Pond net off in Exeter
Professional pond net off services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Pond netting taken down, cleaned, and folded for storage. Job done, pond visible again, net ready for next autumn.
Time to See Your Pond Again
You put the net up in October to keep leaves out. It's done its job - caught all the autumn leaf-fall and kept your pond clean. Now it's December and you want to actually see your pond instead of looking at black netting for the next six months.
Also, if we get snow, the weight can sag the net into the water or even break your support stakes.
Time to take it down, store it properly, and enjoy your pond through winter.
💡 Pro tip: A well-maintained pond net lasts 5+ years. Store it dry, don't leave it bunched up wet, and it'll be ready to go next October. Leave it out all year and it'll be knackered in two.
Why Remove Netting for Winter
| Keep Net On | Take Net Off |
|---|---|
| Can't see your pond properly | Full view restored |
| Snow/ice can damage net and stakes | No weather damage risk |
| Net degrades in winter weather | Stored dry, lasts years longer |
| Looks grim all winter | Pond looks like a pond again |
What's Involved
📦 Net Removal Process
| Step | What Happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Clear leaves | Shake/brush leaves off net | 5-10 mins |
| Remove net | Unhook from stakes carefully | 10 mins |
| Fold for storage | Neat fold, ready to store dry | 5 mins |
| Stakes (optional) | Leave in or remove completely | +10 mins if removing |
Pricing Guide
| Service | You'll Pay |
|---|---|
| Remove net, clean, fold for storage | £60 |
| Remove net + pull out all stakes | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum. Standard pond netting removal is well under an hour.
Perfect Timing If...
✅ Main leaf-fall is over - late November/early December
✅ You want to see your pond - enjoy it through winter
✅ Snow forecast - weight can damage nets
✅ Net's done its job - no point leaving it up now
Why Choose Us for Pond net off in Exeter?
Net removed carefully without dumping debris in pond
Cleaned and stored ready for next year
Pond fully visible again for winter
Stakes left in place or removed as preferred
What to Expect
Step 1: Clear Leaves from Net
Before removing the net, I'll shake or brush off accumulated leaves into your garden waste. No point storing a wet leafy mess.
Step 2: Unhook and Remove Net
Carefully unhook the net from stakes, working around the pond. Trying not to dump any remaining debris into the water as I go.
Step 3: Fold and Prepare for Storage
Net gets folded neatly so you can store it dry in your shed/garage. Makes it easier to re-install next autumn if it's stored properly rather than in a tangled heap.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to remove your own pond net? Here's how to do it without dumping leaves in the water:
🔧 What you'll need
- Garden waste bag or wheelbarrow
- Soft brush (for clearing leaves off net)
- Somewhere dry to store the folded net
📝 Best method
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Clear the leaves first
- Don't try to remove a net covered in wet leaves
- Brush or shake them off into garden waste
- Work section by section around the pond
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Start at one stake
- Unhook the net carefully
- Work around the pond methodically
- Keep the net from sagging into water as you go
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Lift clear of pond
- Once unhooked all round, lift the whole thing away from the water
- Any remaining debris gets shaken off over garden, not pond
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Fold neatly
- Don't just scrunch it up wet
- Fold it roughly to size
- Store somewhere dry (shed, garage)
⚠️ Don't do this
- Rip the net off quickly (dumps everything into pond)
- Store it wet in a heap (it'll rot and be useless next year)
- Leave it on "just another week" repeatedly (then wonder why it's damaged)
- Forget where you stored it (mark the box/bag "POND NET")
💡 Pro trick: When you fold the net for storage, tuck a note inside saying what month you took it down and any damage you noticed. Next autumn when you get it out, you'll know if it needs repairing before you try to install it.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🍂 Autumn 2024 reminder: Most Devon ponds can have nets removed by mid-December. If you've got late-dropping trees (oak holds leaves forever), you might want to leave it until early January, but that's rare.
Stakes staying in? If I leave the support stakes in place, it makes next autumn's net installation much quicker - I just stretch the net over existing stakes instead of hammering them in again.
Net degraded or damaged? When I remove it, I'll let you know if it's past its best. Pond netting is cheap - if it's looking tatty, worth replacing rather than struggling with a net full of holes next autumn.
Want it back on next year? I can reinstall it next October when leaf-fall starts again. Much easier with the stakes already in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should pond netting come off?
Late November or early December in Devon, once the main leaf-fall is done. You want to leave it long enough to catch all the autumn leaves, but take it off for winter so you can actually see and enjoy your pond. Plus if we get heavy snow, the weight can damage netting left up.
Can I just leave the net on all year?
You can, but it's depressing never seeing your pond clearly. Also netting degrades faster if left up year-round in UV and weather. Much better to remove it after leaf-fall, store it dry, and it'll last for years. I can put it back up next autumn.
What do you do with the leaves on the net?
Shake them off into your garden waste or onto borders before folding the net. No point storing a net full of wet rotting leaves. The cleaner it's stored, the better condition it'll be in next year.
Do the stakes stay in?
Your choice. I can leave them in place (easier to re-net next autumn), or pull them all out if you want a completely clear pond area for winter. Most people leave stakes in - they're unobtrusive and make autumn setup much quicker.
Will you store the net for me?
I'll fold it up ready for storage, but you'll need to keep it somewhere dry at yours - shed, garage, etc. Pond netting is bulky and I don't have storage space for customer equipment. Just needs to be dry so it doesn't rot over winter.
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