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Pond Cleaning

Restore your pond’s beauty and keep its ecosystem healthy with professional pond cleaning in New Prague, Prior Lake, Shakopee, and More of southern Minnesota.

  • Affordable services
  • Efficient and fast pond cleaning
  • Clear, clean water in just one day
  • Regular maintenance schedules
Technician cleaning a backyard pond, removing debris and maintaining water clarity to ensure a healthy ecosystem
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Professional pond cleaning with pressure washer to remove algae and restore water quality in a residential garden

Protect Your Pond’s Ecosystem With Regular Care

Without regular cleaning, your pond can quickly turn into a source of stress: murky water, foul odors, algae overgrowth, and even poor fish health. Stagnant water attracts pests, filtration systems get clogged, and the beautiful escape you had in your backyard now becomes a burden.

With our professional pond cleaning services, you’ll get a crystal-clear pond that’s a soothing retreat for you and a healthy home for your fish and plants. We’ll handle everything so you can relax and enjoy the beauty and calm your pond is meant to bring.

Pond cleaning made super simple for you:
  • In-depth process explanations
  • Complete pond draining service
  • Filter and pump inspection and cleaning
  • Pre-project messaging
  • “Spa” to protect your fish
  • Bottom-of-the-pond cleaning
  • Water quality testing and treatment
  • Aquatic plant pruning and care
  • Debris removal and sludge extraction

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Pond Cleaning FAQs

The cost of pond cleaning varies depending on the size and condition of your pond. Typically, prices range from $895 to $2,695, with most jobs falling between $1,195 and $1,495. We’ll provide a detailed quote based on your pond’s specific needs.

Yes, you can! If you enjoy hands-on projects, it’s possible to clean your pond yourself.

You’ll need the right equipment to safely relocate your fish, clean the rocks and liner, test the equipment, and make necessary repairs. Just make sure you’re comfortable with the process to keep your pond healthy.

If you notice algae overgrowth, excessive sludge, foul odors, cloudy water, or fish behaving unusually, it’s time for a cleaning. These are all indicators that your pond’s ecosystem is out of balance.

Spring pond cleaning is like a fresh start for your pond—it resets the ecosystem for the year, just as nature would.

It’s especially important for ponds that have become overgrown or neglected, bringing them back to a healthy and manageable state.

Maintenance, on the other hand, is more about keeping your pond in great condition throughout the year.

Get in touch with us and we’ll help you choose a convenient maintenance package for your pond’s needs.

Even the best-designed natural ponds can only go a couple of years without proper cleaning before issues arise.

Without cleaning, you’ll likely start seeing algae growth, murky water, and signs of deterioration, all within the same season. Regular cleaning helps keep your pond beautiful and balanced.

Absolutely! Your fish are in good hands. During the cleaning, we carefully transfer them to our portable “fish spa”, where they’re safely handled and monitored. We make sure they’re comfortable throughout the process, so it feels like a vacation for them!
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A Pricing Guideline For Your Pond Cleaning

Before After Unfinished garden pond with shallow water, rock lining, and surrounding lush greenery in early construction phaseCompleted garden pond with clear water, natural stone edging, and vibrant plants creating a peaceful backyard feature

16'x18' 1,900-Gallon Pond Cleaning in Lake Elmo

This pond had an algae bloom and needed a full cleaning for new homeowners:
  • Algae removal
  • Surface cleanup
  • Filter inspection
  • Water quality testing

This project was quoted at $1,395, with the most expensive and time-consuming step being cleaning up the algae covering the surface of the water.

Before After Unfinished garden stream with dry rocks and stone lining, showing initial layout in backyard landscape.Completed garden stream with flowing water, stone borders, and surrounding greenery in a landscaped backyard

8'x18' 1,000-Gallon Pond Cleaning in Jordan

This pond required a thorough cleaning after two years without maintenance:
  • Removed rotting debris buildup
  • Sludge and leaf removal
  • Filter inspection and cleaning
  • Water quality testing

This project was quoted at $1,195, with the most extensive work being the removal of buckets and buckets of sludge and leaf debris.

Before After Unfinished pond with murky water, algae growth, and incomplete stone edging in early construction phaseCompleted garden pond with clear water, vibrant fish, and well-defined stone border in landscaped backyard

18'x24' 6,000-Gallon Pond Cleaning in Pine Island

The homeowners were overwhelmed by pond maintenance due to health issues and age, so we brought some TLC with:
  • Hand-scraped algae removal
  • Deep sludge cleanup
  • Water lily trimming
  • System restart and filter cleaning
The total project cost was $2,695. A significant portion of that was dedicated to hand-scraping and scrubbing away the string algae, along with a deep cleaning of the entire pond.

Professional Pond Cleaning Done With No Worries And No Mess

Relax and let us handle the hard work until your pond will be clean, clear, and ready to enjoy.

1

Inspect

We’ll take a look at your pond and come up with a suitable cleaning plan.

2

Clean

Our team will show up on time and make sure your pond is in great shape.

3

Enjoy

Enjoy a healthy and thriving pond ecosystem.

See why we come so highly recommended:

Here’s The Level Of Service You’re In For

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Timothy Carmody

★★★★★ 5/5

I had a fantastic experience with Superior Ponds! From the first consultation, they were incredibly communicative and maintained a high level of professionalism throughout.

The work they did was top-notch, and what I appreciated most was their thorough explanations at every stage of the process. I highly recommend Superior Ponds to anyone looking for quality pond services.

Peter and Ashley Fontaine

★★★★★ 5/5

Ben was great. He was able to schedule a spring cleaning in a few days. Our pond is the cleanest it’s ever been. He moved some of the boulders around for a more attractive pond. Our 9 koi fish love the space. They are super active compared to before. 

The price is worth it and reasonable. We purchased the basic package for spring clean up and winterization in the fall. I think it’s a great value and will save us a lot of time trying to do it ourselves. 

He is very responsive when we text or call with questions. He’s very knowledgeable and has helped us improve our ecosystem for a healthier pond and koi life.

Bebe Matejcek

★★★★★ 5/5

There was a leak in the pond system therefore the water was not flowing back into the pond. 

I called Superior Ponds and within an hour he was there working to fix the problem. Pond functioning wonderfully since the repair.

Meet Ben, Your Pond Care Expert

My team and I are ready to help restore your pond to its former glory.

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Enjoy unmatched cleaning and maintenance services that keep your water feature looking and functioning at its best.
  • Constant Communication
Receive regular updates and practical advice, making it easy for you to keep your pond beautiful and well-maintained.
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Expect reliable, punctual service from a team committed to delivering exactly what you need for a worry-free experience.

Enjoy Crystal-Clear Water and Thriving Fish with Regular Pond Care

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