Having a pond in your yard is aesthetically pleasing and provides several recreational benefits. Given the high demand for properties with water features, it could even raise your home’s sale price should you put it on the market. But before you contact an excavating contractor for a pond installation, here’s what you should consider.

How Is a Pond Beneficial to a Property? 

Does camping around a lake or reading a book by the shoreline sound appealing to you? If so, you’re not alone. Research shows that being near bodies of water makes people feel calmer and more relaxed. With a pond at home, you won’t need to travel far to improve your psychological well-being and overall health.

Moreover, a pond can also house fish and attract local wildlife such as dragonflies, birds, and frogs. Frogs help control insect populations in the yard and even add a bit of personality to the pond through their sound and interesting appearance.

What to Factor Into Your Plans for a Pond

Here are some of the factors you should consider when planning a pond installation:

Location

Deciding on a location before calling your excavating contractor will help you avoid inconvenience and keep the project moving once it starts. When picking a spot, choose one that doesn’t get water runoff during rainy weather. Runoff from lawns or gardens can contaminate the pond with chemical fertilizer, which can harm aquatic creatures and plants. 

Fish or No Fish?

Koi, goldfish, and other types of fish add beauty to a pond. Tell your excavating contractor if you're planning to get fish for your pond so that they can dig deep enough to keep them healthy through cold winters. However, if taking care of fish doesn't appeal to you, you can opt not to add any. Aquatic plants such as water lilies can make a fishless pond just as beautiful.

Regulations & Zoning Restrictions

Review zoning restrictions and construction regulations in your area before giving your pond project the green light. For instance, Ohio's Private Water Systems regulations require ponds to be constructed at a minimum distance from potential sources of contamination, such as sewage treatment systems or leaching pits.

When residents of the North Kingsville, OH, community need an excavating contractor, they turn to Simak Trucking & Excavating. Founded by Joe Simak in 1956, this company has a team well-versed in land clearing, demolition, trucking, and other related services. They also offer gravel, slag, and landscaping materials such as decorative stone and bark mulch. If there’s a particular material you need, they’ll be more than happy to locate it. Call (440) 224-1992 or visit their website for a full list of their products.