Services

 

Listed below are the services we provide to our customers.  No job is too big or small and we handle both residential and commercial jobs, including interior installations.  Call or email to set up a consultation and let Fins & Flowers  create the water garden or water feature you have always dreamed of.

 

Design & Planning

The importance of a good design cannot be overlooked and no project should begin without proper preparation and planning.  Our designs are customized for each client according to the specific goals for that job and we don't dictate to you what you "want" or "need".   Our process is client friendly because we listen and take design cues from the time we spend with prospective clients. For the do-it-yourself installer, Fins & Flowers is ready to help with digital imaging software and/or CAD blueprints to get your project off to a great start.  We also can specify the components and equipment needed, suggest suppliers for stone and landscaping materials and walk you through the installation process step by step. 

 

Installation

Whether your goal is a fountain, container garden, water feature or a water garden, Fins & Flowers is ready to handle all the installation details.  We custom build your project to fit your wishes and budget and select the components  best suited for  the job at hand instead of using pre-packaged "pond kits".  Our water garden installations utilize an environmentally friendly approach that balances safety, maintenance requirements and function with aesthetic goals.  All of our work reflects a level of craftsmanship not seen in the "build a pond in a day" style exhibited by many of our competitors. 

 

Cleaning & Maintenance

Every water garden needs regular maintenance and care so call on Fins & Flowers for jobs including spring cleaning, monthly maintenance service, replacement of filter pads and media, algae control, plant and fish care, predator control and fall leaf netting and winterization.  As always we provide free estimates and consultations before any work is done.

 

Troubleshooting & Repairs

Has your pump seen better days?   Have a leak you just cannot find?  Is your water chemistry out of whack?  Whatever the problem, Fins & Flowers is ready to help.  We work on all types of decorative ponds, fountains and water features, regardless of who installed them.

 

Plant & Fish Storage

Our heated greenhouse is the perfect spot to keep tropical water lilies and marginals during the winter.  Or if your fish need a temporary home, we can board them in one of our greenhouse ponds.

Price vs Cost

We all want to make the most of our hard earned dollars so it is important to get the best value for the products and services we purchase. One way to maximize your buying power is to base buying decisions on cost and not price. How does this apply to your water garden? Lets look at a simple example like waterfall pumps.

Quite often customers call for a quote on a pump and upon receiving the price, they comment about how much lower the price is at the big box stores. What they fail to take into account are factors like how long the pump will last, how much electricity does it require to operate, how long is the warranty and will it provide the flow rate needed for the task at hand.

To take this example a bit further, assume the big box store pump has a price of $100 (one year estimated lifespan) and a professional grade pump has a price of $300 (three year estimated lifespan). Will your cost be the same for a three year period even though the prices may equal out?

Well, what is the cost of driving to the big box store to buy a new pump each year? What is the cost of your time and trouble to remove the old pump and install a new one? What if you have to pay someone else to take care of the pump exchange? Finally, if the big box store pump operates at a lower efficiency rating than the professional grade pump, what is the additional cost you will incur on your electric bill?. Together, these considerations point out that the cost of an inexpensive product is often much higher than the price reveals.