Seasonal Essentials

The two visits that matter most to protect your feature.

Two services. Zero heavy lifting. Seasonal Essentials covers spring cleanout and fall netting, the two biggest maintenance jobs of the year. Your pond stays clean and protected while you actually enjoy it.


The Spring Clean Out restores your water feature to pristine condition, complete with thorough drainage, pressure washing, and equipment inspection. Fall service installs protective netting to guard against leaves and debris while preparing your pond for winter. Seasonal Essential is perfect for hands on owners who don’t want the heavy lifting, Check out our VIP services if you prefer more regular pond care.

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What's included with the Seasonal Essentials?

Spring Clean Out

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A complete deep cleaning handled by our team. We drain, pressure wash, remove debris, trim plants, and inspect all equipment. Your pond gets a professional fresh start for the season while you relax. 

Normally $1275

Fall Netting

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Protect your pond from autumn leaves and debris with professional netting installation. We secure a protective net over your water feature to keep it clean through fall and winter, preventing spring algae blooms, reducing maintenance, and protecting your fish.

Normally $995

Save Over $600 when choosing Seasonal Essentials. 

Plans starting from $1650

How to Join?

Contact Us

Submit photos of your water feature through our contact form. We’ll reach out to schedule a call to recommend the right inspection for you.

First Service

During your inspection, a Top Frog will consult with you to understand your feature’s specific needs and notify you of any potential issues they may find.

Repairs

After your first service, we’ll inform you of any necessary repairs to get your feature running properly before enrollment. 

Join

After your inspection, we’ll tailor a maintenance plan specifically to your feature’s size and needs.

Choose Your Inspection

Top Frog Inspection

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A visual inspection of your pond’s equipment, plumbing, water quality, and overall system health. Your Top Frog identifies issues and provides expert recommendations for your specific feature.

$500

Exploratory Clean Out

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A deep clean of your water feature, plus a comprehensive equipment and infrastructure inspection. We assess all equipment to provide expert recommendations for your specific feature.

Starting From $1275

Frequently Asked Questions?

What’s the difference between Top Frog Inspection and Exploratory Clean Out?

Top Frog Inspection is a visual assessment of your equipment, water quality, and system health to recommend the right service plan. Exploratory Clean Out includes a full drain, pressure wash, and deep inspection to reveal hidden issues and true equipment condition.

 

Should I start with an annual plan or go straight to VIP?

Annual plans like our Standard Clean Out or Seasonal Essentials work for hands-on homeowners who enjoy pond care and want professional help with the heavy seasonal work. VIP plans provide regular expert visits so your pond stays crystal clear with minimal effort from you.

 

Can I upgrade my plan later if I need more service?

Yes, you can upgrade from annual plans to VIP service anytime. Many customers start with the Seasonal Essentials service and later upgrade to Quarterly or Monthly VIP once they experience how much time and stress professional care eliminates.

What’s the difference between a single clean out and Seasonal Essentials service?
A single clean out gives your pond a professional reset for the season with complete drainage, pressure washing, and equipment inspection. Seasonal Essentials service includes spring clean out plus fall netting installation at a discounted rate, protecting your investment year-round with two critical seasonal visits.

 

What makes Quarterly VIP better than just getting clean outs?
Quarterly VIP includes everything in Seasonal Essential plus two extra seasonal visits with plant trimming, water lily fertilization, filter maintenance, and beneficial bacteria treatments. You also get priority scheduling, bonus annual planting in spring, and exclusive product discounts unavailable with one-time clean outs.

 

Does Monthly VIP eliminate the need for clean outs?
Most ponds stay so clean with 12 monthly visits that spring cleanouts aren’t needed. Monthly VIP includes skimmer and filter cleaning, fall netting, pump inspections, debris removal, plant pruning, water lily fertilization, beneficial bacteria application, and algae control treatments. If yours does need a clean out, you receive 30% OFF.

Can I just get a one-time clean out without joining a plan?

Yes. On-demand cleanouts start at $1,275 and include a complete drain, pressure wash, debris removal, plant trimming, and equipment inspection. Your pond gets a professional reset for the season without any long-term commitment.

 

When should I get fall netting installed?

Fall netting installs best in October before leaves start dropping heavily, but can be installed anytime of the year for fish protection from predators like herons. We secure protective mesh covers over your water feature to block leaves and debris, dramatically reducing your fall maintenance workload and protecting fish year-round.

 

How do you handle leak detection and repairs?

Leak detection starting at $500 uses systematic isolation testing to pinpoint exactly where water loss occurs. We identify whether problems stem from liner damage, plumbing failures, skimmer issues, or waterfall leaks, then provide transparent repair pricing and permanent fixes.

What happens during my first service visit?

Every new service client starts with either a Top Frog Inspection or Exploratory Clean Out so your technician can thoroughly assess your feature’s condition, equipment performance, and maintenance needs. This initial visit determines which service plan best fits your pond’s requirements and identifies any critical repairs like leaks, pump failures, or other issues that must be addressed to ensure your feature runs properly before we establish your ongoing maintenance schedule.

 

Do I get the same technician for every visit?

VIP members receive a dedicated personal technician or team who learns your pond’s unique personality, equipment quirks, and seasonal patterns. This consistency means superior care, faster problem detection, and someone who truly knows your water feature inside and out.

 

Can I pause my service during winter or when traveling?

VIP plans include essential year-round care like winter preparation and spring startup that protect your investment during dormant months. If you need schedule adjustments for travel or other reasons, contact us to discuss solutions that keep your pond healthy while accommodating your life.

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