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(Customer Review) - Pond Repair, Cleaning & Maintenance In Pittsford New York (NY)
(Reviews) Pond Repair, Cleaning & Maintenance In Pittsford NY March, 2018
"They really know everything about ponds from building to maintaining to cleaning them. Would definitely recommend."
-Laurie Masood
Pittsford New York (NY)
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(Customer Review) - Koi Pond Repair & Renovation In Rochester New York (NY)
(Reviews) Koi Pond Repair & Renovation In Rochester NY July, 2017
a"‹"We called Acorn because our pond that was constructed by a different company had turned out to be a disaster for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately for us, the pond had to be totally reconstructed. Thank God we discovered Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls! From the first day we called and talked with Tom, his company has been very professional, showed up on time and their workmanship is second to none. Tom is very passionate about his work and has shared his ideas on how to keep our pond looking good. The newly renovated pond is so much easier to maintain. I am very pleased with their work and highly recommend them with no reservations whatsoever! Tom, thank you for everything you've done for us. I am so grateful!"
-Carol M.
Penfield New York (NY)
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(Customer Review) - Backyard Pond Repair, Lighting & Renovation In Buffalo New York (NY)
(Reviews) Backyard Pond Repair, Lighting & Renovation In Buffalo New York (NY) a"‹
Bev Catanzaro
Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2017
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
"We were contemplating removing our entire pond from our backyard due to the amount of work that needed to be done. After talking to Tom, he walked us through all the changes he would make, and was extremely thorough with explaining his plans. The work was done so timely and efficiently, and we couldn't be happier with the work that was done, including new LED lighting! Our pond not only works, but it looks more beautiful than the day it was put in, and our fish are enjoying it just as much as we are! His work truly gave our backyard new life and we're so excited to share it with friends and family this summer.I would highly recommend Tom at Acorn ponds and Waterfalls!"
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View pictures of Bev's pond HERE & HERE
-Bev C of Buffalo New York
Hamburg, NY
(Customer Review) - Backyard Pond Repair, Lighting & Renovation In Rochester New York (NY)
(Reviews) Backyard Pond Repair, Lighting & Renovation In Rochester New York (NY) June 2017
Gail Cooley
Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2017
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
"I highly recommend using Tom. He recently gave my existing pond a brand new life! He drained the pond, assessed it for leaks, which it had and we were unable to identify the source. The pond was cleaned, lighting added, overgrown plants thinned out and it looks as if it is a brand new pond. I should have done this years ago. Thanks to Tom and his hard working assistant Dan, both extremely courteous and professional and on time!"
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-Gail C.
a"‹Greece New York (NY)
(Customer Review) - Fish Pond Cleaning & Maintenance Check In Rochester New York (NY)
(Reviews) Fish Pond Cleaning & Maintenance In Rochester NY July, 2017
Donna Kaser
Relationship: Client
Project Date: July 2017
Project Price: less than $1,000
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"They were right on time and carefully explained what the job entailed. They cleaned up and did a great job. I even received a follow up call to make sure things were still great."
a"‹-Donna K.
Penfield NY
(Customer Review) - Backyard Pond Renovation In Rochester New York (NY)
(Reviews) Backyard Pond Renovation In Rochester New York (NY) July 2016
"For many years I have done the routine maintenance on my pond/waterfall. This Spring I decided I did not want to do it anymore and randomly picked Acorn Ponds to bring it to life. That was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Tom and his crew completely rebuilt it into a work of art with a waterfall, contours, shelves and caves and an effective filtering system. They worked quickly, were polite, neat and respectful of my property."
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-Mrs.Blackwell
Brighton New York (NY)

(Customer Review) - Fish Pond Installation In Rochester New York (NY)
(Reviews) Fish Pond Installation In Rochester New York (NY) June 2016
"We had a great experience with Acorn, we love Tom as he did a great job here. Everybody showed up on time and they did fantastic work. We are so happy about our new fish pond they installed in our backyard."
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-Luisa & Jonathon
Pittsford, New York (NY)
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(Customer Review) - Pond Cleaning, Renovation & LED Lighting In Rochester New York (NY)
(Reviews) Pond Cleaning, Renovation & LED Lighting In Rochester New York (NY) October 2015
Review For Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls On Angie's List
Client:
Megan G. of Rochester NY

Work Completed Date:
October 11, 2015

Hire Again:
Yes

Approximate Cost:
$6,000.00

Description Of Work:
Complete overhaul of my 11' by 8' pond. Drained and cleaned it, replaced the bio balls, added underwater lights, added a copper ionizer to reduce algae growth (it works!), and fixed two major leaks.

