What makes someone a reputable Orange County Pond Contractor?  Here are 5 ways to hire the right pond contractor:

Step 1:   Check Out the Orange County Pond Contractor Contact Info

Do they have a website and FB page?  Are they updated?  Check the dateline at the bottom of the web page.  If it is from 2012, that is not a good sign.  How about FB or Instagram?  Are there recent pictures and posts?  That shows you their level of customer involvement at this time. If you don’t see any photos from the last few years, it may be time to continue your search.

Step 2:  Check Out Online Reviews

Google, FB, Yelp and Home Advisor allow customers to say how they really feel.  We have 21 Yelp reviews and 12 Home Advisor reviews—we can’t pay for these and ask for people to say what they did.  It goes a long way toward showing credibility as a company.  How are your Orange County Pond Contractors’ reviews?  How many do they have and what do people say about them.  Remember—there will ALWAYS be someone who is unhappy with something, but the majority of the reviews should be positive.

Step 3:  A Realistic Budget

The cost of a pond installed the right way by a professional is not cheap.  Beware of contractors who offer the lowest bids, as they are probably cutting corners and the results will not be the same! It’s fine to do some bid comparisons, but don’t simply choose the lowest bid. The money you save initially could be lost…and then some. We recently looked at a pond photo where a contractor had offered to build the pond in the photo for $9000. The pond would cost at least $30,000 from a reputable builder. The contractor has since disappeared, after giving the below cost price.

Step 4: A Legal Orange County Pond Contractor Business

Make sure the Pond Contractor you hire has worker’s compensation and business insurance for all their employees.  It is important that anyone you hire to work at your home has these qualifications. You can also check with the state of California to make sure all certifications are up to date.

Step 5:  Communication: Getting Along

The most import item for any business relationship is communication.  With communication, we know what you are looking for and you know we can build it. It is important for companies to get back to you in a timely fashion with reasonable information.  In addition, great relationships are built on trust. When you trust someone and communicate effectively, great things can happen.

We hope you consider AquaLife Ponds when choosing an Orange County Pond Contractor.  Our professional work and pleasant staff strive to make you happy and your pond beautiful.  Contact us for more information.