Pond safety grid in Sidmouth
Looking for professional pond safety grid help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable misc services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£110-160
Typical Duration
2-3 hrs
Location
Sidmouth
Pond safety grid installed just below water surface to protect young children. Strong enough to support weight if stepped on - peace of mind for families with toddlers.
### Keep Toddlers Safe Around Water
Got a pond and young children? That's a **constant worry**. Pond safety grids let you keep both - the pond stays, but there's a solid barrier stopping little ones reaching deep water.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Even shallow ponds are dangerous for toddlers. A safety grid isn't about being paranoid - it's about being sensible when you've got curious kids around.
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### How It Works
| ✅ With Safety Grid | ❌ Without | |---------------------|------------| | Child steps on grid, stays safe | Direct access to deep water | | Support frame holds grid firm | No physical barrier | | Pond still functions normally | Constant supervision needed | | Peace of mind for parents | Worry every time kids are outside |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Measure** | Work out grid size and support needed | | **Frame** | Build support framework around pond edge | | **Fit** | Cut and install grid sections below water | | **Secure** | Fix everything so it can't shift or collapse |
**📦 You're Left With** - Grid just below water surface - Strong enough to support weight - Pond still visible and functional - Much safer for young children
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### Pricing Guide
| Pond Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-----------|----------------|------------| | Small pond | 2 hrs | **£110** | | Average pond | 2-3 hrs | **£110-£160** | | Large pond | 3-4 hrs | **£160-£210** |
*Based on £60 minimum + £50/hr. Grid materials charged separately based on pond size.*
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### Perfect If You Have...
✅ **Young children** - toddlers and curious kids
✅ **Visiting grandchildren** - not there daily but visit often
✅ **Deep pond** - especially ponds over 30cm deep
✅ **Pond near play area** - where kids naturally run around
Why Choose Us for Pond safety grid in Sidmouth?
Prevents young children falling in
Strong enough to walk on safely
Just below water surface - barely visible
Allows pond to function normally
What to Expect
### Step 1: Measure and Plan I'll measure your pond and work out the grid size needed, plus how to support it properly around the edges. ### Step 2: Build Support Frame Install a framework around the pond edge that the grid will rest on - this needs to be solid and level. ### Step 3: Fit the Grid Cut grid sections to size, position them just below water level, secure to the frame all round.
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Building regs:** Pond safety grids aren't typically a building regulations requirement for domestic ponds, but they're strongly recommended by child safety organizations if you've got young kids. **Temporary or permanent?** Some people install them when kids are toddlers and remove when they're older. Others keep them permanently for visiting grandchildren. **Fish and plants?** The grid doesn't harm pond life - fish swim under it, water lilies grow through the mesh, pond works normally. It's purely a physical safety barrier.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pond safety grid in Sidmouth
What exactly is a pond safety grid?
It's a rigid metal or plastic grid that sits just below the water surface. Strong enough to support a child's weight if they step on it, preventing them falling into the deep water. Fish can still swim underneath, water still flows through.
Will you still be able to see the pond?
Yes - the grid sits a few centimetres below water level, so you still see the water surface and fish swimming. It's barely noticeable once installed but makes the pond much safer for toddlers.
How strong is it?
Proper pond safety grids are rated to support adult weight - certainly strong enough to stop a toddler going through. They're supported at intervals across the pond so they can't collapse or tip.
Can the fish still swim properly?
Yes - the grid spacing is wide enough for fish to move freely underneath. Water still circulates, pond functions normally, but there's a physical barrier preventing small children reaching the deep water.
How long does installation take?
Usually 2-3 hours for an average pond. Need to build a support frame around the edge, cut and fit the grid sections, secure everything properly. It's a proper job that needs doing right.
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