodiversity credit generation.
We also provide Pond Maintenance in Devon and Cornwall
What types of ponds do you design and build?
We design and construct a wide range of ponds, including wildlife ponds, natural swimming ponds, farm and stock ponds, ornamental garden ponds, rainwater-fed scrapes, and restoration of existing water bodies. Every project is tailored to the site’s hydrology, soil type, and ecological potential.
Do you only work in Devon and Cornwall?
Our main service area covers Devon, Cornwall, and nearby parts of Somerset and Dorset, generally within 1.5 hours of Moretonhampstead. For larger or high-impact rewilding and restoration projects, we’re happy to discuss work further afield.
Can you help restore an existing pond rather than build a new one?
Absolutely. Many of our projects involve de-silting, regrading, or replanting older ponds to restore biodiversity and improve water quality. Restoration is often more cost-effective and environmentally beneficial than starting from scratch.
How much does a pond project typically cost?
Costs depend on size, depth, access, and design detail.
Small wildlife ponds can start from £1,500–£3,000,
Larger or lined ponds typically range from £5,000–£20,000,
Natural swimming ponds and complex rewilding projects vary widely and are priced following a site assessment.
We always provide a clear, itemised quotation before starting work.
Do you provide a full design-and-build service?
Yes — Sasaquatics offers end-to-end support, from initial feasibility and ecological surveys through to design, excavation, planting, and aftercare. We can also assist with funding applications and ongoing habitat management.
Can you help us apply for grants or environmental funding?
Yes. We regularly help clients secure funding through schemes such as:
ELMS (Environmental Land Management Scheme)
Rewilding Innovation Fund
Countryside Stewardship
Local Nature Recovery and Biodiversity Net Gain schemes
We’ll assess eligibility and can prepare supporting documents for applications.
Do I need planning permission for a pond?
Not always — small wildlife or farm ponds often fall under permitted development, but larger or engineered ponds may require planning consent or environmental permits. We’ll advise on what’s needed and help you through any regulatory steps with the local planning authority or the Environment Agency.
How do you ensure ponds are wildlife-friendly?
We follow natural design principles — using varied depths, native plants, gently sloping edges, and natural liners (such as clay where suitable). Every project aims to enhance biodiversity, water retention, and climate resilience.
Can ponds help with flooding or drought issues?
Yes. Well-designed ponds and wetland features act as natural water storage, slowing runoff and recharging groundwater. They can form part of wider natural flood management (NFM) or rewilding strategies that also benefit wildlife.
Do you provide maintenance services?
We offer seasonal maintenance and monitoring, including vegetation management, sediment removal, and water quality checks. For clients aiming to rewild, we design systems that self-balance over time, reducing long-term maintenance needs.
Are your projects insured and compliant with safety standards?
Yes — all works are fully insured, and we follow CDM Regulations and safe working practices for excavation, access, and water safety. We can provide risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) on request.
How can I get started?
Simply contact us with your location and a brief description of your pond idea or site. We’ll arrange an initial consultation or site visit, provide tailored advice, and outline design and funding options.
