Desilting & refurbishment

We can restore the condition of older ponds and lakes in Somerset and Devon that have been neglected over the years and suffer from nutrient problems. Specialising in de-silting anything from large garden ponds up to lakes, we avoid environmental disruption where ever possible. De silting rejuvenates the ecological state and provides a welcoming return for wildlife and endangered species of pond life.

The photographs show how a lake in Somerset was completely choked up with silt and reeds with no room for wildlife. Now since its restoration it is brimming with new life and enhancing the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Ducks and swans have returned to nest and swallows and bats gracefully skimming the waters surface once again.

The reeds, organic silt and other unwanted vegetation are carefully excavated out and great care is take not to damage any of the clay that may be lining the bottom and surrounds of the pond.

Once the silt is removed, it is transported and spread onto a near by field or paddock where it can be recycled back into the ground.

The bank and margins are carefully trimmed and where any planting is to be saved we work carefully around to preserve anything that will help the pond recover as quickly as possible.

All work is carried out with minimal fuss and disruption and everything is reinstated when work has been completed.

Jetty constructed on a lake after restoration project in Somerset

Desilting and restoration of a lake project in Devon

Desilting a large pond near Honiton Devon

Restoration of Moat project in Wiltshire

Moat restoration and silt removed in Wiltshire

Excavator in large lake removing silt at Sand hill park Bishops Lydeard

Large pond restored at Bittiscombe Manor Somerset

Earthmoving and Ground Works

Perry James over the years has been involved with some interesting and challenging projects and is happy to look at your project and come up with some solutions whatever the problem your site may pose.

Perry James offers a complete service through out Somerset and Devon and can under take a variety of extra works including; Earthmoving, Dam construction and refurbishment, Car parks, Driveways, Gabion walling, Concrete Stable Bases, Stable yards and timber built stables, electrical and water pipe supplies, additional post and rail fencing, roads and tracks, land drainage and storm drain installations, Septic tanks and pumping systems, walling, Manage lighting, Landscaping and waterscapes construction.

No job is too big or too small.