Creative Ponds and Gardens

We asked Creative Ponds to perform a omplete koi pond overhaul:
1. Replaced the filtration system with an updated bead filtration system
2. Repaired/shored-up the perimeter of the pond; reinforced the perimeter with masonry
3. Reconstructed a poorly-built waterfall
4. Installed lighting in and around the pond
5. Substantial water change to improve the water quality of the pond
6. Removed overgrown plants and controlled algae
We had a do-it-yourself 2,000 gallon koi pond full of some large fish for a number of years, and over that period of time it needed a complete overhaul.

Anton Bader and his crew did a fabulous job. The quote was quite reasonable. Anton recognized that the fish were our pets, and not just garden accessories, and he exercised the utmost care so as not to stress them (and us!) out during the process. The business is a family affair, so there was always personal supervision by either Anton or his wife, or his brother during the whole process, which made us very comfortable.

A year later, the pond today is crystal clear. The filtration system is incredibly easy to maintain, as opposed to the old messy bio-filter system. Over the last year, he has been very responsive to questions and has dropped by at our request to periodically check things out.

Recently we asked him to come by and perform a more extensive servicing of the pond, as we noticed that the filtration system was not as efficient as before. He provided a quick solution, took time to make sure we knew what to do, and followed up a few days later to make sure we (and the fish) were doing alright. We have decided to call Anton for pond servicing twice a year.

If you have a pond, and you love your fish, you need to talk to Anton today. It's the best decision we made.

After calling around and meeting a few pond companies / I realized thru calls and emails Anton at Creative Ponds was extremely knowledgable / more important he CARES about you and your pond immensely. I hired him to upgrade our filter system to run more efficiently and require much less time and maintenance.
While he installed the system - Anton went above and beyond for me. He took the time to CARE and pay attention to my questions and throughly explained Everything. He also helped with last minute changes and helped reposition rocks and water tubes to hide them away making the Pond look amazing.
I HIGHLY highly recommend Anton at creative ponds for ALL your pond needs. I wish every one was so passionate and cared as much as he does. If you read this / immediately hire him / you'll be VERY very HAPPY :)

Anton was super helpful. He is a no nonsense guy and tried to help save me money by providing instructions over the phone in a selfless way. That in fact increased my trust in him and I went all in seeking his services. While he was on site at our home, he helped out in areas I was not thinking about. He charges me extra from being far from where he is and that is a bummer.

Anton helped us installed a new UV light, great experience. Very professional! Will definitely go back to him for further pond needs.

Anton of Creative Ponds & Gardens have maintained our garden pond and waterfall for over two years.

We hired Anton and his crew "sight unseen" as we were traveling overseas at the time and our house is rented to tenants, so all arrangements were handled via email.

Creative Ponds have maintained our system flawlessly during this period.

Some of the benefits:
- Charges are reasonable.
- Anton is a no BS kind of guy - brief and to the point.
- Bids are always fair and work is done professionally.
- As we're not there to watch the system at all times, it's a huge relief to know that Anton is on the spot.
- Always offers economical and down-to-earth solutions.
- email is best communication tool

They are busy, so schedule in advance, but the couple of times we have had an emergency (Raccoons like to play with the liner and stones, which can create leaks) - Anton has been "Johnny on the spot" and quickly out there.

We highly recommend!!

My wife and I moved to our condo, and with it was a view of a koi pond that had tremendous potential. The thing was, the pond looked nasty! I mean NASTY like you expected some unknown creature to come out from its depths to terrorize us and our dog Newton. I've Googled ways to clean a koi pond and tried to do as much as I could from all the tips found online, but to my dismay, it didn't do much. In my search for koi pond greatness, I've stumbled across Creative Ponds and Gardens and decided to give them a call. They gave me a quote, and decided to shop around. In the end, I found out that what they quoted me was quite competitive, so my wife and I decided to give our business to them.

Let me tell you, Anton and his team were absolutely great!! They came here and worked for ~5 hours to make our pond look immaculate. Anton even went out of his way to give me some invaluable tips on maintenance and which products to use to ensure that our pond will stay in tip top shape. They were extremely professional and took great pride in their work. I would go with them again in a heart beat! :)

We have a small pond in our back yard that is frequently visited by the neighborhood raccoons. So two months ago when we noticed a small leak in our pond, we thought it was likely the result of a raccoon visit. That's when we contacted Creative Ponds (TIP: Because Anton personally goes to each job, email works best to reach him).

Rather than replacing the entire pond liner (like I thought would be needed), Anton and his team took the time to find the root cause of the slow leak. It turns out, the leak may have also been attributed to a large maple tree root that found it's way into the pond. As a result, we didn't need to install a new liner and rebuild our entire pond all over again...which was a big cost savings!

Anton and his team cleaned the pond, added mortar/rock to the liner to protect it from future raccoon visits, and redesigned the waterfall. He also checked back with us three more times after the job was complete to ensure we were satisfied.

Thanks to Creative Ponds, we now have a sparkly clean pond with falls that emit a soothing babbling brook sound. Based on our experience, we would definitely recommend Anton and his team.

Paul of Creative Ponds & Gardens did a fabulous job of cleaning out our 10'x3'x3' pond that had become so overgrown with invasive plants that we couldn't manage it at all. He was professional, communicative, came when expected with the necessary tools, stayed 'til the job was done, & advised us on how to maintain it and preserve its best features. We love supporting a family business, and appreciate them fitting us in their busy schedule - they are one of the few providers in the area!

Anton Bader, the owner, is honest, fair, knowledgable, and highly competent. His crew is hardworking and competent also. Without him, I could not have afforded to do the job! And he did it to perfection! He cleaned a gross koi pond that had not been used for over 10 years, he added a check valve, he added a filter, and he added a new quiet, energy efficient pump. I can now enjoy my backyard with this beautiful pond and waterfalls thanks to finding this company. Everyone else I called was a rip off once they saw where I lived. I will also use Anton for monthly service! Thank you Anton! FIVE STARS!

Anton has been cleaning my fountain for a few years now. He and his crew do a great job and the price is reasonable. He recently helped with a repair to the light fixture as well and did a great job with that too. He also shared some tips that have enabled me to go longer in between cleanings which has saved me some money. Very nice, fair and honest person!