Pond net installation in Exeter
Professional pond net installation services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-85
Typical Duration
45-60 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Pond netting installed properly across your pond to keep leaves and predators out. Fitted taut so it doesn't sag into the water - looks decent and actually works.
Stop Scooping Leaves Out
Spent every October fishing rotting leaves out of your pond? Or worse, discovered a heron's decimated your expensive koi? Proper netting sorts both problems in one go.
💡 Pro tip: Herons hunt early morning. That's when they'll clean out a pond. You won't see them - just wake up to find half your fish missing.
Why Proper Installation Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Bodged |
|---|---|
| Taut across pond, barely visible | Sagging into water |
| Properly secured all round | Falls in at first breeze |
| Frame supports if needed | Dumped straight on pond |
| Feeding access left | Can't reach fish |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Plan | Work out support method for your pond |
| Install | Fit stakes or frame, stretch net taut |
| Secure | Fix properly so it won't blow off |
📦 You're Left With
- Netting taut across pond
- Leaves and predators kept out
- Feeding access maintained
- Proper job that lasts
Pricing Guide
| Pond Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small pond | 45 mins | £60 |
| Average pond | 45-60 mins | £60 |
| Large pond or complex shape | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Netting itself not included.
Perfect For Your Pond If...
✅ Autumn leaves - trees dropping into pond
✅ Heron visits - they'll clean you out fast
✅ Cat problems - neighbourhood cats fishing
✅ Wind-blown debris - keeps pond cleaner
Why Choose Us for Pond net installation in Exeter?
Keeps autumn leaves out of pond
Protects fish from herons and cats
Fitted taut - won't sag into water
Easy to remove when needed
What to Expect
Step 1: Plan the Support
Work out whether you need stakes round the edge, a frame across the top, or can tension directly to pond edges.
Step 2: Fit the Netting
Stretch net taut across pond, secure round all edges, make sure it won't sag into water or blow off.
Step 3: Sort Feeding Access
Leave a hatch or easy-access corner so you can still feed fish without removing the whole net.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to have a go yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Pond netting (sized for your pond)
- Stakes or frame materials
- Cable ties or clips
- Tent pegs (to secure edges)
- Scissors for trimming
🎯 Installation method
- Put stakes or frame around pond edge
- Lay net over and pull taut
- Secure all edges (no gaps for leaves/predators)
- Check it's not sagging into water
- Trim excess netting
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not pulling it taut enough (sags into water)
- Gaps round edges (defeats the purpose)
- No support system (falls straight in)
- Too tight when pond freezes (ice expansion pulls stakes)
- Forgetting feeding access
💡 Pro trick: Leave the net slightly looser in winter - ice expansion needs somewhere to go without pulling all your stakes out.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Seasonal use: Many people only fit netting September to November for leaf protection, then again in spring for heron season. Depends what problems you're trying to solve.
Fine mesh vs coarse: Fine mesh (5-10mm) stops leaves but collects debris on top. Coarse mesh (20-30mm) is mainly for heron protection. Choose based on your main problem.
Multiple pond jobs? If you're having other pond work done, get netting sorted at the same time - I'm already there with tools and stakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need netting over my pond?
Two main reasons: autumn leaves (rotting in the pond causes all sorts of water quality problems), and predators like herons that'll have your fish. Netting stops both. Some people only fit it seasonally, others leave it year-round.
Won't it look horrible?
Fine mesh net pulled taut is barely visible from a few feet away. Much better than a pond full of rotting leaves or discovering the heron's had all your fish for breakfast.
Can I still feed the fish with net on?
Yes - either I'll leave a feeding hatch, or you can peel back a corner when needed. Most people go for a hatch though - simpler.
How long does installation take?
Usually 45-60 minutes for an average pond. Measure up, fix support frame or stakes around edge, stretch net taut, secure it properly. Larger ponds take longer.
Do I need to provide the netting?
Yes - you buy the net in the size you need. Pond shops sell them cut to size. I'll install whatever you've got. Fine mesh for leaves, slightly larger for heron protection.
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