Exploratory Drain & Clean Pond Services in Massachusetts & Beyond
At New England Aquatic Landscaping, we know your pond is more than just a backyard feature — it’s the heart of your outdoor space. Our Exploratory Drain & Clean service is designed to keep that heart healthy. Whether you’re in Boston, Worcester, Cape Cod, or anywhere in between, we bring the expertise, tools, and care your pond needs to stay clear, balanced, and beautiful.
18+ years in business
Thousands of ponds created, maintained, and repaired
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What Is Exploratory Drain & Clean?
An Exploratory Drain & Clean is ideal if you:
Notice your pond losing water faster than normal
See excessive algae or cloudy water
Have fish acting stressed or plants struggling
Just purchased a property with an existing pond
Haven’t had a full cleanout in years
We’ve helped pond owners from Acton to Cape Cod troubleshoot and fix these issues — often catching small problems before they turn into expensive repairs.
Who Should Consider An Exploratory Drain & Clean?
We recommend an Exploratory Drain & Clean for all new customers who have an existing backyard pond, koi pond, or waterfall that we didn’t originally build.
In many cases, homeowners have just purchased their property and “inherited” a water feature that isn’t running the way it should. Pumps may not be working properly, filtration systems might be outdated, and the water quality could be poor.
Our Exploratory Drain & Clean service is the perfect way to start fresh. It allows us to fully drain and clean your pond, inspect all equipment, and give you a clear understanding of what you have, how it works, and what’s needed to get it performing at its best.
You should schedule an Exploratory Drain & Clean if:
- You just bought your house and inherited a water feature
- Your old pond company went out of business
- Your water feature leaks
- Your pump isn't working anymore
How It Works
As Certified Aquascape Contractors, we have years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing all kinds of pond and water feature problems. They all start with an Exploratory Drain & Clean. Here’s how we do it:
Draining and Cleaning Your Pond
We safely remove your fish (if applicable) to a temporary holding tank, then drain the pond completely. Every rock, liner seam, and corner gets a thorough cleaning to remove algae, sludge, and debris.
Inspection And Reflling
With the pond empty, we can see everything — liner integrity, pump performance, plumbing connections, and structural features. If we find leaks, wear, or damage, we’ll recommend solutions right on the spot.
Education
Before we leave, we’ll share simple maintenance tips specific to Massachusetts’ climate, so you can keep your pond looking great between visits.
Exploratory Drain & Clean Prices
Ponds bring incredible value to any home, but only if they work and look a certain way. Regardless of your pond issue, we're here to give you your pond back.
Basic Exploratory Drain & Clean*
$1300
Starting Exploratory Drain & Clean and diagnosis for a small pond.
Basic Exploratory Drain & Clean*
$1100
Starting Exploratory Drain & Clean and diagnosis for a small pond. Does not include a repair.
Average Exploratory Drain & Clean*
$2700
Exploratory Drain & Clean, diagnosis, and repair of a medium-sized pond.
Large Exploratory Drain & Clean*
$5000+
Exploratory Drain & Clean, diagnosis, and repair of a large pond.
*Prices are averages and may change depending on the size of your pond, the state of it, and the repairs needed. You’ll receive an exact quote for your pond repair or renovation after the in-home visit.
Our Portfolio
1000+
ponds cleaned and counting
2000+
ponds repaired and restored
200+
pondless water features built
The Proof Of Happy Customers
As one of the leading water feature companies in the industry we can assure you that your project is in the right hands. Whether we’re cleaning your existing water feature or building a new pond or waterfall for you, we have your back.
Top notch every step of the way from follow up initial phone calls before work began to fast, professional, friendly service in the field.
I had a relatively small job that needed diagnosis and repair. The job was approached with the same care and consideration as if I was spending ten times the amount.
Contractors from different disciplines could learn a lot from how NE Aquatic Landscaping approaches customer service.
Steve Baracsi
I bought this house with a Koi pond. Did no know anything about it or how to care for the fish properly.
I called them to come out and clean it for me and they not only cleaned it, they answered my questions and provided information for me as far as the future repairs that could come up in the future.
The pond was just done again 4/2019 and it looks great. They made an onsite repair to the check valve and the falls are ready to flow…….
Very happy with the staff, very friendly, efficient and if you ask a question that they do not know the answer to, they will find the answer and get back to you before they leave. Would definitely recommend.
Vickie Drew
Shawn and I just completed a revamp of a pondless waterfall at a public library.
Shawn graciously donated his time to improve this public retreat. His great work ethic and artistic eye, along with his passion for the water garden industry make it an easy recommendation for me to make.
I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Shawn for your waterfeature or hardscape project, in fact, I may just bring him in to help with my next big job.
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