This place is so cute, I drove from Irvine to drop off a baby crow. Little did I know it was a mini jurassic park and animal rehab. It was worth the drive, I forgot the woman's name but she was a absolutely sweetheart. I wish I had a home in the area, absolutely a beautiful property.
The Pond Digger's crew is amazing. They start by measuring the elevation of each side of the pond site to assess how water would flow away from the pool the next time we have one of those drenching Southern California storms. Who would have thought of that? I sure wouldn't. To position the waterfall, they considered not just the sightlines in the yard but also the sightlines from the house, which (again) I wouldn't have thought of. Every single detail was planned and executed flawlessly, and believe me, there are so many details to balance between logistics and achieving the desired effects. But these folks are true professionals in every sense of the word. It feels so good to know your pond is being designed and created by a team of people with a clear sense of mission and artistry around ponds and water features. Eric in particular draws from deep experience and knowledge of koi. The ranch itself is a labor of love, with everything from horses to high quality koi and wildlife rescues to boot. It's an amazing experience. I hope you get to go there. More than that, when it comes time to put in your own backyard pond, I hope you're lucky enough to have the Pond Diggers do it for you.
I had Eric and his team install my pond about two years ago. It looked amazing! Since then, there’s been normal problems…nature stepping in with some uncontrollable algae, parts breaking, all normal stuff…but Eric has ALWAYS just been a phone call away, and has always been super helpful in resolving whatever the issue may be. Great guy, who stands by his work. Couldn’t ask for more! I highly recommend The Pond Digger.
The Pond Digger is truly an institution. Eric and his crew have handled every aspect of our needs for over a decade. From designing to building to maintaining to refreshing and upgrading. They have done it all and have done it with kindness and professionalism. When the need arises for an emergency call, they arrive same day. We count on The Pond Digger every day and they deliver. What else is there to say! Thank you, Eric and thank you crew for continuing to offer and delivering your wonderful service guaranteed.
Thanks from all of us at Serendipity Garden Weddings.
The staff assigned to maintaining our pond from the Pond Digger are great; they're reliable, timely, knowledgable and thorough. The corporate office is sometimes a bit slow to respond to requests for additional services or products, but everything eventually gets done.
Pond Digger has been taking care of our 175 gallon tank in our Dental Office for many years and we have never had any issues that they could not immediately resolve!
We recently had Pond Digger perform a deep clean of our Koi Pond; it was long, long over due!
Additionally we asked them to install pond and waterfall lights, an aeration device, and a pond fountain.
During the 3-days of this project, the guys were extremely easy to work with and responded to all our questions and requests.
Our pond is sparkling clean, our fish are happy and now we can see them better!
We highly recommend Pond Digger.
We had the Pond Digger install the plumbing and filtration system in our 4500 gal koi pond that we were building In our backyard. Eric, the owner, came to our house and gave us several different options for our system and a couple weeks later his knowledgeable crew came and installed all the equipment. When we completed the rest of the pond, literally over a year later as this was a side job for us to complete, Eric and his crew returned to complete the plumbing and filtration system. For months we dealt with the new pond syndrome but Eric was always checking in and helping us through our issues with advice and troubleshooting all of our problems. Even when one of the filters began to leak, his crew quickly Came to look at our equipment and fixed what was needed. I would def recommend The Pond Digger for any of your pond needs.
I called this rescue because I had a black vulture arrive on my door step today. Fish and Game gave me the phone # to this rescue and Leslie was accepting with open arms. I brought her the culture and she was very kind and even agreed to update me on his health. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
I had a misunderstanding with Eric and wrote a negative review, however, since then Eric contacted me and we had a discussion on the matter and the matter has been satisfactorily resolved. Eric sent two of his guys out for the day and they fixed the problem plus did more work that I considered to be above and beyond. The guys were very professional and were eager to make me happy, which they did.
Thank you Eric and I plan on having you do a monthly service call in the future to keep the pond working in the best possible condition.
They are a ranch. They are a contractor. They are a wildlife rehabilitator also. I recently dropped off a baby Great Horned Owl that i found walking on the center island of a busy street last weekend . They will take care of it until it learns to fly and then release it in the same area where i found it. There are many big trees there. It will be safe. Great job ladies. Thank you. ????
Beautiful place! They have some farm animals that you can pet, and they have many options for water features and fountains and small ponds and decks! They also have an assortment of fish and pond cover plants. They are very knowledgeable if you need advice on your own home fountains or ponds! I definitely recommend them!
Eric and his crew are just great people in general and wonderful to do business with. They do exceptional work, on time and with great attitudes! They care as much about your finished product as you do. Can’t say enough to relay just how happy we are with our backyard oasis. I highly recommend The Pond Digger to anyone considering a oond, or other water feature. And make sure you make a trip to The Ranch to see what they are doing there!
