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I need a surveyor. And a pond digger for my new backyard.
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<blockquote data-quote="Ready_fire_aim" data-source="post: 3888654" data-attributes="member: 50626"><p>A few years ago I was getting bids from dirt/heavy equipment contractors on putting in a small pond like you describe. A word of advice I will give you… keep an eye on the different prices/Get a lot of different bids.</p><p></p><p>I literally had guys with price ranges all over the map. Cheapest guy was $7k… mr genius big shot was $60k!! And a whole bunch in between. Honestly I got so annoyed and confused about the situation I decided to hold off. Eventually I’ll rent equipment and dig my own</p><p></p><p>There are so many variables with pond installation. Depends on how the ground is. Is it a retention pond? Where are you building a dam and just push the dirt. These can usually be done with just a dozer. Much cheaper.</p><p></p><p>If it is an “excavated pond” then you will need a dozer, a large Trackhoe, plus a dump truck. Double or triple the cost right away!</p><p></p><p>Does it need a spillway? Do you have clay in your soil? Etc</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ready_fire_aim, post: 3888654, member: 50626"] A few years ago I was getting bids from dirt/heavy equipment contractors on putting in a small pond like you describe. A word of advice I will give you… keep an eye on the different prices/Get a lot of different bids. I literally had guys with price ranges all over the map. Cheapest guy was $7k… mr genius big shot was $60k!! And a whole bunch in between. Honestly I got so annoyed and confused about the situation I decided to hold off. Eventually I’ll rent equipment and dig my own There are so many variables with pond installation. Depends on how the ground is. Is it a retention pond? Where are you building a dam and just push the dirt. These can usually be done with just a dozer. Much cheaper. If it is an “excavated pond” then you will need a dozer, a large Trackhoe, plus a dump truck. Double or triple the cost right away! Does it need a spillway? Do you have clay in your soil? Etc [/QUOTE]
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