Angie's List Member Comments:
"Acorn is great. They did an excellent job at fixing up the pond and helped me come up with a plan to make it low maintenance. It has been super easy to take care of with their help. I haven't had a pond before so I don't have a good price benchmark, but the prices seemed a little high. That being said, the service was great and I have continued to use them for the last year and trust them 100%. Thomas takes his time with customers - he will spend whatever time you need to understand how to operate your pond and give you free advice on things like how to find the right fish."
Share on Band of Neighbors:
Yes
-Megan G
a"‹Rochester NY
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(Customer Review) - a"‹Fish Pond & Waterfall Renovation In Rochester New York (NY)
(Reviews) Fish Pond & Waterfall Renovation In Rochester New York (NY) May 2015
Review for Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls
http://www.houzz.com/viewReview/390630/Acorn-Ponds---Waterfalls-review

Relationship: Client
Project Date: May 2015
Project Price Range: $1,000-$9,999
"I hired Tom after interviewing a few companies regarding my existing two-tiered fish pond with waterfall that had become overgrown with algae and a maintenance nightmare. Most companies offered a maintenance program to clean periodically as the solution, but Tom offered a solution that required limited maintenance. While the other solutions would have been less costly they didn't get to the root of the problem and were more of a Band-Aid approach. Tom's Aquascape solution made more sense to me in that it included an ionizer, beneficial bacteria dozer, skimmer and BOG filtration system. I did question the cost of his solution during the process, but now feel I received fair value for the solution he brought to the table. It has been 2 months since he completed his work and I'm very pleased with the results. The ionizer after finding the correct setting and beneficial bacteria dozer has kept 95+% of the algae away. I get the occasional string of algae that is easy enough to rake out and allows me to see and enjoy the beautiful Koi that I have. The skimmer has trapped all the debris that falls into the pond after the last few windy months that would have settled on the bottom. While I am grateful for all that and it has truly allowed me to enjoy my pond again, my favorite thing Tom did was install the BOG filtration system, as it has turned the second tier of my pond into a thing of beauty with the incredible plants he put up there. I know that the filtration system is also helping with the algae problems I had, but I really didn't expect to enjoy the beautiful plants up there that give the whole pond a softer look than just looking at a lot of rocks. I also want to communicate that Tom kept his commitments in regards to the timing of the project and has been available if I have any questions. Even when I don't have questions he has followed up multiple times to make sure everything is going well and to see if I needed anything. All in all, Tom and his guys surpassed my expectations and I would highly recommend working with him and his company."
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Click to see the planted bog we installed for Mark: Mark's Bog & Waterfall Renovation
-Mark W.
Fairport, New York (NY)
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(Customer Review) - a"‹Fish Pond & Waterfall Renovation In Rochester New York (NY)
(Reviews) Fish Pond & Waterfall Renovation In Rochester New York (NY) May 2015
a"‹Click here to see the review on Houzz
Project Date: May 2015
Project Price Range: $1,000 - $9,999
"I cannot rave enough about Tom and his talented crew that created a backyard paradise for me (and my goldfish!) on my teeny patio. They were a pleasure to have working at my home and I am totally thrilled with their finished product! I would not hesitate to recommend Acorn Ponds and Waterfalls. Top notch!"
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-Nancy G.
Rochester, New York (NY)

(Customer Review) - a"‹Fish Pond & Waterfall Construction In Rochester New York (NY)
(Reviews) Fish Pond & Waterfall Construction In Rochester New York (NY) June 2006
Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2006
Project Price Range: $10,000-$49,999
April 9, 2014