I love this company. Not only are their products superior to everything on the market, their service is incredible. Leslie is helped me construct the pond of my dreams. She was there for me every step of the way. The Pond Digger did not just sell me a product and leave me to figure it out. They walked me through every step of the way to a successful pond installation. They are honest and knowledgeable. I highly recommend the Pond Digger.
Leslie Is one of a kind... love everything about this beautiful woman she is so helpful and caring... great work they do and supplies are always explained at great prices and if any info needed its provided. Will always continue to come here. Been a customer for 7 yrs
I met this guy 20 years ago. Our kids went to school together and soon after while remodeling the backyard we decided to do a pond skeptical at first thought it was expensive. But after 18 years it’s still up and running the money was well worth it. There is no one out there they could do a better job. We’re still friends today and we’re getting ready to do a remodel on the pond. Send pics soon.
We had a small wildlife pond as well as a pondless water feature installed by The Pond Digger in 2020. After the El Dorado Fire ravaged the mountain behind our home, we were pleased to be able to provide refuge for so many critters such as owls, hawks, bobcats, quail and killdeer to name a few.
We are so pleased with this addition to our yard that we have scheduled our little oasis to be remodeled and enlarged. We love The Pond Digger’s crew and their attention to detail. Their love for wildlife is right up my alley and if you are interested in drawing wildlife into your yard, a water feature customized for your situation should do the trick!
I will never forget the first time I met Eric. I had just discovered I had a working pond at my new home. I stopped at Pond Digger for a few "mosquito eater" fish. Eric met me at the front door - he was closing up for the day. He asked me what I was looking for, put his trip home on hold, talked with me about my pond, bagged me up a few fish, and said, "pay me when you come buy some gold fish or Koi." Wow!
I met Leslie not long after. She help me select several beautiful gold fish, instructed me on how to feed them, how to care for my water, and what to look for when assessing the health of my pond. It was the first of what would be many, many consultations with Leslie.
After several years my pond started to seem a little small. Eric consulted on a new pond, his great crew tore out the old (taking tender care of my fish during their home remodel) and built me a slightly bigger, and much nicer, pond.
Eric, Leslie, and team are the best! If you have or want a pond, you can't go wrong with the Pond Digger.
Monte Butler
Beaumont, CA
I have to be honest, I don't know anything about there business, but once a year, they put on a wonderful art show! Vendo from Southern California flock to this wonderful location, there is I believe and animal sanctuary, I could be mistaken. But they have farm animals, and other animals as well. Best thing of all, is that it's a community event, and everyone is welcome. Thank you, to the wonderful folks at The Pond Digger for putting on such an event. I'll be back for the next one!
I used their services to help me design my koi pond about six years ago. Leslie was very helpful and I've loved my pond for years now.
Their products are quality and have held up well. They aren't inexpensive, but since they hold up, they are worth the cost.
The best thing about working with The Pond Digger, is that they have been there to turn to when problems arise. Anyone who owns a pond, knows eventually problems arising is inevitable. I can't always get someone on the phone immediately, they are busy operation, but with a little perseverance I have got the assistance that I needed!
I would highly recommend the business to anyone considering building a pond and for pond owners who are just looking to upgrade or maintain their ponds.
They are in Southern California and I am in Northern California so I haven't been able to visit their shop in person, but it is on my to-do list the next time I'm down that way!
They also have tons of videos online, the owner Eric has spent a lot of time in trouble and trying to simplify the process of building your pond and his videos are fantastic.
Amazing company! This team is comprised of nothing but hard workers and you can tell they love their job!
Eric was very flexible with our build - the perfect mix of professional and down to earth. I felt like we were friends by the end of the project. (And he did do a lot to recommend quality local contractors for a few different things we needed, like electrical, to help us know we weren't being taken advantage of.) The team built out a beautiful pond for our two turtles, which they absolutely love! The process was quicker than I expected, a testament to their knowledge and expertise.
The only reason for 4 vs 5 stars is the cost. They do AMAZING work, but it is NOT cheap.
That being said, 6 months after install, I had concern of a minor leak, and they sent someone out to take a look and repaired at no cost.
All that to say, if you're looking for the best team to install a custom water feature/pond in SoCal - you absolutely want these guys!
Most incredible loving little piece of heaven. Brought a baby bird to Leslie who happily took him in with such love. This ranch is not only beautiful from inside and out, the animals are friendly and well taken care of. Thank you for all that you do such an amazing place!
Eric and Leslie have always been friendly and helpful with designing and building my beautiful pond. I just called to order some maintenance supplies and their helpful staff took great care of me. I can’t believe my pond has already been established 5 years now, looks even more beautiful as the years have matured it. Thanks
The Pond Digger completed our 14' x 11' pond about a month ago. We love it! They have been great to work with. The follow up on the couple of minor issues has been great - immediate response.
The plants and fish have acclimated beautifully. We also bought our fish from them even though it is a 45 minute drive from our home in Rancho Mirage. Great people to deal with. Thank you! C. & S.
