Testimonials
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I built a pond 13 years ago, I read all the books, took lots of professional advice and briefly for a week in 2012 the water was clear, I still remember it fondly. A little knowledge is dangerous when it comes to ponds - having all the gear and no idea just leads to constant disappointment and compromise.
Oli carried out an inspection and advised my perception of more ultra violet clarification was wrong in my case. In addition, the three large filter chambers I had were working at 30% efficiency.
Oli drained the pond, decommissioned one UV, and improved the way the chambers would work in the coming years. He secured pond plants in a manner far more robust than previous solutions and as an added courtesy spent some time improving the performance of my electrics as they had become a little jumbled.
The water is crystal clear, a fountain that used to block every second day, is running without loss of flow. Oli was very generous in answering my questions so that moving forward I will keep my pond better although the reality is that he has made the job easier for me.
His pricing is extremely reasonable with no excessive hourly rate, materials are charged at cost. Oli believes nothing further than his annual inspection will be needed moving forward.
Every time I visit the pond rather than dreading the next challenge, I just enjoy the view.
Mr J Wood
Stoulton, February 2019
Pond maintenance is very important if you want a clean, clear, well maintained garden feature. Oliver Handy is a pond expert and if you are unable (like me) to stay on top of pond maintenance Oliver is your man. Since he has taken over my pond is looking clear and clean all the time. He is local, most helpful and reasonable in his cost.
Mr C Flood, Bromsgrove, January 2019
I have had Oli clean my pond for a few years now. He is friendly and hard working. I would recommend him to all pond users.
Mrs V Carter, Fernhill Heath, August 2018
Like most people with ponds, it came with the house and was black with little sign of life. After trying various home remedies from garden centres, we were about to give up and fill it in, but by chance we found Oli who came and said “I can sort that!”. Well he has done a sterling job on our pond. We discovered lots of fish (and a few toads) and the water is now crystal clear. Oli is very friendly and knowledgeable, and we are so delighted, we have agreed an annual maintenance visit to keep the pond in good shape. Brilliant service from Feature Ponds ... they come highly recommended. Thankyou Oli – great job!
J Foley, Rous Lench, 2018
"Great service. Great advice. Enabled me to keep my pond when I thought I wouldn't be able to manage it. Thanks Oli"
Michelle, Kidderminster, 2018
"I initially contacted Oliver because I was not happy with the water quality of my pond and he was able to quickly diagnose and rectify the problem for me. Since then I have used Oliver for regular pond maintenance and I am always delighted with the results. I have a number of large carp who are very healthy and visitors often comment on the appearance of the pond.
Oliver provides a very professional and friendly service and I would recommend him wholeheartedly.”
Mr T Slack, Castlemorton, 2017
‘Following a recent house move, I inherited a rather neglected fish pond. The pond held a great deal of promise but due to the green, soup like water, it was difficult to see if any fish had survived. There was an array of electric cables/ hose pipes, which to the layman made no sense at all. Oliver came highly recommended and proved to live up to his reputation. He is extremely knowledgeable and offered good sound advice. In no time at all he had turned my once murky neglected pond into one where I can actually see my fish. We found 9 fish, numerous frogs and the water is crystal clear. Oliver also sorted out
the numerous cables, hoses and serviced the pump and filter. I am delighted with the result. I found Oliver to be totally reliable, and trustworthy. He is friendly and offers good sound advice. The after care service has also been excellent. I have no hesitation in recommending Oliver to anyone considering using his service. I have asked him to continue maintaining my pond each year.’
Mrs M Unwin, Kempsey, Worcester, 2017
'My sad, weed filled pond has been transformed into an amazing wildlife sanctuary, with crystal clear water and healthy plants. I am delighted with the outcome and have no hesitation in recommending the services of Oliver. The whole approach has been both professional and courteous, and all the work has been carried out to a very high standard. Thank you Oliver.'
Christine, St Peters, Worcester
‘Oliver has been looking after my pond for a number of years. I had been struggling for quite a while trying to maintain my large pond after my husband died. Oliver came highly recommended and he quickly sorted it out in a professional, knowledgeable & friendly way. When an intermittent leak became a huge problem he quickly re-lined the pond, no small feat as all the paving stones had to come up and re-laid! He also did an excellent job in landscaping round the pond. I am extremely happy with the results with plenty of compliments from neighbours and friends. He quickly and willingly responds when I have a problem and I have no hesitation in recommending Oliver to others with ponds that need attention.’
Mrs M Jones, Northwick, Worcester
" Oli is not afraid to get his hands dirty and loves sorting problems. He provided us with a lovely clear pond which I could not manage after years of trying. He also enlarged my troublesome pond which is now a babbling haven for my suddenly visible fish. Rather than filling in your pond get this man in. He will sort it."
Mr L Butts, Crowle, Worcester
"In 2009 my pond had become quite a state with green-murky water and blanket weed. The pump would often block up with the debris and I was only able to catch glimpses of the fish.
Oliver advised me that a more powerful solid handling pump would be required to supply water to the box filter and a UV-C filter should be added to clear the water. He supplied and fitted a suitable pump and UVC unit and also cleaned out the box filter and removed debris from the pond.
This quickly resulted in clear water and I could enjoy seeing and feeding the fish again.
Since then Oliver has come several times a year to maintain the pond. He has added a fountain, a Water-Lilly and some marginal plants in baskets. Oliver has a key for the gate which means he can come to do the pond when I am at work.
In 2014 the liner needed to be replaced. Oliver suggested that he made the pond deeper, before relining it, as my favourite fish, the Koi, had all grown considerably. Oliver carried out the necessary work and the pond is now bigger and deeper. I am satisfied with the standard of work"
Mr S Daly, Worcester