Starting 2026 the Way We Always Do: On Site, Working With Water 🌿💧
The start of a new year doesn’t change how we work — it just marks another season of building, restoring, and maintaining ponds and lakes properly.
At ABBCO, water projects aren’t a side service or a seasonal add-on. They’re what we do, day in and day out. From wildlife ponds to large ornamental features and lake restorations, every project starts the same way: understanding the water, the land, and how the two need to work together long-term.
Experience Shaped by High-Level Projects
ABBCO was built on years of hands-on experience working exclusively with ponds and water features.
Before forming ABBCO, our founder gained experience working within teams that delivered gold-medal-winning show gardens at RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows. That environment teaches discipline, precision, and the importance of doing things properly — because shortcuts don’t survive scrutiny at that level.
That same mindset carries through into every domestic and commercial project we take on today.
Why Early-Year Planning Matters for Ponds and Lakes
Many of the pond problems we’re asked to fix later in the year come down to rushed decisions made early on.
Planning pond and lake projects at the start of the year allows:
Proper design development
Time to address ground conditions before water is introduced
Better establishment ahead of warmer months
Fewer compromises during construction
Good ponds aren’t rushed. They’re thought through.
What ABBCO Specialises In
We work solely on ponds and lakes, including:
Garden ponds (natural and formal)
Wildlife ponds
Ornamental ponds and water features
Lake construction and refurbishment
Pond relining and leak investigations
Filtration, circulation, and ecosystem balance
Everything we do is centred around water and its long-term behaviour.
A Typical Call-Out (And Why It Matters)
A recent job started as a routine pond clean. Once water levels dropped, it became clear the liner had reached the end of its life and was slowly failing.
Rather than applying a temporary fix, the pond was stripped back and rebuilt with a modern EPDM liner, protected edges, and improved circulation. The result wasn’t just a cleaner pond — it was a stable system that will improve year on year.
That’s the difference between maintenance and proper pond work.
Looking Ahead to 2026
We’re already planning projects across the year, including new builds, restorations, and repairs.
Early conversations allow pond projects to develop properly — not because of pressure, but because time improves outcomes.
If you’re considering a pond or lake this year, this is typically when the best results begin: with careful planning and clear decisions.
You’re welcome to get in touch to discuss options or get specialist advice.
In Short
Ponds that last are built by people who understand water — not just how it looks, but how it behaves.
That’s what we focus on at ABBCO.
