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Expert tips, seasonal guides, and practical advice to help you care for your pond—whether it’s a peaceful wildlife haven or a perfectly kept koi pond.

Morgan Abbott Morgan Abbott

Pond Investigation in Tasburgh – Identifying the Cause of Major Water Loss

We carried out a detailed pond leak investigation in Tasburgh, Norfolk after a pond began losing large volumes of water each day. The pond was fully drained, cleaned, and inspected, revealing a uPVC liner over 30 years old as the cause of the leak. Fish were safely removed and housed in our dedicated koi vat, with a temporary liner repair completed ahead of a planned full pond reline.

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Morgan Abbott Morgan Abbott

Sleeper Koi Pond Build, Mildenhall Update

This fully above-ground sleeper koi pond in Mildenhall is a perfect example of why koi pond construction is engineering, not landscaping. Designed to handle water pressure, structural loading, and complex drainage, this build combines reinforced foundations, steelwork, flanged pipework, and high-performance filtration — all delivered with a clean, pipe-free finish. Serving Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Natalie Abbott Natalie Abbott

A New Look for ABBCO: Why We Chose the Private Plate A88 CCO

A little behind-the-scenes update from ABBCO — we’ve added a new private plate to the van, A88 CCO. It didn’t exist before, and we even approached the DVLA to have it released specifically for the business. A small detail, but a big milestone for the brand and where we’re heading.

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Morgan Abbott Morgan Abbott

Pond Vegetation Clearance in Thompson & Watton, Norfolk.

Overgrown pond in Thompson & Watton? We restored this Norfolk pond by clearing dense reeds, removing dead vegetation, improving water quality and reopening the habitat for wildlife. If your pond is disappearing under weeds or silt, our professional pond vegetation clearance services can bring it back to life. Ideal for landowners across Thompson, Watton, Breckland and wider Norfolk.

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Morgan Abbott Morgan Abbott

Prized Koi Relocated Safely from Hornchurch to Watton

Discover how ABBCO’s specialist fish-transport service safely moved a collection of prized koi from Hornchurch, Essex to Watton, Norfolk — and why clients trust us for high-value fish relocations across the UK.

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Morgan Abbott Morgan Abbott

Bur Reed Removal in Dillington, Dereham – A Stream Restored (and Three Happy Labradors )

When overgrown vegetation takes over a stream, it can quickly ruin the flow and beauty of your landscape. Our recent project in Dillington, near Dereham, involved full stream clearance and bur-reed removal to restore a natural waterway that had become completely blocked. The result? A clear, free-flowing stream that brings life back to the garden and helps maintain healthy water movement.

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