"I have always dreamed of constructing a pond with colorful fish swimming in the deep end, lily pads on the surface, surrounded with lovely flowers of all kinds, frogs hopping too and fro, butterflies, birds chirping, blossoming bushes, and beautiful rocks, some of which I would be collecting on my journeys to far-away places. Well, my dream came true - I called several pond installers - but once I had Tom of Acorn Ponds come to visit and prepare an outline and price, I had an immediate good feeling that he was the one I would feel comfortable with. And I was so right! While I heard of others complain that the "boss" was hardly ever around, Tom was on the job along with his helpers every time. He was conscientious, thorough, trustworthy, followed through to be sure there were no problems, stopped by often to check on the pond status. He was a professional who treated his helpers with great respect which I admired. My friends who have seen the results are so impressed, not only with the workmanship, but the price! I highly recommend Tom!"
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i»¿-Doloris Y
Webster, Monroe i»¿County, New York (NY)i»¿a"‹
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(Customer Review) - a"‹Landscape Design With Patio & Water Feature In Rochester New York (NY)
(Reviews) Landscape DesignWith Patio & Water Feature In Rochester New York (NY) June 2010
Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2010
Project Price: $10,000-$49,999
"Tom did an excellent job landscaping my backyard a few years ago. He designed a great landscape with patio, water feature and blooming plants. It is now fully mature and looks great. He tends to it annually and keeps it looking fabulous. I appreciate his attention to detail and professionalism. Thank you Tom for creating a peaceful place in my back yard for my nieces and nephews to enjoy. It is truly my Garden of
Eden."
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-Cynthia E
Brighton, Monroe County, New York
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(Customer Review) - a"‹Waterfall Pond Repair In Rochester New York (NY)
(Reviews) Waterfall Pond Repair In Rochester New York (NY) October 2013
Relationship: Client
Project Date: October 2013
Project Price: less than $1,000
"I had a pond with a waterfall installed in July 2012 by another contractor. By April 2013 it was apparent that a leak had developed, as the water level in the pond was dropping several inches in 12 hours. I contacted the installer, who set up, and then missed, three service appointments. After that, he stopped returning my calls. I called Tom at Acorn. He came out and determined that the waterfall was probably the culprit. He then disassembled the waterfall (a very messy project), found the problem and fixed it. No more leaks. I found Tom to be prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable, and would definitely do business with Acorn again."
-Nancy
Irondequoit, Monroe County New York
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(Customer Review) - a"‹Patio Installation In Rochester New York (NY)
(Reviews) Patio Installation In Rochester New York (NY) June 2014
Relationship: Client
Project Date: June 2014
Project Price: $10,000-$49,999
"Tom recently completed a patio for me and it turned out fabulous, expanding the space making it much larger. He has creative ideas but also willing to work with what you want and can afford. I was most impressed by the fact that he and another worked did all of the work. They were there on time everyday except when raining and worked until late afternoon even when it was 90 degrees outside. He took his time and did it right; I'd consider him an "artist" within his profession. 5 Stars for sure!"
-Donna
Rochester, Monroe County, New York

(Customer Review) - a"‹LED Landscape Lighting Installation In Rochester New York (NY)
(Reviews) LED Landscape Lighting Installation In Rochester New York (NY) May 2013
Relationship: Client
Project Date: May 2013
Project Price: $10,000-$49,999
"I had a great experience working with Tom and his team. From design to completion and follow the experience was exceptional. I highly recommend them."
-Anne F
Victor, Monroe County New York (NY)
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(Customer Review) - a"‹Landscape Design With Patio & Koi Pond In Rochester New York (NY)
(Reviews) Landscape DesignWith Patio & Water Feature In Rochester New York (NY) July 2013
Relationship: Client
Project Date: July 2013
Project Price: $50,000-$100,000
"After researching several companies, Tom was one out of three professionals that we received a design and quote from. Because of his past experience, we chose him, also, because of his professionalism but primarily because he seemed to be quite the specialist where other quotes in which we got, certainly did installations but we did not feel they got qualified training. By further investigation we found that Tom actually had proper certification and the previous jobs in which he did, we were very pleased with the referrals in which he received. Tom is very conscientious about his work, was on time, he was a great guy, he stuck to the execution of the project, he was within budget, we extended the project and added on which never caused any confusion or disrupted the timeline, he re-sodded where some damage occurred within the grass which is natural because this was a very large project but we never thought he would go through such a meticulous detail to make sure that there was not a sign that he had even been there. I would highly recommend Tom on any job because not only did he create an extraordinary wonderful waterfall pond and stone patio but the landscaping and the lighting in which we added on we were delighted with and we ended up with our own paradise and we are indeed very grateful. We made a very wise choice with Acorn Landscaping."
-Patricia A.
Rochester, Moi»¿nroe County, New York (NY)
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